Happy 70th Birthday, Al Roker! See theToday ShowWeatherman's Silliest and Sweetest Photos Through the Years

Mar. 15, 2025

Al Roker dresses up for Halloween during the ‘Today’ show on Oct. 31, 2018, in N.Y.C.Photo:Roy Rochlin/Getty

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Al Rokerhas been a beloved staple of daytime television for nearly three decades.TheTodayweatherman, who turns 70 on Aug. 20, 2024, has appeared on screens since 1996, when he took over fromWillard Scottas the show’s forecaster. He also co-hosts the third hour ofToday. Over his 28 years on the news program, Roker has produced hilarious moments, iconic quotes and some ofToday’s silliest photos.Roker is also a proud father tothree kids: Courtney, with ex-wife Alice Bell, and Leila and Nick, whom he shares with hiswife of 29 years, NBC news correspondentDeborah Roberts. He has shared his happy marriage andkids' milestones(andnow grandkids' milestones) with America through his long tenure onToday.See the cutest photos of theTodayshow icon over the years as he celebrates his 70th birthday.

Al Rokerhas been a beloved staple of daytime television for nearly three decades.

TheTodayweatherman, who turns 70 on Aug. 20, 2024, has appeared on screens since 1996, when he took over fromWillard Scottas the show’s forecaster. He also co-hosts the third hour ofToday. Over his 28 years on the news program, Roker has produced hilarious moments, iconic quotes and some ofToday’s silliest photos.

Roker is also a proud father tothree kids: Courtney, with ex-wife Alice Bell, and Leila and Nick, whom he shares with hiswife of 29 years, NBC news correspondentDeborah Roberts. He has shared his happy marriage andkids' milestones(andnow grandkids' milestones) with America through his long tenure onToday.

See the cutest photos of theTodayshow icon over the years as he celebrates his 70th birthday.

01of 20Extra, Extra! Read All About It!Barbara Alper/Getty ImagesAl Roker looked ready to take on the day in June 1988.

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Extra, Extra! Read All About It!

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Al Roker looked ready to take on the day in June 1988.

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The Room Where It Happens

03of 20A Couple of Love BirdsRon Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesRoker and Deborah Roberts have been married for nearly 30 years. Here they are in 1998, looking dapper at the 3rd Great Party to Save the Nature Conservancy Benefit at Central Park in N.Y.C.

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A Couple of Love Birds

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Roker and Deborah Roberts have been married for nearly 30 years. Here they are in 1998, looking dapper at the 3rd Great Party to Save the Nature Conservancy Benefit at Central Park in N.Y.C.

04of 20Wedded BlissIn an Instagram post on their 24th wedding anniversary, Roker wrote of his wife, “24 years ago today,@debrobertsabcchanged my life forever and I am forever grateful. #happyanniversary to the most wonderful #mom #friend #wife #partner.”

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Wedded Bliss

In an Instagram post on their 24th wedding anniversary, Roker wrote of his wife, “24 years ago today,@debrobertsabcchanged my life forever and I am forever grateful. #happyanniversary to the most wonderful #mom #friend #wife #partner.”

05of 20Movie NightAl Roker and Deborah Roberts with their daughter Courtney in 1996.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/GettyRoker took his wife Deborah and daughter Courtney to a private screening of the comedyDunston Checks Inin January 1996.

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Movie Night

Al Roker and Deborah Roberts with their daughter Courtney in 1996.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty

Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty

Roker took his wife Deborah and daughter Courtney to a private screening of the comedyDunston Checks Inin January 1996.

06of 20It’s Always SunnyKatie Couric, Bryant Gumbel and Roker hostTodayin Phoenix in May 1996.

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It’s Always Sunny

Katie Couric, Bryant Gumbel and Roker hostTodayin Phoenix in May 1996.

07of 20That’s Not Dad!Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts with their then-2-year-old daughter Leila in 2000.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/GettyRoker and Roberts' daughter Leila gave her father’s Madame Tussaud’s wax figure a double take in 2000.

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That’s Not Dad!

Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts with their then-2-year-old daughter Leila in 2000.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty

Roker and Roberts' daughter Leila gave her father’s Madame Tussaud’s wax figure a double take in 2000.

08of 20Expecting ParentsAl Roker and Deborah Roberts in 2002.Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagicRoker and Roberts, who was pregnant with their second child Nick, celebratedRosiemagazine’s first anniversary in 2002.

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Expecting Parents

Al Roker and Deborah Roberts in 2002.Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagic

Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagic

Roker and Roberts, who was pregnant with their second child Nick, celebratedRosiemagazine’s first anniversary in 2002.

09of 20Family FunRoker posted a sweet throwback of his family enjoying the 2003 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Family Fun

Roker posted a sweet throwback of his family enjoying the 2003 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Golden Birthday

Al Roker celebrates his 50th birthday with family in 2004.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty

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You Get a Car?

Al Roker on Halloween in 2004.James Devaney/WireImage

James Devaney/WireImage

12of 20Sing OutScott Gries/Getty ImagesThis photo of Roker withNeil Diamondin 2005 is “So good! So good! So good!”

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Sing Out

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This photo of Roker withNeil Diamondin 2005 is “So good! So good! So good!”

13of 20Legends OnlyJames Devaney/WireImageAnn Curry, Roker and Couric dressed up asAudrey Hepburn, Batman andMarilyn Monroe, respectively duringToday’s Halloween Episode in 2005.

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Legends Only

Ann Curry, Roker and Couric dressed up asAudrey Hepburn, Batman andMarilyn Monroe, respectively duringToday’s Halloween Episode in 2005.

14of 20Happiest of HolidaysVirginia Sherwood/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesCurry and Roker are all smiles celebrating Christmas at Rockefeller Center in 2006.

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Happiest of Holidays

Virginia Sherwood/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Curry and Roker are all smiles celebrating Christmas at Rockefeller Center in 2006.

15of 20Going for GoldCarlo Allegri/Getty ImagesRoker and Couric posed with the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team during the 2005 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.

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Going for Gold

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Roker and Couric posed with the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team during the 2005 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.

16of 20The Kids Are AlrightAl Roker with his son Nick and daughter Leila in June 2007.Evan Agostini/GettyRoker took Nick and Leila to a special screening ofSurf’s Upin 2007.

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The Kids Are Alright

Al Roker with his son Nick and daughter Leila in June 2007.Evan Agostini/Getty

Evan Agostini/Getty

Roker took Nick and Leila to a special screening ofSurf’s Upin 2007.

17of 20Birthday BoyJanette Pellegrini/FilmMagicRoker celebrated his 56th birthday onTodayin 2010.

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Birthday Boy

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Roker celebrated his 56th birthday onTodayin 2010.

18of 20It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…Brian Killian/WireImage… it’s Al Roker dressed as Superman alongsideNatalie Morales(asJustin Bieber) in 2010.

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…

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… it’s Al Roker dressed as Superman alongsideNatalie Morales(asJustin Bieber) in 2010.

19of 20Like Father, Like SonAl Roker with his son Nick in October 2018.Bruce Glikas/FilmMagicRoker and his son Nick, who’s all grown-up, had a sweet moment backstage in October 2018 after theTodaystar made hisBroadway debutinWaitress.

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Like Father, Like Son

Al Roker with his son Nick in October 2018.Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic

Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic

Roker and his son Nick, who’s all grown-up, had a sweet moment backstage in October 2018 after theTodaystar made hisBroadway debutinWaitress.

20of 20Ain’t Life Grand?Al Roker/instagramOn his first Easter as a grandpa to Courtney’s daughter Sky (with husband Wesley Laga, far right),Roker posted a happy family photo that also included Nick and Deborah.

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Ain’t Life Grand?

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On his first Easter as a grandpa to Courtney’s daughter Sky (with husband Wesley Laga, far right),Roker posted a happy family photo that also included Nick and Deborah.

source: people.com