Savannah Guthrie

Broadcast Journalist, Attorney

American Melbourne, Australia

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Quick Info

ProfessionBroadcast Journalist, Attorney
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth27/12/1971
Age54 years
BirthplaceMelbourne, Australia

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SummarySavannah Guthrie is the main co-anchor of NBC News' Today show. She is an Emmy-winning journalist and attorney who has covered major news events including the 2008 presidential election, the death of Osama bin Laden, and high-profile legal proceedings. She joined Today in 2011 and became co-anchor in 2012.
Current RoleCo-anchor of NBC's Today show and NBC News' chief legal correspondent

Educational Qualification(s)

UndergraduateBachelor of Arts in Journalism from University of Arizona (1993, cum laude)
GraduateJuris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center (2002, magna cum laude)
HonorsHonorary Doctorate of Law from Georgetown University Law Center (2023)
ExamTop score on Arizona Bar Exam (2002)

Personal Life

ChildhoodBorn in Melbourne, Australia to an American family; relocated to Tucson, Arizona by age two
Notable EventMother Nancy disappeared in 2026, leading Guthrie to suspend broadcasting duties for two months; announced return to Today on 06/04/2026

Family

MotherNancy Guthrie
HusbandMichael Feldman (married 2014)
ChildrenVale Guthrie Feldman (daughter, born 2014), Charley Feldman (son, born 2016)
FatherCharles Guthrie (died 1988)

Career

Early Career
  • Reporter and anchor at various NBC affiliate stations in early 2000s
  • Covered September 11, 2001 attacks and anthrax mailings at WRC-TV, Washington D.C.
  • Practiced law specializing in white-collar criminal defense at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld (2002-2003)
Court TVLegal affairs correspondent (2004); covered high-profile cases including Samuel Alito confirmation hearings, Carlie Brucia trial, Martha Stewart case, and Michael Jackson trial
NBC News
  • National correspondent (2007)
  • White House correspondent (2008-2011); covered 2008 presidential election and Sarah Palin campaign
  • Co-anchor of The Daily Rundown on MSNBC (2010-2011)
  • Co-host of Today third hour (2011)
  • Co-anchor of Today (2012-present)
Awards
  • Emmy Award for election night coverage (2008)
  • Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications (2017)
  • Gracie Award for On-Air News Talent (2022)
  • Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame inductee (2022)
  • Ambassador for Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes campaign (2018)
  • Edward R. Murrow Award

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/savannahguthrie/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/SavannahGuthrie

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Graduated from University of Arizona in 1993 and was inducted into the university's Hall of Fame in 2018
2. Received highest score on Arizona Bar Exam in 2002
3. Part of Emmy-winning team for 2008 election night coverage
4. Worked as freelance reporter while earning law degree
5. Started journalism career in Columbia, Missouri before moving to Tucson
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