Bryant Charles Gumbel is an American television journalist and sportscaster. He is best known for his 15 years as co-host of NBC's The Today Show. He is the younger brother of sportscaster Greg Gumbel. Gumbel was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the son of Rhea Alice , a city clerk, and Richard Dunbar Gumbel, a judge. He graduated from Bates College in 1970. Gumbel began his television career in October 1972, when he was made a sportscaster for KNBC-TV out of Los Angeles. Gumbel was hired by NBC Sports in the fall of 1975 as co-host of its National Football League pre-game show... GrandStand with Jack Buck. From 1975 until January 1982 Gumbel hosted numerous sporting events for NBC including Major League Baseball, college basketball and the National Football League. Gumbel returned to sportscasting for NBC when he hosted the prime time coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics from Seoul and the PGA Tour in 1990. One of Gumbel's more memorable moments during his time at NBC Sports occurred in 1982, when he was on-site for the "Epic in Miami" NFL playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.
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| Birthdate: | September 29, 1948 |
| Birthplace: | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Age: | 63 |
| Height: | 5' 9" |
| Also known as: | Bryant Charles Gumbel |