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Tom Brokaw

Bio: Tom Brokaw is an American television journalist and author. He was the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News for 22 years (1982–2004)
Born: Tue, Feb 06 1940
Birthplace: Webster, South Dakota, USA
Tom Brokaw is 84 years old
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Poster of The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address
Tom Brokaw will be
85 in The Gettysburg Address
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 19 2025
Poster of Trump's Big FUSS: Fight for US Sovereignty
Trump's Big FUSS: Fight for US Sovereignty
Tom Brokaw was
84 in Trump's Big FUSS: Fight for US Sovereignty
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 01 2024
Poster of Frontline: Biden's Decision
Frontline: Biden's Decision
Tom Brokaw was
84 in Frontline: Biden's Decision
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 06 2024
Poster of And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine
And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine
Tom Brokaw was
83 in And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jun 01 2023
Poster of Endangered
Endangered
Tom Brokaw was
82 in Endangered
Sun, Jun 12 2022
Poster of They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders
They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders
Tom Brokaw was
82 in They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Apr 18 2022
Poster of Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
Tom Brokaw was
81 in Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
as 'Self - NBC News Anchor (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 24 2021
Poster of Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Tom Brokaw was
81 in Black Art: In the Absence of Light
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 09 2021
Poster of Katarina Witt - Weltstar aus der DDR
Katarina Witt - Weltstar aus der DDR
Tom Brokaw was
80 in Katarina Witt - Weltstar aus der DDR
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 23 2020
Poster of Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Tom Brokaw was
79 in Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of Mike Wallace Is Here
Mike Wallace Is Here
Tom Brokaw was
79 in Mike Wallace Is Here
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of Cola Wars
Cola Wars
Tom Brokaw was
79 in Cola Wars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 01 2019
Poster of We Are Columbine
We Are Columbine
Tom Brokaw was
79 in We Are Columbine
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Apr 15 2019
Poster of America's Library
America's Library
Tom Brokaw was
78 in America's Library
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 31 2018
Poster of Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists
Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists
Tom Brokaw was
78 in Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 15 2018
Poster of The Front Runner
The Front Runner
Tom Brokaw was
78 in The Front Runner
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 06 2018
Poster of RBG
RBG
Tom Brokaw was
78 in RBG
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 04 2018
Poster of Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media
Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media
Tom Brokaw was
78 in Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 24 2018
Poster of 1968
1968
Tom Brokaw was
78 in 1968
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 25 2018
Poster of The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
Tom Brokaw was
77 in The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 04 2017
Poster of Reflections on the Vietnam War
Reflections on the Vietnam War
Tom Brokaw was
77 in Reflections on the Vietnam War
as 'Host'.
Tue, Nov 28 2017
Poster of Hamilton: Building America
Hamilton: Building America
Tom Brokaw was
77 in Hamilton: Building America
Tue, Nov 14 2017
Poster of Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Tom Brokaw was
77 in Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 11 2017
Poster of Oscar Arias: Without a Shot Fired
Oscar Arias: Without a Shot Fired
Tom Brokaw was
77 in Oscar Arias: Without a Shot Fired
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 18 2017
Poster of LA 92
LA 92
Tom Brokaw was
77 in LA 92
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of Crashing the Party
Crashing the Party
Tom Brokaw was
76 in Crashing the Party
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 21 2016
Poster of Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Tom Brokaw was
76 in Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 03 2016
Poster of The Making of Trump
The Making of Trump
Tom Brokaw was
75 in The Making of Trump
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 30 2015
Poster of 41 on 41
41 on 41
Tom Brokaw was
75 in 41 on 41
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 09 2015
Poster of All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Tom Brokaw was
74 in All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 28 2014
Poster of Iverson
Iverson
Tom Brokaw was
74 in Iverson
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of D-Day: Normandy 1944
D-Day: Normandy 1944
Tom Brokaw was
74 in D-Day: Normandy 1944
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 21 2014
Poster of Home for the Holidays: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square
Home for the Holidays: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square
Tom Brokaw was
73 in Home for the Holidays: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 01 2013
Poster of All the President's Men Revisited
All the President's Men Revisited
Tom Brokaw was
73 in All the President's Men Revisited
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 21 2013
Poster of iGenius: How Steve Jobs Changed the World
iGenius: How Steve Jobs Changed the World
Tom Brokaw was
71 in iGenius: How Steve Jobs Changed the World
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 16 2011
Poster of Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird
Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird
Tom Brokaw was
71 in Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 13 2011
Poster of America: The Story of Us
America: The Story of Us
Tom Brokaw was
70 in America: The Story of Us
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 14 2010
Poster of Schabowskis Zettel - Die Nacht, als die Mauer fiel
Schabowskis Zettel - Die Nacht, als die Mauer fiel
Tom Brokaw was
69 in Schabowskis Zettel - Die Nacht, als die Mauer fiel
as 'Tom Brokaw'.
Mon, Nov 02 2009
Poster of Our Time
Our Time
Tom Brokaw was
69 in Our Time
Thu, Apr 02 2009
Poster of Run for Your Life: The Fred Lebow Story
Run for Your Life: The Fred Lebow Story
Tom Brokaw was
68 in Run for Your Life: The Fred Lebow Story
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 29 2008
Poster of King
King
Tom Brokaw was
68 in King
as 'Host'.
Tue, Apr 08 2008
Poster of 1968 with Tom Brokaw
1968 with Tom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw was
67 in 1968 with Tom Brokaw
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Dec 09 2007
Poster of Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Tom Brokaw was
67 in Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 28 2007
Poster of Everything's Cool
Everything's Cool
Tom Brokaw was
66 in Everything's Cool
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Paul Conrad: Drawing Fire
Paul Conrad: Drawing Fire
Tom Brokaw was
66 in Paul Conrad: Drawing Fire
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Nov 07 2006
Poster of This Film Is Not Yet Rated
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
Tom Brokaw was
65 in This Film Is Not Yet Rated
as 'Self - 1978 TV Newscaster (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 26 2006
Poster of Last Best Chance
Last Best Chance
Tom Brokaw was
64 in Last Best Chance
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Celsius 41.11
Celsius 41.11
Tom Brokaw was
64 in Celsius 41.11
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Tom Brokaw was
64 in Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 14 2004
Poster of Journalists: Killed in the Line of Duty
Journalists: Killed in the Line of Duty
Tom Brokaw was
63 in Journalists: Killed in the Line of Duty
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 25 2003
Poster of Vertical Frontier
Vertical Frontier
Tom Brokaw was
62 in Vertical Frontier
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Tom Brokaw was
62 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Journeys with George
Journeys with George
Tom Brokaw was
62 in Journeys with George
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 08 2002
Poster of The Bush White House: Inside the Real West Wing
The Bush White House: Inside the Real West Wing
Tom Brokaw was
61 in The Bush White House: Inside the Real West Wing
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 27 2002
Poster of Pearl Harbor: Legacy of Attack
Pearl Harbor: Legacy of Attack
Tom Brokaw was
61 in Pearl Harbor: Legacy of Attack
as 'himself'.
Sun, May 27 2001
Poster of When the Wall Came Tumbling Down: 50 Hours That Changed the World
When the Wall Came Tumbling Down: 50 Hours That Changed the World
Tom Brokaw was
58 in When the Wall Came Tumbling Down: 50 Hours That Changed the World
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra's American Dream
Tom Brokaw was
56 in Frank Capra's American Dream
as 'Self (voice)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Nichols and May: Take Two
Nichols and May: Take Two
Tom Brokaw was
56 in Nichols and May: Take Two
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 22 1996
Poster of Spin
Spin
Tom Brokaw was
55 in Spin
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 05 1995
Poster of Barbarians at the Gate
Barbarians at the Gate
Tom Brokaw was
53 in Barbarians at the Gate
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 20 1993
Poster of Commercial Entertainment Product
Commercial Entertainment Product
Tom Brokaw was
52 in Commercial Entertainment Product
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 24 1992
Poster of Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Tom Brokaw was
49 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
as 'Self - News Reporter (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 01 1989
Poster of Mount Rushmore: The Shrine
Mount Rushmore: The Shrine
Tom Brokaw was
46 in Mount Rushmore: The Shrine
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 04 1986
Poster of Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Tom Brokaw was
45 in Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Jan 12 1986
Poster of Deep Throat: The Full Story of Watergate
Deep Throat: The Full Story of Watergate
Tom Brokaw will be
84+ in Deep Throat: The Full Story of Watergate
as 'Self'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Tom Brokaw was
83+ in Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 03 2023
Poster of Bill Russell: Legend
Bill Russell: Legend
Tom Brokaw was
83+ in Bill Russell: Legend
as 'Self - Author, Journalist & Longtime Admirer of Bill'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 2023
Poster of Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
Tom Brokaw was
81+ in Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 2022
Poster of Fiasco
Fiasco
Tom Brokaw was
81+ in Fiasco
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 2021
Poster of Challenger: The Final Flight
Challenger: The Final Flight
Tom Brokaw was
80+ in Challenger: The Final Flight
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 2020
Poster of Explained
Explained
Tom Brokaw was
78+ in Explained
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 23 2018
Poster of The Nineties
The Nineties
Tom Brokaw was
77+ in The Nineties
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 09 2017
Poster of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson
Tom Brokaw was
76+ in Jackie Robinson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 11 2016
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Tom Brokaw was
74+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Buccaneers & Bones
Buccaneers & Bones
Tom Brokaw was
70+ in Buccaneers & Bones
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 31 2010
Poster of America: The Story of Us
America: The Story of Us
Tom Brokaw was
70+ in America: The Story of Us
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 25 2010
Poster of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Tom Brokaw was
69+ in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2009
Poster of The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Tom Brokaw was
65+ in The Colbert Report
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Tom Brokaw was
63+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of The View
The View
Tom Brokaw was
57+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Tom Brokaw was
56+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Tom Brokaw was
56+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Tom Brokaw was
53+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Tom Brokaw was
52+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Tom Brokaw was
48+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of American Masters
American Masters
Tom Brokaw was
46+ in American Masters
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1986
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Tom Brokaw was
41+ in Entertainment Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Tom Brokaw was
35+ in Saturday Night Live
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of 60 Minutes
60 Minutes
Tom Brokaw was
28+ in 60 Minutes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Today
Today
Tom Brokaw was
11+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952