Former NBC News Anchor, CEO of Perspectivity, Award-Winning Journalist

New York, NY, USA
Live Event: Please Contact Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info

Brian Williams Biography

Brian Williams is a prominent figure in broadcast journalism, known for his extensive career in television news. Williams joined NBC in 1993 after more than a decade in local news and was named Chief White House Correspondent within two years. In this role, he traveled with President Bill Clinton aboard Air Force One and was the only television news correspondent to accompany three U.S. presidents—Clinton, Bush, and Carter—to Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's funeral in Israel.

Williams became anchor of "NBC Nightly News," succeeding Tom Brokaw. During his tenure as anchor and managing editor, "NBC Nightly News" was the most-watched news broadcast in the United States, with Williams reaching a broad national audience. One of the defining moments of his career occurred during Hurricane Katrina, when he was the only major news anchor to report from New Orleans before and after the storm, including from the Superdome. His coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath earned him the George Foster Peabody Award.

Throughout his career, Williams covered major stories including political conventions, presidential elections, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflict in the Middle East, natural disasters, and mass-casualty events in the United States and abroad. He traveled to more than two dozen countries, many times aboard Air Force One, and interviewed six American presidents. Williams has received multiple honors, including a dozen Emmy Awards, 11 Edward R. Murrow Awards, the duPont-Columbia Award, and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Time magazine recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Williams later became host of MSNBC's political news show, "The 11th Hour." At the time of his retirement from NBC, he anchored "The 11th Hour with Brian Williams," which covered the 2016 election and its aftermath, including the January 6 insurrection and efforts to overturn a presidential election. In 2026, he launched a new podcast on Netflix titled "We're Back! With Brian Williams."

In addition to his news credentials, Williams made appearances on programs such as "Saturday Night Live," "Sesame Street," and "30 Rock," and was a guest on late-night shows hosted by Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman, and Conan O'Brien. He was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Williams was also announced as host for Election Night coverage for Amazon, marking a return to the anchor desk and highlighting his continued presence in American media.

BOOK Brian Williams

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/20/2026.

Brian Williams Videos

Brian Williams Addresses the Insulting Errors of the Biden Administration

Brian Williams Addresses the Insulting Errors of the Biden Administration

Brian Williams talks about not being surprised by Trump's cabinet picks, the need for the Democratic Party to be stripped down and rebuilt and seeing...

GW Commencement 2012: Brian Willams - YouTube

GW Commencement 2012: Brian Willams - YouTube

Brian Williams delivers an address at the George Washington University commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2012. #georgewashingtonuniversity...

  • How do I book Brian Williams to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian Williams for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian Williams, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian Williams or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Brian Williams

    Speaking fees for Brian Williams, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brian Williams are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian Williams, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Brian Williams speak about?

    Brian Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Broadcasting, College, Commencement, Journalist, News & Media, Podcast Host
  • Where does Brian Williams travel from?

    Brian Williams generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Brian Williams’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Brian Williams for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Williams for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian Williams or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Brian Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian Williams for your event is available upon request. Brian Williams generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bill Rancic, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Ben Stein, Jon Meacham and Dr. Michio Kaku. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian Williams for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP