Happy birthday! Matt Lauer turns 68 today

The iconic and legendary television host turns 68 on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.

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Matt Lauer is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host-journalist Matt Lauer (The Today Show, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lauer, a cultural icon

Born Matthew Todd Lauer in New York on December 30, 1957, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Lauer's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Matt hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Matt Lauer as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Matt, you're the best!

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