Peter Alexander is 49 years old as of March 2026. He was born on July 29, 1976 , in Oakland, California.

Quick Scoop: Key Facts About Peter Alexander

Attribute| Detail
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Current Age| 49 years old 1
Birthday| July 29, 1976 69
Birthplace| Oakland, California, U.S. 6
Occupation| NBC News journalist, White House correspondent 16
Years at NBC| 22 years (joined in 2004) 13
Latest News| Leaving Saturday Today in March 2026 to spend more time with family 13

Recent Trending Context

This is a trending topic right now! On March 28, 2026, Peter Alexander announced live on Saturday Today that he's exiting NBC after 22 years to seek better work-life balance and spend more time with his wife Alison Starling and their two daughters (Ava, 12, and Emma, 10).

"I'm eager to carve out a better balance between my personal and professional lives and to challenge myself with something new," Alexander said on air.

Notable Career Highlights

  • White House correspondent since 2012
  • Covered major events including the death of Osama bin Laden (2011), Virginia Tech shooting , and "Miracle on the Hudson"
  • Co-anchor of Saturday Today since 2018
  • Covered both 2008 Beijing and 2010 Winter Olympics
  • Moving to MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) according to sources familiar with the matter

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