Tom Llamas NBC, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, ABC News, Salary, and Net Worth

Tom Llamas Bio | Wiki

Tom Llamas (Full name: Thomas Edward Llamas) is an American journalist currently working for NBC News as a Senior National Correspondent and Anchor for NBC News Now. In addition, he hosts Top Story, a self-titled show on NBC, and is also a fill-in and substitutes anchor for NBC Nightly News and Today. Tom joined NBC News on May 3, 2021.

Previously, he worked at ABC News as a weekend anchor for World News Tonight on the American Broadcasting Company. Tom left ABC on Jan 31, 2021. He joined ABC News in September 2014 working as an anchor and correspondent while reporting for all ABC News programs and platforms. Before that, Tom worked at WNBC-NBC4 in New York as an investigative reporter and anchor of the 5 p.m. newscast.

Tom Llamas Age

He was born on July 2, 1979, in Miami, Florida, United States. Tom is 43 years old. He celebrates his birthday on July 2 every year.

Tom Llamas Height

He is quite tall in stature. Tom’s height is 6 ft 2 in (Approx. 1.88 m).

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Tom Llamas Family | Parents

He was born in Miami Florida, to Cuban immigrants parents who fled the island in the 1960s as political refugees. However, Tom has not disclosed any information concerning his parents or siblings.

Tom Llamas Wife

He is married to his beloved wife Jennifer Llamas who is also a journalist currently working at MSNBC as the Senior Producer of MSNBC’s News Nation. The couple tied the knot in June 2006 and has been happily married since then. Tom and Jennifer are proud parents to three children, two daughters named Malena and Juliette, and one son named Tomas.

The couple welcomed their first child, Malena on March 14, 2013, followed by the second child Juliette on December 17, 2015. On October 13, 2017, Tom and Jennifer welcomed their third and youngest child named Tomas.

Tom Llamas High School | Education

He attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami where he attained his high school diploma. Tom attended Loyola University in New Orleans where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in both Broadcast Journalism and Drama and Speech. He then enrolled in the University of Miami’s Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies to complete a program that focused on Raul Castro and Cuban-American Voters.

Tom Llamas ABC

Tom worked for ABC News as a weekend anchor for World News Tonight on the American Broadcasting Company. He joined the TV network in 2014 and later left on Jan 31, 2021. His career journey began in 2000 when he worked with the NBC Special Unit and later moved to work for MSNBC as a political campaign reporter from 2000 to 2005 covering mostly politics. During his first two years at MSNBC, Tom covered the war with Afghanistan and the September 11 attacks.

He then moved to WTVJ/NBC6 in Miami where he worked as a reporter. During his stay at the station, Tom covered eight Hurricanes. He then moved to New York and joined NBC4 News in 2009 serving as a general-assignment reporter. Tom then joined ABC News in September 2014 working as an anchor and correspondent while reporting for all ABC News programs and platforms. He became the Sunday anchor of “ABC World News Tonight” in 2015 and in January 2017, he became the sole weekend anchor. Throughout the 2016 U.S Presidential Campaign, Tom spent the whole year reporting on the Republican candidate.

Some Journalists working for ABC News include:

Bill Ritter – Anchor

Sam Ryan – Anchor

Lee Goldberg – Chief Meteorology

Maggie Rulli – Foreign Correspondent

Amy Freeze– Meteorology

Darla Miles – General Assignment reporter

Jory Rand – General Assignment Reporter

Alex Mcadams – General Assignment Reporter

Tom Llamas Leaving ABC

On Sunday, January 31, 2021, after serving as the weekend anchor of World News Tonight since 2014, Tom signed off from ABC News. Tom had a few words for his viewers before leaving the network:

“This will be my last broadcast at ABC News,” he said. “So first, thank you. Over the years it has been a pleasure spending the weekends together. It has been an honor to work here. I am the son of immigrants, and because of that, I have never taken for granted the opportunity or the responsibility to sit at this desk and bring you the truth.”

Tom has been a part of ABC News for several years, and his departure came as a shock to many. One viewer wrote:

“Have become so accustomed to seeing Tom Llamas on ABC news that at times you forget that change is inevitable. Change is something we all have a hard time dealing with. For Tom, I’m sure change is a good thing. Tom, Best wishes and Thank you!” 

Tom Llamas NBC | NBC News | Today Show

He currently serves as a senior National Correspondent for NBC News and Anchor for NBC News Now. Tom joined the Tv network on May 3, 2021. Additionally, he hosts Top Story, a self-titled show on NBC, and is also a fill-in and substitute anchor for NBC Nightly News and Today. Previously, Tom served as a weekend anchor of World News Tonight for ABC News.

Some of Tom’s colleagues at NBC News include:

Kari Hall – Meteorologist

Allison Rosati  – Anchor

Miguel Almaguer – Co-Host

Kelly Odonnell – Reporter

Peter Alexander –  Anchor

Farah Jadran – Anchor

Pete Williams – Correspondent

Tom Llamas Nationality | Ethnicity

Tom is of American nationality. He was born to Cuban immigrant parents in Miami, Florida, and belongs to the Cuban-American ethnicity.

Tom Llamas Speaking Spanish

On September 15, 2021, Tom revealed that he speaks Spanish almost every day. He also added that normally when he meets some new, within the first few minutes, he usually introduces himself as Cuban American. In addition, Tom listens to Cuban music each day.

Tom Llamas Salary

He earns from working at NBC News as a Senior National Correspondent and anchor. Tom’s average salary is $110,978 per year.

Tom Llamas Net Worth

He has been working in the media industry since 2000. Tom’s estimated net worth is around $1.4 million.

Is Tom Llamas Married

Tom is a married man and a father of three. He has been married to his wife Jennifer since June 2006.

How Tall Is Tom Llamas

He is a man of tall stature who stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in.

How Old Is Tom Llamas

Tom is 43 years old. He was born on July 2, 1979, in Miami, Florida, USA.

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