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Also Known As Matthew Todd Lauer
Born December 30, 1957 (age 68) • New York City • New York

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Matt Lauer stands on a red carpet in a black tuxedo with a bow tie, smiling, at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner.
Katie Couric and Matt Lauer talk with Jimmy Buffett, who wears a light blue shirt and colorful suspenders, during a segment on NBC's Today Show.
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Ann Curry
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Maria Shriver smiling at the camera, wearing a light blue top and a beaded necklace at the Fulfillment Fund Awards in Los Angeles.
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Professional wit Fran Lebowitz, 2016
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