Bill Geist Bio, Age, Net Worth, Books, Son, Education, and Family

Bill Geist Biography

Bill Geist is an American retired author, columnist, and television journalist popular for his work in CBS News Sunday Morning, Small Ball, and CBS This Mornin. He is also popular for his new book Lake of the Ozarks: My Surreal Summers in a Vanishing America (2019).

Bill Geist Age

Bill was born on May 10, 1945, in Champaign, Illinois, United States. He is 75 years old as of 2020. He celebrates his birthday on May 10 every year. ALSO READ; Dan Krauth

Bill Geist Height

Bill’s information about the exact height he stands at is not publicly available. However, his height is estimated to be 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m). He has not revealed his weight or body measurements but we shall update soon.

Bill Geist Education

Bill is an alumna of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and a master’s degree in Communications from the University of Missouri.

Bill Geist Family

However, there is no much information about his family members including his parents, aunts, uncles, and siblings. His details will be updated once confirmed in the public eye.

Bill Geist Son | Wife

Bill is currently married to his wife Jody Geist. The couples got married in June 1970 and are parents to two full-grown children. The family currently lives in Westchester. Geist’s son Willie Geist (born May 3, 1975) is a television personality and journalist who co-anchors Morning Joe on MSNBC. Bill’s daughter Libby Geist Wildes is a documentary film producer at ESPN famous for her work on 30 for 30, O.J.: Made in America, and Crossroads.

His wife Jody Geist is a social worker.

Bill Geist Health Problems | Parkinson’s Disease

Doctors diagnosed Bill with Parkinson’s disease in 1992. Parkinson’s is a form of nervous system disorder that affects movement. However, when he got the news, Geist and his wife decided to keep the health issue private for ten years in order to prevent their children from worrying.

Nevertheless, his children are currently aware and his son Willie Geist has been vital in ensuring he is constantly engaged. Additionally, Willie has been widely involved in creating awareness about progressive movement disorder. He is currently spending quality time with his wife in their New York house while recuperating.

Bill Geist Books

• Good Talk, Dad: The Birds and the Bees…and Other Conversations We Forgot to Have (2014)
• Lake of the Ozarks: My Surreal Summers in a Vanishing America (2019)
• Little League Confidential (1992)
• Way Off the Road (2007)
• Fore! Play: The Last American Male Takes Up Golf (2001)
• City slickers (1987)
• American Freak Show: The Completely Fabricated Stories of Our New National Treasures (2010)
• Monster trucks & hair-in-a-can (1994)
• The Big Five-Oh! Fearing, Facing, and Fighting Fifty (1997)
• The zucchini plague and other tales of suburbia (1987)
• Destination Leadership for Boards (2004)
• Loaded! Become a Millionaire Overnight and Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Weeks, Or Your Money Back (2011)
• Toward a Safe and Sane Halloween and Other Tales of Suburbia (1985)
• City Slickers Counter Display (1988)

Bill Geist Net Worth

Bill as an American author, columnist, and journalist has a massive wealth, and his wealth is estimated to be $12 million. He has accumulated most of his net worth from serving as a commentator and presenter.

Bill Geist Salary

Bill’s profession as a columnist and journalist earns an estimated salary of $50K per year. His details about the amount of salary she earns are currently not available.

How Is Bill Geist Doing?

He is currently spending quality time with his wife in their New York house while recuperating.