Craig Delano Melvin was born on May 20, 1979, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Lawrence and Betty Melvin. [2] [3] [4] He has a younger brother, Ryan Melvin, [5] and an older half-brother, Rev. Lawrence Meadows, [6] who died from colon cancer on December 9, 2020 at the age of 43. [7]

Jan 10, 2025 · Ahead of his first day as the new co-anchor of TODAY with Savannah Guthrie, we spoke to Craig about his career journey, his inspirations growing up, and which NBCU talent he'd swap jobs with for a day.

Oct 17, 2023 · According to The Washington Post, Melvin was a "teen reporter" for Columbia's NBC affiliate, WIS News 10. His talent emerged early; as WIS News reported, he won an Associated...

Jan 17, 2025 · "This is Craig Melvin in seventh grade," The Tonight Show Host said to the audience as he shared a portrait of a young Melvin, wearing a white turtleneck, a pair of large round glasses, and...

Mar 14, 2019 · TODAY anchor Craig Melvin may have just won Throwback Thursday with this photo of himself as a little boy wearing a sailor uniform. (Or is it little "buoy"?)

Jan 15, 2025 · Melvin, 45, got his start in high school as a teen correspondent at WIS-TV, a local station in South Carolina, and has worked at NBC for the last 13 years, first as a weekend anchor for MSNBC...

TODAY co-anchors celebrate Craig Melvin’s new role with a heartfelt tribute, reflecting on his professional journey and personal achievements as he embarks on his exciting new chapter — and...

Nov 14, 2024 · Learn more about Craig Melvin's parents, Lawrence and Betty Jo Craig had a tumultuous life as a child. He credits his success to his mom and says his dad is now one of his favorite human...

Craig Melvin's journey to becoming a prominent television journalist began with his early life and education. Here are some interesting facts about his formative years. Born on May 20, 1979, in Columbia, South Carolina, Craig Melvin grew up in a close-knit family.

Jan 10, 2025 · Craig Melvin joins Savannah Guthrie as co-anchor of the Today show. Every morning since January 14, 1952, the Today show on NBC has broadcast live into millions of homes across the country. Over the years, for many Americans, the anchors have come to feel as much like a part of their lives as their own neighbors and coworkers.