The Supportive Husband Behind Norah O'Donnell's Success

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Geoff Tracy is the husband of Norah O’Donnell, a famous American TV journalist and anchor of the CBS Evening News and host of Person to Person. Tracy was born on 23rd January 1973 and is now 50 years old.

For all that is known, Geoff Tracy came into the limelight following his marriage to Norah O’Donnell. The duo got married in June 2001, and ever since then, their marriage has been going on strong. They dated for about eight years before tying the knot; that is to say, they have been together for over three decades.

However, regardless of being popularly known for being Norah O’Donnell’s husband, Geoff Tracy, in his own right, has a career as a restauranteur and author. Over the years, he has built sustainability in her profession and owns a couple of restaurants in the States. Here is much more about his life, career, and marriage with the celebrity journalist.

Summary of Geoff Tracy’s Bio

  • Full name: Geoffrey Tracey
  • Nickname: Geoff Tracy
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: 23rd January 1973
  • Geoff Tracy’s Age: 50 years old
  • Place of birth: New York City, New York, United States
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Geoff Tracy’s Wife: Norah O’Donnell
  • Geoff Tracy’s Children: Three; two daughters and a son
  • Siblings: A brother, Chris
  • Geoff Tracy’s Height in Inches: 5 feet and 9 inches
  • Geoff Tracy’s Height in Centimetres: 175 cm
  • Geoff Tracy’s Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs.)
  • Geoff Tracy’s Net worth: $8 million
  • Famous for: Being the husband of Norah O’Donnell
  • Geoff Tracy’s Instagram: @chef_geoffs
  • Twitter: @chefgeoffs

How Old Is Geoff Tracy?

Norah O’Donnell’s husband, Geoff Tracy is 50 years old in 2023 as he was born on the 23rd day of January 1973. His zodiac sign is Aquarius and he follows the Christian religion. He was born in New York City, New York, United States of America. However, he currently resides in Washington DC with his family.

Geoff is an American national and of White ethnicity. It is known that he has a brother named Chris, but we do not know whether he is the only sibling he has. Geoff has kept many details of his family background secret and this includes who his parents are, what they did for a living to raise him, and what his upbringing was like.

However, thanks to his marriage to Norah, he rose to prominence and has remained in the spotlight ever since. Thus, some information about his personal life has been making it to the media space following some in-depth research. Yet, he is still best known as Norah O’Donnell’s husband. Meanwhile, Geoff is a very good-looking man standing at a height of 5 feet and 9 inches.

His Education

Geoff Tracy received his early education in New York City after which his parents moved him to Choate Rosemary Hall, a private boarding school in Wallingford, Connecticut, United States for his high school education. Upon graduation from high school, he moved to Georgetown University in Washington DC.

In 1995, he graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology at the age of 22. Meanwhile, at that time, he developed a passion for cooking and healthy diet and dreamt of becoming a culinary expert regardless of what he studied in his first-degree. So, in order to actualize this dream, Tracy decided to undergo another training and studies in that direction.

Thus, he enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where he got certified as a qualified chef. Not only that, but he also reportedly graduated the first rank from the culinary institution, a feat that further spurred his burning passion for cooking and diet.

When Did Norah O’Donnell and Geoff Tracy Meet and Get Married?

Norah O’Donnell and Geoff Tracy met for the first time in Washington D.C. when they were attending Georgetown University, which means they have known each other since their teenage years. They were both in their freshman year at the university when their paths crossed. In fact, it was their first week at the university and both of them were at the canteen line in the New South Cafeteria at the same time.

Meanwhile, Tracy is exactly one year older than Norah, who was born on 23rd January 1974. Obviously, the duo share the same birth date and month, an occurrence they consider very significant in their lives. Moving forward, Geoff said it was love at first sight for him but wasn’t the same for Norah. They had their first date at Dubliner bar in Washington DC and some of their friends from college were also there.

The two college sweethearts continued going on dates and Geoff said they regularly visited Lauinger Library, where they would normally get a table, coffee, and then do some studying. Their relationship was quite memorable because they spent a lot of quality time together. Meanwhile, Norah accused Tracy of taking so long to pop the big question even though he claimed it was love at first sight.

They Got Married in 2001

Eventually, after dating for eight years, Geoff Tracy and Norah O’Donnell officially got engaged in 1999, during the fall season. Two years later, they decided to take their relationship to the highest level by exchanging marital vows on the 9th of June 2001 at Dahlgren Chapel, a Roman Catholic chapel in Dahlgren Quadrangle in Georgetown University.

The ceremony was a private one attended by only the couple’s family and a few close friends. Besides the record that Fr. Conroy, SJ, was the one who solemnized their marriage, other details of their wedding ceremony are not known. Obviously, none of them had become as successful as they are now at that time. So, it is believed this contributed to the less publicity of their wedding.

Norah O’Donnell has more social media presence than her husband and is doing great at sharing some insights into her family, especially via her Instagram. Although not often, the journalist posts pictures of her and her husband. She recently uploaded a photo where she was seen alongside her husband at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

They Share Three Children Together 

Geoff Tracy’s marriage to Norah O’Donnell has produced three children; two daughters and one son. After they tied the knot, they waited for the next six years to welcome their first children; a twin daughter and son named Grace and Henry. They were born on 20th May 2007 and are now 16 years old.

One year later, on 5th July 2008, the couple welcomed another daughter named Riley Norah. The journalist noted that Riley’s name came as a suggestion from a fellow American journalist, Tim Russert, who died three weeks before her birth. The family of five live happily together in their beautiful home in Washington, D.C.

What is the Secret to Their Lasting Union?

Tracy and Norah’s marriage has lasted for 22 years and from what can be seen, their love is growing stronger with each passing day and they are ready to do forever with each other. Norah once talked about the secret behind their lasting union and according to her, both of them work hard to keep things moving.

She said they ensure to spend quality time together; “Every morning, we either play golf or take a walk together”, she stated. Sharing more on her marital experience, the American journalist said that getting married to your best friend is simply the key to a successful union. Norah further said that her mother told her to marry someone who loves and respects her and someone who treats his own mother right.

Tracy is very supportive of his wife’s career and always stands by her. In 2016, when she was diagnosed with cancer, he stood by her throughout the difficult time of her life. In fact, Norah credits her husband as the reason she was able to pull through such an unpleasant experience. She even said that the ordeal eventually made them become closer to each other, and their marriage got stronger.

What Does Geoff Tracy Do For a Living?

Geoff Tracy is by profession, a restauranteur, chef, and published author. Regardless of the fact that he became more popular following his marriage to Norah O’Donnell, he has simply made a name for himself in the hospitality business. He wasted no time upon completing his studies at the Culinary Institute of America to launch his own restaurant.

How many restaurants Does Geoff Tracy Own?

Geoff Tracy owns and runs five reputable restaurants in the United States of America. The umbrella name for all his restaurants is Chef Geoff’s Deluxe Hospitality. He opened his first restaurant dubbed Chef Geoff’s in 2000 and it was launched in Washington D.C. Two years later, in 2002, having been efficiently running Chef Geoff’s, Tracy opened his second restaurant called Chef Geoff’s Downtown.

He waited for the next four years to launch his next restaurant, which was the third, and he name it LIA’s. It’s located in Chevy Chase and began operations in 2006. A couple of years later, in 2008, the then-already popular chef launched another restaurant called Hank’s Tavern & Eats, located in Hyattsville, and in the following year, 2009, he established Chef Geoff’s Tysons Corner in Vienna, VA.

All the five restaurants mentioned above operate under the group name, Chef Geoff’s Deluxe Hospitality, which came into existence in the year 2008. As a matter of fact, Tracy did not form the group alone. It was his effort alongside that of Clover Restaurant Group- owners of four Cafe Deluxes and Tortilla Coast. According to records, the ownership of Chef Geoff’s Deluxe Hospitality is shared 50/50 between its two founding groups of companies.

While James and Brian Sullivan, the two brothers who run the Clover Restaurant Group own 50 percent, the other 50 percent belongs to Geoff Tracy and his brother Chris. The two groups of people put their hands equally together to see that Chef Geoff’s Deluxe Hospitality is growing efficiently. The Sullivan brothers focus more on growth opportunities while the Tracy brothers concentrate on controlling the day-to-day running of the business, such as financing, marketing, menus, and the concept.

In 2009, Geoff Tracy was named Albert Uster Chef of the Year. His Chef Geoff’s restaurant was in 2006 awarded the National Restaurant Association’s Best Neighbor for its community outreach in Washington, D.C., and its neighborhood.

He is also an Author

In addition to running his restaurant business, Geoff Tracy is a published author. He, alongside his wife, has written a book on nutrition. The couple is the author of the cookbook, Baby Love; Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler. The book, which was released on 31st August 2010, aims to educate busy parents on feeding their babies and toddlers with not tasty and nutritious meals.

The publication contains a comprehensive variety of recipes such as creamy butternut with nutmeg, pom-pom apple, very gouda grits, peach, and apricot oatmeal, and a lot more. Moreover, the book also provides answers to many questions most parents ask regarding healthy and the best food for their children. It also tends to solve the problem of some parents who are tired of giving their kids readymade food.

Speaking about this particular book with PEOPLE Magazine, his wife, Norah O’Donnell divulged that she and her husband do not ever bother buying baby food for any of their children and that is what inspired and motivated them to put their knowledge on paper so that other parents can benefit from it.

What is Geoff Tracy’s Net Worth?

Geoff Tracy’s net worth is estimated at $8 million. He amassed this figure majorly from his restaurant business. What he made from the sales of the cookbook also helped in rounding up his net worth to this tune. With an $8 million net worth, Geoff Tracy is unarguably considered a successful businessman in his own right.

Yet, his net worth is far lower compared to that of his celebrity wife, Norah O’Donnell. Norah, who has found unequivocal success in her journalism career, boasts a 22 million dollar net worth. In all, the duo makes decent money and is thriving in their individual careers.

FAQs

Who is Geoff Tracy?

Geoff Tracy is an American restauranteur best known for being the husband of Norah O’Donnell, the popular American journalist currently anchoring the CBS Evening News.

How Did Geoff Tracy and Norah O’Donnell Meet?

Geoff Tracy and Norah O’Donnell met while attending Georgetown University.

How many children does Norah O Donnell have with Geoff Tracy?

Norah O Donnell and Geoff Tracy have three children together; two daughters and a son which include a set of twins (a boy and a girl)

How Old is Geoff Tracy?

Geoff Tracy is presently 50 years old. He was born on 23rd January 1973 in New York City, New York, United States of America.

How Tall is Geoff Tracy?

Geoff Tracy is 5 feet and 9 inches tall (175 cm).

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