Brian Williams is an American journalist and television news anchor, best known for his work with NBC News. He served as the anchor and managing editor of the NBC Nightly News from 2004 until 2015. Williams has received numerous awards for his reporting, including several Emmy Awards. In 2015, he faced controversy over inaccuracies in his reporting of events during the Iraq War, which led to a suspension from NBC. After his return, he took on a role as a breaking news anchor and hosted the news program The 11th Hour with Brian Williams.