- Born
- Birth nameWilliam Horton Kuretich
- Bill Kurtis was born on September 21, 1940 in Pensacola, Florida, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Investigative Reports (1991) and Nova (1974). He has been married to Donna La Pietra since December 8, 2017. He was previously married to Helen Marie Scott.
- SpousesDonna La Pietra(December 8, 2017 - present)Helen Marie Scott(1963 - June 11, 1977) (her death, 2 children)
- ChildrenMary Kristin KurtisScott Erik Kurtis
- ParentsWilma Mary HortonWilliam Albert Kuretich (Kurtis)
- RelativesJean Kathleen Kurtis (Schodorf)(Sibling)
- He replaced Carl Kasell as the announcer and scorekeeper of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. His first show was the week after Carl Kasell's final show in Washington DC in 2014.
- Several scenes in independent filmmaker Kevin Willmott's feature The Battle for Bunker Hill (2008) were filmed at Kurtis' Red Buffalo Ranch near Sedan, Kansas.
- Host of Investigative Reports (1991) on A&E network.
- Appeared in several commercials for AT&T's 3-G Internet network. Also appearing are Andy Roddick and Floyd Mayweather Jr..
- Graduate of Washburn University School of Law.
- "For God's sake, take cover!" WIBW-TV, June 8, 1966 tornado.
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