Laura Greene (presenter)
Laura Una Greene (born 16 February 1972)[1] is a British former weather presenter and television presenter.[2]
Laura Greene | |
|---|---|
| Born | Laura Una Greene 16 February 1972 Fitzrovia, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Occupation | Television presenter |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Early life and career
Laura Greene was born at University College Hospital in Fitzrovia, London, the daughter of Welsh DIY expert Harry Greene and English actress Marjie Lawrence.[3] She is sister of presenter Sarah and Robin Greene, and made occasional appearances on Blue Peter with Sarah. Laura attended Stepping Stones nursery school in Hampstead, London, and then Bedales junior schools Dunnanie and Dunhurst before Bedales School, itself near Petersfield, Hampshire.
Career
After graduating from the University of London with a bachelor's degree in Geography, Greene began her career in 1994 at Britain's ITV network.
In 2002 she became the co-presenter of National Geographic Today, a live one-hour daily news journal on the UK's National Geographic Channel.
Greene has also worked for Carlton TV's London Tonight and Channel Five's 5 News before becoming a reporter and presenter for Meridian Broadcasting's Meridian Tonight.
Greene is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
She moved to the United States after being offered a job with the National Geographic Channel.[3]
Personal life
Greene met her husband, Peter, after she moved to Washington, D.C. They have one daughter.[3]
References
- "findmypast.co.uk". search.findmypast.co.uk.
- O'Carroll, Lisa (2002-01-08). "DJ embroiled in row with agent". The Guardian. United Kingdom: The Guardian. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
- Laura Greene, Ole Bedalian 1990 - Bedales.org.uk
External links
- Laura Greene at IMDb