William Herman Scott, Jr. is a weather forecaster, author, television personality, actor, clown, comedian, and radio personality from the United States. He is best known for his work on the Today show and for creating and portraying Ronald McDonald. From 1950 to 1972, William worked as a DJ and weatherman in Washington, D.C. Scott is best known for wishing centenarians happy birthdays on NBC’s Today show every day.

Willard Scott’s net worth

William Herman Scott, Jr. is a weather forecaster, author, television personality, actor, clown, comedian, and radio personality from the United States. Willard is a well-known actor, comedian, author, and media personality with a net worth of $10 million.

Willard Scott’s Childhood

Willard (born March 7, 1934) attended George Washington High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Scott was interested in broadcasting and began working as an NBC page at the age of 16 in 1950 at WRC-Am, NBC’s owned and operated radio station in Washington, D.C. He then attended American University, where he worked at WAMU-Am, the university’s radio station, alongside fellow student Ed Walker. Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and religion from American University.