Carson Daly

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Biography

Becoming a MTV VJ was the last thing on Carson Daly's mind. In fact, Daly aspired to become a priest or a professional golfer, not a MTV icon.

Born in Santa Monica, California, Daly grew up with strong Christian beliefs. He was a lover of golf and was part of the Santa Monica High School Vikings golf team. His hard work on the course paid off when he was awarded a partial golf scholarship to Loyola Marymount University where he opted to major …

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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Music

Born

Carson Jones Daly on June 22, 1973 in Santa Monica, California, USA

Career Milestones

2011

Hosted NBC reality competition series "The Voice"

2004

Began hosting "New Year's Eve with Carson Daly" (NBC)

2002

Hosted NBC's late night talk show "Last Call with Carson Daly"

2001

Hosted the MTV reality show "Making The Band"

1998

Hosted popular countdown show "Total Request Live/TRL" (MTV)

1997

Recruited by MTV to be a guest VJ; hosted "MTV Live"

1996

Began working at Los Angeles radio station KROQ

Began working as a disk-jockey for an alternative station in San Diego, CA

Moved to Palm Springs, CA and interned at KCMJ; later became a morning show producer

Considered becoming a Roman Catholic Priest; entered Theology school at LMU

Obtained a partial golf scholarship to Loyola Marymount University

Ranked in the top ten high school golfers