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Charles Osgood Biography

Birth Name:Charles Osgood Wood

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 1990, he was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
  • Received the International Radio and Television Society Foundation award for significant achievement in 1999
  • Earned a degree in economics from Fordham University in 1954
  • Started out in broadcasting as a worker at the WFUV radio station at Fordham University
  • Is primarily known for his broadcasts and news reports for CBS News
  • Has played piano and banjo in a performance with the New York and Boston Pops Orchestras
  • Has performed with the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Awards

  • 1999Emmy-Outstanding Interview/Interviewer: nominated
  • 2002Emmy-Outstanding Feature Story - Long Form: nominated
  • 2013Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Morning Program: winner
  • 2015Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Morning Program: winner