Charles Osgood

Birth Name:

Charles Osgood Wood

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor

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 performed with the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Has played piano and banjo in a performance with the New York and Boston Pops Orchestras

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