Charlie Rose Biography

Fast Facts

• Earned his first Peabody Award in 1976 for "A Conversation with Jimmy Carter․"
• Presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism
• Delivered the commencement address at North Carolina State University in 2010
• Received a News & Documentary Emmy Award in 1987 for a piece on Charles Manson
• Has struggled with heart-related illnesses in the past and has undergone numerous surgeries since the early 2000s including an elective procedure in 2002 and an emergency operation in 2006
• Pursued a medical degree before an internship at the office of a senator sparked his interest in politics
• Quote: "My dream most of all is to engage life and to have the experience of discovery․․․But I also want to create, in a very specific way, a true global conversation․"
• Quote: "There's a great appetite for smart television․ Every day I get up and there are interesting stories I want to do․"
• Quote: "I always believe that if you want to get something done, give it to a busy person․"
• Hired by journalist Bill Moyers to work as managing editor for his PBS series in 1974
• Worked part-time as a correspondent for "60 minutes" while hosting his national show "Charlie Rose․"
• Made several cameo appearances on films and television, including "Primary Colours" and "The Simpsons․"