Charlie Rose

Birth Name:

Charles Pete Rose

Birth Place:

Henderson, North Carolina, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Editorial department

Delivered the commencement address at North Carolina State University in 2010
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
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: "I always believe that if you want to get something done, give it to a busy person․"
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․"
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․"

1993CableACE - Talk Show Special or Series:Winner
1993CableACE - Program Interviewer:Nominated
2001Emmy - Outstanding Informational or Cultural Programming - Segments:Nominated
2001Emmy - Outstanding Informational or Cultural Programming - Segments:Nominated
2003Emmy - Outstanding Coverage of a Current Business News Story:Winner
2005Emmy - Outstanding Interview:Nominated
2016Emmy - Outstanding Interview:Nominated
2017Emmy - Outstanding Arts, Culture and Entertainment Report:Nominated

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