Chuck Todd
Birth Name:
Charles David Todd
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer
Fast Facts
- Studied at George Washington University in Washington, D․C․, but left a few credits short of graduation
- Got his start in politics by working on the Presidential campaign of Senator Tom Harkin in 1992
- Quote: "Forget the historic nature of his election having to do with skin color - Obama has an opportunity offered to few presidents: the chance to set the course of the nation for decades, if not generations, to come․"
- Quote: "[on Ted Kennedy] "He is a unique political figure, accomplishing something even presidents have failed to do: he has kept his relevance over decades․""
- Best known for his work on "The Daily Rundown" and "Meet the Press․"
- Is widely recognized for his coverage of governmental politics
- A self-proclaimed political junkie, he organizes his bookshelves by presidential terms
- Has worked as an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University
Awards
- 2009Emmy - Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast:Winner
- 2010Emmy - Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast:Winner
- 2011Emmy - Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast:Nominated
- 2015Emmy - Outstanding Interview:Nominated
- 2018Emmy - Outstanding Short Documentary:Nominated
- 2024Emmy - Outstanding News Discussion & Analysis:Winner