David Frost Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1970, he was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire
• In 2009, he received the Harvey Lee Award at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
• Earned a degree in English from the University of Cambridge
• Started out in television training at the television contractor Associated-Rediffusion
• Before becoming involved with television, he was given a chance to play for the Nottingham Forest Football Club
• Worked as a preacher for two years before deciding to attend Cambridge
• Is widely recognized by his greeting, "Hello, good evening and welcome․"
• Is best known for his in-depth interviews with notable politicians
• Is the only person to ever interview all U․S․ Presidents in office between the years of 1969 and 2008
• Once served as the secretary for the Footlights Drama Society that included actors Peter Cook and John Bird