David Frost

Birth Name:

David Paradine Frost

Birth Place:

Tenterden, Kent, England

Profession

Producer, Actor, Writer

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
Before becoming involved with television, he was given a chance to play for the Nottingham Forest Football Club
Started out in television training at the television contractor Associated-Rediffusion
Worked as a preacher for two years before deciding to attend Cambridge
Is best known for his in-depth interviews with notable politicians
Is widely recognized by his greeting, "Hello, good evening and welcome․"
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

1965Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Writers:Nominated

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