Angela Rippon - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 12, 1944 |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Plymouth, Devon, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Angela Rippon's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Being the first female journalist to permanently present BBC national television news; hosting 'Top Gear,' 'Come Dancing,' and co-hosting 'Rip Off Britain.' |
Intro
Angela Rippon is a British television journalist, newsreader, writer, and presenter. She became the first female journalist permanently to present the BBC national television news in 1975, breaking significant gender barriers in British broadcasting. Over her prolific career, Rippon has hosted shows including 'Top Gear,' 'Come Dancing,' and 'Rip Off Britain,' and is widely recognized as one of the UK's most respected broadcast journalists.
Early Life & Background
Angela Rippon was born into a working-class family in Plymouth, Devon. Her father was a Royal Marine, and her mother worked for a fine china company. Rippon attended Public Secondary School for Girls in Plymouth and grew up with a keen interest in English and journalism.
Career Highlights
- First female journalist to permanently present the BBC national news (1975)
- Presented 'Top Gear' (1977–1979)
- Host of 'Come Dancing' (1977–1986)
- Co-presenter of 'Rip Off Britain' (2009–present)
- Appeared on 'Strictly Come Dancing' as a contestant (2023)
- Served as a presenter and correspondent for numerous BBC and ITV news, current affairs, and travel programs
Trivia
- Angela Rippon was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2004 for services to broadcasting, charity, and the arts.
- She famously performed a dance routine on 'The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show' in 1976, surprising British audiences.
- Rippon is an author of several books, including titles on health and fitness as well as autobiographical works.
FAQs
People also ask
Angela Rippon is 81 years old.
Angela Rippon was born the 12 October 1944.
Plymouth, Devon, England, UK.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 12th, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 12, 1944, the first B-29 Superfortress landed on Saipan in the Mariana Islands, marking the beginning of the Twentieth Air Force's strategic bombing campaign against Japan. This deployment brought all of Japan within range of U.S. Army Air Forces bombers.
- Day of the week: October 12th, 1944 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral by Bing Crosby
- Popular movie: To Have and Have Not directed by Howard Hawks
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