Mike Wallace - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 09, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Age | 107 |
| Birthplace | Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Mike Wallace's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Legendary investigative journalist and long-time correspondent for CBS's '60 Minutes', famous for his probing interviews and pioneering television news reporting. |
Intro
Mike Wallace was an influential American broadcast journalist best known for his work as a correspondent for CBS's '60 Minutes.' Renowned for his incisive, tough questioning and fearless interviewing style, Wallace helped shape investigative television journalism and became a fixture in American news media over his decades-long career.
Early Life & Background
Mike Wallace was born Myron Leon Wallace in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1918. He attended the University of Michigan, graduating in 1939, and worked as a reporter and announcer for radio before serving as a communications officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Career Highlights
- Joined CBS News and became co-editor of '60 Minutes' in 1968.
- Conducted landmark interviews with figures such as Malcolm X, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Vladimir Putin.
- Received 21 Emmy Awards for his contributions to journalism.
- '60 Minutes' became one of the most-watched and respected news programs in American television history during his tenure.
- Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1991.
Trivia
- Legal name was Myron Leon Wallace.
- Returned to TV news after early stints in game shows and commercials.
- Survived multiple personal challenges including a suicide attempt, and was an advocate for mental health awareness in his later years.
FAQs
People also ask
Mike Wallace is 107 years old.
Mike Wallace was born the 9 May 1918.
Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About May 9th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 9, 1918, former British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith publicly challenged Prime Minister David Lloyd George over allegations regarding the strength of British troops during World War I.
- Day of the week: May 9th, 1918 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: In the Land O Yamo Yamo by Van & Schenck
- Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney
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