Morley Safer - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 08, 1931 |
|---|---|
| Age | 94 |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Morley Safer's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Correspondent and anchor for '60 Minutes' on CBS News, known for investigative journalism and in-depth reports. |
Intro
Morley Safer was a renowned Canadian-American broadcast journalist, best known for his five-decade career as a correspondent and anchor for CBS News, particularly on the news magazine program '60 Minutes.'
Early Life & Background
Morley Safer was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and attended Harbord Collegiate Institute before briefly studying at the University of Western Ontario. He began his journalism career at various newspapers and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) before moving to England to work for Reuters and ITV.
Career Highlights
- Joined CBS News as a London correspondent in 1964.
- Reported extensively on the Vietnam War, including the influential 'Burning of Cam Ne' segment.
- Became a correspondent for '60 Minutes' in 1970 and continued until 2016.
- Received numerous Emmy Awards for investigative reporting and interviews.
- Awarded the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Trivia
- Safer's 1965 report 'The Burning of Cam Ne' was one of the first to show the US public the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.
- He retired from '60 Minutes' just one week before his death in 2016.
FAQs
People also ask
Morley Safer is 94 years old.
Morley Safer was born the 8 November 1931.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About November 8th, 1931, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 8, 1931, the Panama Canal was temporarily closed following damage from an earthquake. This incident raised concerns about the canal's structural integrity and its impact on global shipping.
- Day of the week: November 8th, 1931 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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