Jim Lehrer
Born: 1934-05-19 in Wichita, Kansas, USA
Died: 2020-01-23
Known For: Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Charles Lehrer (May 19, 1934 – January 23, 2020) was an American journalist, novelist, screenwriter and playwright. Lehrer was the executive editor and a news anchor for the PBS NewsHour on PBS, known for his role as a debate moderator during U.S. presidential election campaigns. He authored numerous fiction and non-fiction books that drew upon his experience as a newsman, along with his interests in history and politics.
Filmography
2017
- The Nineties as Self (archive footage)
- The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee as Self
2016
- Zoolander 2 as Jim Lehrer
- American Umpire as Narrator
2014
- Mitt as Self (archive footage)
2010
- How to Win the TV Debate as Self
2009
- Fall of the Republic: The Presidency of Barack H. Obama as Self (archive footage)
2003
- JFK: Breaking the News as Self
2000
- The Last Debate ... (Book)
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
1978
- Horowitz at the White House as Self - TV Broadcast Host
1975
- PBS News Hour as Self - Anchor
1969
- Viva Max! ... (Novel)