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Jim Lehrer

Jim Lehrer

Actor · 1934–2020 · Wichita, Kansas, USA

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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.

Acted in 2

Wrote 2

2000s

  1. 2000

    The Last Debate

    Book

1960s

  1. 1969

    Viva Max!

    Novel

Created 1

Appearances12

2000s

  1. 2009

    Fall of the Republic: The Presidency of Barack H. Obama

    Self (archive footage)

  2. 2007

    War Made Easy

    Self (archive footage)

  3. 2005

    Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk

    Self

  4. 2003

    JFK: Breaking the News

    Self

1970s

  1. 1978

    Horowitz at the White House

    Self - TV Broadcast Host

  2. 1975