Charlie Rose facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charlie Rose
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Rose in 2014
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Charles Peete Rose Jr.
January 5, 1942 |
| Alma mater | Duke University (BA, JD) |
| Occupation | Talk show host, journalist |
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Mary King
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| Partner(s) | Amanda Burden (1992–2006) |
Charles Peete Rose Jr. (born January 5, 1942) is an American journalist and talk show host. For many years, he hosted his own talk show called Charlie Rose on PBS and Bloomberg LP. On his show, he talked with many interesting people. These included writers, politicians, athletes, and scientists. The show was known for its smart and serious discussions.
Charlie Rose also worked as a co-anchor for CBS This Morning. He interviewed famous people and leaders there too. He also hosted a show called Person to Person, where he interviewed celebrities in their homes. Since 2022, he has been hosting online interviews called Charlie Rose Conversations. He has also appeared in some TV shows and movies.
In November 2017, Charlie Rose lost his jobs at PBS, Bloomberg, and CBS. This happened after reports came out about his past behavior. He said he had acted insensitively at times. He also said he didn't believe all the reports were true. These reports also caused him to lose several awards. In November 2024, a lawsuit about his behavior ended. The people who sued said he did not mean to cause harm.
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Early Life and School
Charlie Rose was born in Henderson, North Carolina. He was the only child of Margaret and Charles Peete Rose Sr. His parents were tobacco farmers and owned a country store. Charlie helped out in the family business from a young age. He said he was always very curious as a child.
He was a good basketball player in high school. He went to Duke University to study medicine. But he became interested in politics after working for a senator. He earned a degree in history in 1964. He later got a law degree from Duke University School of Law in 1968.
Charlie Rose's Career
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After college, Charlie Rose started working in television. He got his first big break in 1974. He became an editor for a PBS show called Bill Moyers' International Report. He soon started appearing on camera. An interview he did with Jimmy Carter won an award in 1976. He then worked at different TV networks. He improved his interview skills over time.
Working at CBS News
Rose worked for CBS News from 1984 to 1990. He was the anchor of CBS News Nightwatch. This was a late-night news show. He often interviewed famous people on this show. An interview he did with Charles Manson won an award in 1987. In 1990, he left CBS for another show. But he didn't like its style and left after six weeks.
The Charlie Rose Show
His famous show, Charlie Rose, started in 1991. It was shown on PBS stations across the country. The show moved to a new studio in 1994. This allowed for better quality interviews. On the show, he talked with many important people. These included thinkers, writers, and politicians. The show was known for its serious and smart discussions.
Many famous people appeared on the show. Barack Obama was on the show 11 times. Other former presidents like Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton also appeared. Many famous filmmakers were guests, such as Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino. Comedians like Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock also visited. The show ran for 26 years, until 2017.
Reporting for 60 Minutes
Charlie Rose was a reporter for 60 Minutes II from 1999 to 2005. He then became a reporter for 60 Minutes in 2008. He once said that a good interviewee is someone who wants to share their ideas. They should be spontaneous and passionate.
For 60 Minutes, Rose interviewed many world leaders. These included Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. He also interviewed business leaders like Tim Cook from Apple. Famous actors like Sean Penn and comedians like Larry David were also guests.
Co-hosting CBS This Morning
In 2011, it was announced that Rose would return to CBS. He would help anchor CBS This Morning. He started this job in January 2012. He worked with Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell. The show became very popular because of their good teamwork.
On this show, Rose interviewed many important people. He spoke with Donald Trump and Bill Gates. He also interviewed Steve Jobs and Warren Buffett. He won another award for his interview with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. He also interviewed President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.
Charlie Rose Conversations
On April 14, 2022, Charlie Rose made his first public appearance since 2017. He released an interview with billionaire Warren Buffett. This interview was on his own website. It was the first in a new series called Charlie Rose Conversations. He has since interviewed other notable people.
Other TV and Movie Roles
Charlie Rose also made guest appearances in TV shows. He was in an episode of Breaking Bad in 2013. He played himself, interviewing characters on TV. He also appeared in The Good Wife and House of Cards.
He also appeared as himself in several movies. These included Primary Colors (1998) and The Da Vinci Code (2006). He was also in The Ides of March (2011).
Awards and Recognition
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Charlie Rose received many awards during his career. In 2014, he won the Vincent Scully Prize. This award is for people who show great work in architecture and urban design. He was honored for his interviews with leaders in these fields. He also received honorary degrees from several universities. These included the State University of New York at Oswego and Duke University.
However, after the reports about his behavior in 2017, many of his awards were taken away. For example, Sewanee: The University of the South took back his honorary degree. The State University of New York at Oswego also revoked his honorary degree.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre canceled an award they planned to give him. The Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism was also taken back. The University of Kansas rescinded an award they gave him in 2017. Duke University also took back an award given to him in 2000.
The National Building Museum no longer lists his name as a winner of the Vincent Scully Prize. However, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill decided to keep him in their Journalism Hall of Fame. They added details about the reports of his behavior to his biography there.
Personal Life
Charlie Rose was married to Mary Rose from 1968 to 1980. He later dated Amanda Burden, who was a stepdaughter of CBS founder William S. Paley. They stopped dating around 2006.
In 2006, he had heart surgery in Paris. He returned to work a few months later. In 2017, he had another surgery to replace the same heart valve.
Charlie Rose owns several homes. He has a large house in North Carolina. He also has a beach house in New York and an apartment in New York City. He owns apartments in Washington, D.C., and Paris. He also owns a farm in North Carolina.
Images for kids
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Rose with Amanda Burden in 2010
See also
In Spanish: Charlie Rose para niños
- New Yorkers in journalism
External links
- Charlie Rose on Charlie Rose
- Charlie Rose collected news and commentary at the Los Angeles Times
- CBS News: Charlie Rose delivers Sewanee commencement speech and receives honorary University of the South degree
