Jim Lehrer
May 19, 1934 (90 years old) in Wichita, Kansas, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Charles Lehrer (May 19, 1934 โ 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2017 ยทThe Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradleeas Self
- 2017 ยทThe Ninetiesas Self (archive footage)
- 2016 ยทAmerican Umpireas Narrator
- 2016 ยทZoolander 2as Jim Lehrer
- 2014 ยทMittas Self (archive footage)
- 2012 ยท2012 First Presidential Debateas Monderator
- 2010 ยทHow to Win the TV Debateas Self
- 2009 ยทFall of the Republic: The Presidency of Barack H. Obamaas Self (archive footage)
- 2008 ยท2008 First Presidential Debateas Monderator
- 2005 ยทThe Colbert Reportas
- 2005 ยทDeclining by Degrees: Higher Education at Riskas Self
- 2004 ยท2004 First Presidential Debateas Monderator
- 2000 ยท2000 Third Presidential Debateas Monderator
- 2000 ยท2000 Second Presidential Debateas Monderator
- 2000 ยท2000 First Presidential Debateas Moderator
- 1996 ยท1996 Second Presidential Debateas Monderator
- 1996 ยท1996 Vice Presidential Debateas Self
- 1996 ยท1996 First Presidential Debateas Moderator
- 1996 ยทThe Daily Showas Self
- 1992 ยท1992 Third Presidential Debateas Moderator
- 1992 ยท1992 First Presidential Debateas Moderator
- 1988 ยท1988 First Presidential Debateas Moderator
- 1978 ยทHorowitz at the White Houseas Self - TV Broadcast Host
- 1975 ยทPBS News Houras Self - Anchor