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Jim Lehrer

Born
May 19, 1934 · Aged 85
Died
Jan 23, 2020
Place of birth
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
10
TV credits
4
Also known as (2)
  • James Charles Lehrer
  • James Lehrer

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.