Walter Cronkite Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Walter Cronkite 04/11/1916   -   17/07/2009

Walter Cronkite Introduction:

Walter Cronkite was one of America’s most trusted broadcast journalists, best known for anchoring the ‘CBS Evening News.’ Explore more about his childhood, family, personal life, etc.

Walter Cronkite Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Nick Name: Old Ironpants, Uncle Walter, King Of The Anchormen
  • Famous: TV Presenters
  • Died At Age: 92
  • Sun Sign: Scorpio
  • Also Known As: Walter Leland Cronkite Jr
  • Born In: Saint Joseph
  • Famous As: Broadcaster
  • Height: 6'0" (183 Cm), 6'0" Males
  • Spouse/Ex-: Mary Elizabeth, Mary Elizabeth
  • Father: Walter Leland Cronkite
  • Mother: Helen Lena Cronkite
  • Children: Kathy Cronkite
  • Died On: July 17, 2009
  • Place Of Death: New York City
  • U.S. State: Missouri
  • Education: University of Texas at Austin
  • Awards: Presidential Medal Of Freedom Großes Silbernes Ehrenzeichen Für Verdienste Um Die Republik Österreich Four Freedoms Award - Freedom Of Speech
  • George Polk Award Library Of Congress Living Legend Ischia International Journalism Award Nierenberg Prize Peabody Award Peabody Award:
  • Bio: Walter Cronkite Was One Of America’s Most Trusted Broadcast Journalists, Best Known For Anchoring The ‘CBS Evening News.’ Explore More About His Childhood, Family, Personal Life, Etc.