Roger Mudd
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Early Life and Education
Roger Harrison Mudd was a distinguished American broadcast journalist, known for his work with major television networks and his contributions to political journalism. He was born on February 9, 1928, in Washington, D.C. His father, John Mudd, was a tobacco farmer and cartographer, while his mother, Irma Mudd, served as a lieutenant in the United States Army Nursing Corps.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 9 Feb, 1928
- Age
- 92 yrs
- Occupations
- Television presenter
Journalist
News presenter
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Washington, D.C.
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American television news reporter and anchor
- Net Worth 2020
- 5 million
- Net Worth 2021
- 40 million
Mudd attended Washington and Lee University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later pursued graduate studies and obtained a Master’s degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Journalism Career and Rise at CBS News
Roger Mudd began his journalism career in 1953 at The Richmond News Leader, where he worked as a reporter. Concurrently, he served as a news broadcaster on the paper’s sister radio station, WRNL. His talent and dedication quickly elevated his career, leading to prominent roles in national television journalism.
During the 1960s, Mudd joined CBS News, where he gained national recognition. He became known for his coverage of pivotal events, including the civil rights movement and major political campaigns. Notably, he conducted a tragic final interview with Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on the night of his assassination in 1968.
