David Frost

Date of Birth: April 7, 1939

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Date of Death: August 31, 2013

Biography

Sir David Paradine Frost was a renowned British journalist, television host, and media personality. Born on April 7, 1939, in Tenterden, Kent, England, David Frost emerged as a significant figure in broadcasting during the 1960s. He gained fame for his incisive interviews and charismatic on-screen presence. Frost’s career was marked by numerous groundbreaking interviews, most notably with former U.S. President Richard Nixon in 1977, which were later dramatized in the play and film “Frost/Nixon.” Over his career, Frost hosted several television programs across various networks, including “That Was the Week That Was,” “The David Frost Show,” and “Frost on Sunday.” He was known for his ability to elicit revealing responses from his interviewees, combining sharp journalistic inquiry with a personable approach. Frost was knighted in 1993 for his contributions to broadcasting. He passed away on August 31, 2013, while aboard the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship.

5 Interesting Facts about David Frost

1. David Frost was a founding member of London Weekend Television, one of the first independent TV companies in the UK.

2. His interviews with Richard Nixon were watched by 45 million people, making them the most-watched political interviews in television history at the time.

3. Frost won numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards and a BAFTA Fellowship.

4. He was the only person to have interviewed all eight British prime ministers serving between 1964 and 2010, and all seven U.S. presidents in office between 1969 and 2008.

5. Frost was also known for his work as a comedian in the early part of his career, blending humor with his journalistic endeavors.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Frost

1. “Television enables you to be entertained in your home by people you wouldn’t have in your home.”

2. “Over there, in America, people are more positive. They have a more positive attitude. In Britain, people are more cynical. Just look at the comedy shows.”

3. “Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.”

4. “Love is staying up all night with a sick child – or a healthy adult.”

5. “The press is the hired agent of a monied system, and set up for no other purpose than to tell lies where the interests are involved.”