Mike Wallace

Date of Birth: May 9, 1918

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: April 7, 2012

Biography

Mike Wallace, born Myron Leon Wallace, was an American journalist, game show host, actor, and media personality. He was born on May 9, 1918, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Wallace is best known for his hard-hitting interviews and investigative journalism as a correspondent for CBS’s “60 Minutes,” a role he held for nearly four decades. His career in broadcasting began in the 1940s, and he became a household name through his work on radio, television news, and documentaries. Wallace’s interviewing technique was often described as aggressive, which earned him both praise and criticism. He won numerous awards, including 21 Emmy Awards, for his contributions to journalism. Wallace passed away on April 7, 2012, in New Canaan, Connecticut, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of broadcast journalism.

5 Interesting Facts about Mike Wallace

1. Mike Wallace was one of the original correspondents of CBS’s “60 Minutes,” which debuted in 1968.

2. Before his career in journalism, Wallace served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

3. Wallace’s son, Chris Wallace, is also a well-known journalist and television news anchor.

4. He was awarded the Paul White Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Radio Television Digital News Association.

5. Wallace interviewed several high-profile figures, including Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Richard Nixon.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mike Wallace

1. “You can’t be afraid to ask the question. You cannot be afraid.”

2. “There is no such thing as an indiscreet question.”

3. “The average viewer is not a journalist. They just want to know who, what, when, where, and why.”

4. “I’ve never felt that I had to play second fiddle to anyone.”

5. “We reporters, we have a responsibility to the truth.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Mike Wallace’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $21 million.

Children

Mike Wallace had two sons, Peter Wallace and Chris Wallace. Chris Wallace followed in his father’s footsteps and became a prominent journalist and television news anchor. Peter Wallace, sadly, died in a mountain-climbing accident in Greece in 1962.