Mike Wallace
American journalist, game show host and actor (1918–2012)
1918 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
American journalist, game show host and actor (1918–2012)
Born
May 9, 1918
Died
2012 (age ~94)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, screenwriter, announcer
United StatesBorn in BrooklineDied in New Haven
1918
Born in Brookline (1918-05-09)
2012
Died in New Haven
About
Myron Leon Wallace was an American broadcast journalist, and television personality. Known for his investigative journalism, he interviewed a wide range of prominent newsmakers during his seven-decade career. He was one of the original correspondents featured on CBS news program 60 Minutes, which debuted in 1968. Wallace retired as a regular full-time correspondent in 2006, but still appeared occasionally on the series until 2008. He is the father of Chris Wallace.
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Who is Mike Wallace?+
Myron Leon Wallace was an American broadcast journalist, and television personality. Known for his investigative journalism, he interviewed a wide range of prominent newsmakers during his seven-decade career. He was one of the original correspondents featured on CBS news program 60 Minutes, which de
What does the name Mike mean?+
The name Mike means "A diminutive of the male given name Michael.". It is of English origin.
When was Mike Wallace born?+
Mike Wallace was born on May 9, 1918.
When did Mike Wallace die?+
Mike Wallace died in 2012, at approximately 94 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Michael.
The name Mike is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Mike — May 9, 1918
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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