Bill Whitaker

American journalist and CBS correspondent

Bill Whitaker - American journalist and CBS correspondent
Born

August 26th, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent journalist, contributed significantly to broadcast news as a correspondent for CBS News. Whitaker produced in-depth reports and investigative pieces that covered a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, and international affairs. His reporting has been featured on major CBS programs such as '60 Minutes', where he showcased critical issues affecting society. Over the years, his work has garnered several prestigious awards recognizing excellence in journalism.

Served as a correspondent for CBS News

Reported for '60 Minutes'

Won multiple awards for investigative journalism

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