Martin Bashir

English journalist and documentarian

Martin Bashir - English journalist and documentarian
Born

January 19th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in England in 1963, this journalist gained prominence for his work in television journalism, particularly through interviews that sparked significant public interest. Best recognized for conducting the controversial interview with Princess Diana in 1995, this individual also worked for major news programs and networks, including BBC and MSNBC. Throughout a career that spanned various roles in journalism and documentary filmmaking, this journalist covered numerous key global events and issues, often focusing on human interest stories and in-depth reporting.

Conducted the interview with Princess Diana

Worked for BBC and MSNBC

Produced notable documentaries

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