Edwin Newman

Edwin Newman
Newman in 1975
Born
Edwin Harold Newman

(1919-01-25)January 25, 1919
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 13, 2010(2010-08-13) (aged 91)
Oxford, England
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin (BA, 1940)
Occupation(s)Newscaster, journalist, author
Years active1945–1984
Spouse
Rigel Grell
(m. 1944)
ChildrenNancy

Edwin Harold Newman (January 25, 1919 – August 13, 2010) was an American newscaster, journalist, and author. After beginning his career with the wire services and serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Newman worked in radio for CBS News. He is known for a 23-year career with NBC News, from 1961 to 1984.