No. 866 in the Index · Religion
Fred Rogers
American television personality (1928–2003).
The record
Fred Rogers was an American television personality. Born on 20 March 1928 in Latrobe, Rogers died on 27 February 2003 in Pittsburgh at the age of 74.
Rogers studied at Dartmouth College and Rollins College. Honours include Peabody Awards, Library of Congress Living Legend and Presidential Medal of Freedom, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 75 languages, Fred Rogers is No. 866 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 20 March 1928, Latrobe
- Died
- 27 February 2003, Pittsburgh (aged 74)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Christian minister, marionetteist, singer
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Dartmouth College, Rollins College
- Plays
- Piano, voice
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 75
Did you know
74
Lived to 74.
20 Mar
Shares a birthday with Henrik Ibsen and Chester Bennington.
2
Two people in the Index born in Latrobe, with Arnold Palmer.
75
Has a Wikipedia article in 75 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Fred Rogers
- MotherNancy Flagg
- SpouseJoanne Rogers
Honours and works
Awards
- Peabody Awards1992
- Library of Congress Living Legend2000
- Presidential Medal of Freedom2002
- Daytime Emmy Award
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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