Fred Rogers
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Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1928 - 2003
Occupation
Entertainment, Religion
Notable Achievements
Presidential Medal of Freedom, Emmy Award
Description
Star of the children's educational television show 'Mister Roger's Neighbourhood' on the PBS television network (1968-2001). Composer of over 200 songs for the television show.
Founded his own production company, Family Communications, to produce Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and related materials for children, families and professionals (1971). Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame (1999), and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2002). Recipient of four Emmy Awards (1999, 1998, 1985, 1980) and the Lifetime Achievement Award (1997). Subject of the documentary . Presbyterian minister. Bisexual.
