Birthday: March 20, 1928 (Pisces)
Born In: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States
Fred McFeely Rogers was a television personality, writer, musician, producer, and puppeteer. He is one of the most well-known television personalities in the history of American television. He created and hosted the preschool educational TV series ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.’ His gentle and kindhearted personality made him a role model among the young audience in the USA. Rogers’ show ran uninterrupted for more than three decades and became one of the longest-running television shows in the world. Rogers was born in a family which had interest in arts, and he learned music at a very young age. He later hosted and composed music for many TV shows targeted at children. After working with commercial TV channels for a brief period of time, he started working with community television channels as he felt that commercial TV channels could not work for the good of the society. Rogers was awarded a ‘Life Time Achievement Emmy’ and the highest civilian honor in USA. Several buildings and artworks in Pennsylvania are dedicated in memory of Fred Rogers. He was ranked 35 in TV Guide’s ‘Greatest TV stars of all time.’
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Also Known As: Fred McFeely Rogers
Died At Age: 74
Spouse/Ex-: Sara Byrd (m. 1952–2003)
father: James Rogers
mother: Nancy Rogers
siblings: Elaine Rogers
Born Country: United States
Quotes By Fred Rogers TV Anchors
Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males
Died on: February 27, 2003
place of death: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
U.S. State: Pennsylvania
Notable Alumni: Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Cause of Death: Stomach Cancer
education: Dartmouth College, Rollins College, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
awards: 2002 - Presidential Medal of Freedom
1997 - TCA Lifetime Achievement Award
1985 · Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For A Children's Series
1999; 1997 · Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a Children’s or Pre-School Children’s Series
2019 - Goodreads Choice Awards Best Picture Books
1993 - Peabody Award
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