Portrait of Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite

Bio: Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years (1962–81)
Born: Sat, Nov 04 1916
Birthplace: St. Joseph, Missouri, USA

Death: Fri, Jul 17 2009
Walter Cronkite is 92 years old
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Poster of JFK: 24 Hours That Changed the World
JFK: 24 Hours That Changed the World
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in JFK: 24 Hours That Changed the World
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Wed, Nov 22 2023
Poster of Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
as 'Self (archive Voice)'.
Thu, Oct 27 2022
Poster of The Janes
The Janes
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in The Janes
as 'Self (Archive Footage/Voice)'.
Tue, May 03 2022
Poster of The Martha Mitchell Effect
The Martha Mitchell Effect
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in The Martha Mitchell Effect
as 'Self (archive Footage)'.
Thu, Jan 20 2022
Poster of Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 24 2021
Poster of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 02 2021
Poster of I Am Jackie O
I Am Jackie O
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in I Am Jackie O
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 26 2020
Poster of The Real Right Stuff
The Real Right Stuff
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in The Real Right Stuff
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 20 2020
Poster of The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 22 2020
Poster of Killing John F. Kennedy
Killing John F. Kennedy
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Killing John F. Kennedy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 24 2020
Poster of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
as 'Self - Anchorman (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 23 2019
Poster of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Poster of Mike Wallace Is Here
Mike Wallace Is Here
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Mike Wallace Is Here
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of Apollo: The Forgotten Films
Apollo: The Forgotten Films
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Apollo: The Forgotten Films
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jul 20 2019
Poster of Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress
Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 14 2019
Poster of Apollo: Missions to the Moon
Apollo: Missions to the Moon
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Apollo: Missions to the Moon
as 'Self - CBS News (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 07 2019
Poster of I Am Richard Pryor
I Am Richard Pryor
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in I Am Richard Pryor
as 'Self - Anchorman (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 12 2019
Poster of Apollo 11
Apollo 11
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Apollo 11
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 01 2019
Poster of Reversing Roe
Reversing Roe
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Reversing Roe
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 01 2018
Poster of Studio 54
Studio 54
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Studio 54
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 15 2018
Poster of Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media
Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 24 2018
Poster of The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 04 2017
Poster of Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 28 2017
Poster of The Reagan Show
The Reagan Show
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in The Reagan Show
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Apr 22 2017
Poster of Dateline: Saigon
Dateline: Saigon
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Dateline: Saigon
as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Tue, Mar 07 2017
Poster of Led Zeppelin Played Here
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Led Zeppelin Played Here
as 'Self - Newscaster (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of The Man Who Saved the World
The Man Who Saved the World
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in The Man Who Saved the World
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 13 2014
Poster of Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words
Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 04 2014
Poster of JFK: One PM Central Standard Time
JFK: One PM Central Standard Time
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in JFK: One PM Central Standard Time
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Wed, Nov 13 2013
Poster of Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World
Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 06 2013
Poster of Valentino's Ghost
Valentino's Ghost
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Valentino's Ghost
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 17 2013
Poster of SS United States: Made in America
SS United States: Made in America
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in SS United States: Made in America
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 01 2013
Poster of Ethel
Ethel
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Ethel
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 20 2012
Poster of Gloria: In Her Own Words
Gloria: In Her Own Words
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Gloria: In Her Own Words
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 15 2011
Poster of Milk
Milk
Walter Cronkite was
92 in Milk
as 'Self (archive Footage)'.
Wed, Nov 05 2008
Poster of SS United States: Lady in Waiting
SS United States: Lady in Waiting
Walter Cronkite was
91 in SS United States: Lady in Waiting
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 03 2008
Poster of Chicago 10
Chicago 10
Walter Cronkite was
91 in Chicago 10
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 29 2008
Poster of Legacy of War
Legacy of War
Walter Cronkite was
91 in Legacy of War
as 'Host'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Man on the Moon with Walter Cronkite
Man on the Moon with Walter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite was
91 in Man on the Moon with Walter Cronkite
as 'Reporter'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
Walter Cronkite was
90 in The Pixar Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater
Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater
Walter Cronkite was
90 in Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 31 2007
Poster of The U.S. vs. John Lennon
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
Walter Cronkite was
89 in The U.S. vs. John Lennon
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of Apollo 13: The Inside Story
Apollo 13: The Inside Story
Walter Cronkite was
89 in Apollo 13: The Inside Story
as 'Self - CBS Evening News Anchorman'.
Fri, May 05 2006
Poster of The Making of 'Network'
The Making of 'Network'
Walter Cronkite was
89 in The Making of 'Network'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 28 2006
Poster of Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep Throat
Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep Throat
Walter Cronkite was
89 in Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep Throat
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 28 2006
Poster of Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire
Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire
Walter Cronkite was
89 in Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 28 2006
Poster of American Experience: The Nuremberg Trials
American Experience: The Nuremberg Trials
Walter Cronkite was
89 in American Experience: The Nuremberg Trials
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 30 2006
Poster of This Film Is Not Yet Rated
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
Walter Cronkite was
89 in This Film Is Not Yet Rated
as 'Self - 1968 TV Newscaster (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 26 2006
Poster of Return to Flight HD: The Inside Story
Return to Flight HD: The Inside Story
Walter Cronkite was
89 in Return to Flight HD: The Inside Story
as 'Host'.
Sat, Jan 14 2006
Poster of A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin
A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin
Walter Cronkite was
88 in A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin
Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years
Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years
Walter Cronkite was
88 in Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years
as 'Host'.
Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Walter Cronkite was
87 in Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of America's Choir: The Story of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
America's Choir: The Story of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Walter Cronkite was
87 in America's Choir: The Story of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Aug 03 2004
Poster of Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power
Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power
Walter Cronkite was
87 in Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power
as 'Archive Footage'.
Mon, Jun 21 2004
Poster of Silent Night, Holy Night with Walter Cronkite
Silent Night, Holy Night with Walter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite was
86 in Silent Night, Holy Night with Walter Cronkite
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of JFK II: The Bush Connection
JFK II: The Bush Connection
Walter Cronkite was
86 in JFK II: The Bush Connection
as 'Self - Anchor, CBS News (voice) (archive audio)'.
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Amateur Radio Today
Amateur Radio Today
Walter Cronkite was
86 in Amateur Radio Today
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of S.O.S. Planet
S.O.S. Planet
Walter Cronkite was
85 in S.O.S. Planet
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Oct 31 2002
Poster of Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Walter Cronkite was
85 in Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
as 'Self (voice)'.
Sat, Sep 21 2002
Poster of Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Walter Cronkite was
85 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 05 2002
Poster of O Holy Night: Christmas At Concordia
O Holy Night: Christmas At Concordia
Walter Cronkite was
85 in O Holy Night: Christmas At Concordia
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of Thirteen Days
Thirteen Days
Walter Cronkite was
84 in Thirteen Days
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Fail Safe
Fail Safe
Walter Cronkite was
83 in Fail Safe
as 'Himself - Host'.
Sun, Apr 09 2000
Poster of Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
Walter Cronkite was
82 in Television: The First Fifty Years
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Silicon Valley: A 100 Year Renaissance
Silicon Valley: A 100 Year Renaissance
Walter Cronkite was
81 in Silicon Valley: A 100 Year Renaissance
as 'Host'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of 4 Little Girls
4 Little Girls
Walter Cronkite was
80 in 4 Little Girls
as 'Self - Special Correspondent CBS News'.
Wed, Jul 09 1997
Poster of All Power to the People!
All Power to the People!
Walter Cronkite was
79 in All Power to the People!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 01 1996
Poster of The Secret of the Wild Child
The Secret of the Wild Child
Walter Cronkite was
77 in The Secret of the Wild Child
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 18 1994
Poster of We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
Walter Cronkite was
77 in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
as 'Captain Neweyes (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of As it Happened: The Killing of Kennedy
As it Happened: The Killing of Kennedy
Walter Cronkite was
77 in As it Happened: The Killing of Kennedy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy
Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy
Walter Cronkite was
75 in Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy
as 'Self - CBS News'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Walter Cronkite was
73 in Night of 100 Stars III
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Walter Cronkite was
73 in Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 16 1990
Poster of 50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration
50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration
Walter Cronkite was
73 in 50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration
as 'Self - Host'.
Sun, Nov 26 1989
Poster of Back to Neverland
Back to Neverland
Walter Cronkite was
72 in Back to Neverland
as 'Walter Cronkite'.
Sun, Apr 30 1989
Poster of Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Walter Cronkite was
71 in Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Fri, May 27 1988
Poster of The Dream Is Alive
The Dream Is Alive
Walter Cronkite was
68 in The Dream Is Alive
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jun 01 1985
Poster of I, Leonardo: A Journey of the Mind
I, Leonardo: A Journey of the Mind
Walter Cronkite was
66 in I, Leonardo: A Journey of the Mind
as 'Host'.
Tue, Apr 26 1983
Poster of Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Walter Cronkite was
65 in Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 12 1981
Poster of A Private Battle
A Private Battle
Walter Cronkite was
63 in A Private Battle
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 1980
Poster of All the President's Men
All the President's Men
Walter Cronkite was
59 in All the President's Men
as 'Self (archive sound) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 09 1976
Poster of New England Our Way
New England Our Way
Walter Cronkite was
58 in New England Our Way
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Dec 09 1974
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Walter Cronkite was
51 in The Movie Orgy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The Making of an Underground Film
The Making of an Underground Film
Walter Cronkite was
48 in The Making of an Underground Film
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Sep 06 1965
Poster of The Incredible Turk
The Incredible Turk
Walter Cronkite was
41 in The Incredible Turk
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jul 01 1958
Poster of The Price of Liberty
The Price of Liberty
Walter Cronkite was
34 in The Price of Liberty
as 'Narrator(voice)'.
Mon, Jul 30 1951
Poster of Man on the Moon: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11
Man on the Moon: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11
Walter Cronkite will be
92+ in Man on the Moon: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11
as 'Himself'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Fiasco
Fiasco
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Fiasco
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 2021
Poster of Whose Vote Counts, Explained
Whose Vote Counts, Explained
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Whose Vote Counts, Explained
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 2020
Poster of Challenger: The Final Flight
Challenger: The Final Flight
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in Challenger: The Final Flight
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 2020
Poster of The Seventies
The Seventies
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in The Seventies
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 11 2015
Poster of The Sixties
The Sixties
Walter Cronkite would have been no older than
92 in The Sixties
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 29 2014
Poster of Liberty's Kids
Liberty's Kids
Walter Cronkite was
85+ in Liberty's Kids
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 2002
Poster of The American President
The American President
Walter Cronkite was
83+ in The American President
as 'George Washington'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 2000
Poster of War and Civilization
War and Civilization
Walter Cronkite was
81+ in War and Civilization
as ' Himself / Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1998
Poster of AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
Walter Cronkite was
81+ in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 1998
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Walter Cronkite was
79+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Walter Cronkite was
79+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Walter Cronkite was
76+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose
Walter Cronkite was
74+ in Charlie Rose
as 'Self (Charlie Rose archive footage 12/27/96)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1991
Poster of Dinosaur!
Dinosaur!
Walter Cronkite was
74+ in Dinosaur!
as 'Himself - Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 08 1991
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Walter Cronkite was
72+ in Murphy Brown
as 'Walter Cronkite'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Walter Cronkite was
71+ in American Experience
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of Vietnam War with Walter Cronkite
Vietnam War with Walter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite was
68+ in Vietnam War with Walter Cronkite
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 06 1985
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Walter Cronkite was
54+ in Great Performances
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Walter Cronkite was
53+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Man on the Moon: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11
Man on the Moon: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11
Walter Cronkite was
52+ in Man on the Moon: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11
as 'Himself - News Anchor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 16 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Walter Cronkite was
51+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Walter Cronkite was
45+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Twentieth Century
The Twentieth Century
Walter Cronkite was
40+ in The Twentieth Century
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Walter Cronkite was
39+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Recipient'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Walter Cronkite was
39+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Walter Cronkite was
37+ in Climax!
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of You Are There
You Are There
Walter Cronkite was
36+ in You Are There
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Two for the Money
Two for the Money
Walter Cronkite was
35+ in Two for the Money
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1952
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Walter Cronkite was
31+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
Walter Cronkite was
24+ in CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
as 'Self - Anchor'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 01 1941