George Crile III
George Crile III | |
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Crile in Afghanistan | |
| Born | George Washington Crile III March 5, 1945 |
| Died | May 15, 2006 (aged 61) |
| Education | Trinity College Georgetown University |
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| Television | CBS News 60 Minutes 60 Minutes II |
| Relatives | Rip Esselstyn (nephew) |
| Awards | Emmy Award Peabody Award Edward R. Murrow Award American Film Festival Blue Ribbon |
George Washington Crile III (March 5, 1945 – May 15, 2006) was an American journalist most closely associated with his three decades of work at CBS News. He specialized in dangerous and controversial subjects, resulting in both praise and controversy. He received an Emmy Award, Peabody Award, and Edward R. Murrow Award.