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Born on September 2, 1952 in San Mateo, California, United States, Leslie Cockburn is a writer, filmmaker and journalist. That puts Leslie Cockburn at 73 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Yale University. Listed accolades include George Polk Award (2009).
My Take
Leslie Cockburn is exactly the kind of journalist I find easy to respect. An investigative reporter and filmmaker whose work aired on CBS, 60 Minutes and PBS Frontline, she has gathered an Emmy, the George Polk Award and a string of major prizes, which is no accident in a field that demands real courage. What strikes me most is her later run for Congress: someone who spent decades exposing power then chose to step into it herself. That willingness to act, not just report, gives her a backbone I genuinely admire. She is a reminder that good journalism still matters.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Leslie Cockburn
- Name (Japanese)
- レスリー・コックバーン
- Reading
- れすりー・こっくばーん
- Born
- September 2, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- San Mateo, California, United States
- Occupation
- writer / filmmaker / journalist / television producer / film director
2. Background
- University
- Yale University
Awards & achievements
- 2009 George Polk Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Leslie Cockburn born?
Born September 2, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Leslie Cockburn from?
Leslie Cockburn is from San Mateo, California, United States.
What does Leslie Cockburn do?
Leslie Cockburn works as writer, filmmaker, journalist, television producer, film director.
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