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Ted Koppel was born on February 8, 1940 in Nelson, United Kingdom and is credited as a journalist, news presenter and writer. As of 2026, Ted Koppel is 86 years old. Schooling on record includes Syracuse University. Recorded honors include George Polk Award (1985), Orwell Award (1984), Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) and 1 more. Notable works include Nightline.
My Take
Ted Koppel feels like the conscience of broadcast journalism to me. Born in Nelson, England and educated at Syracuse, he spent twenty years at ABC before anchoring Nightline from 1980 for a quarter century, collecting the George Polk and Edward R. Murrow awards along the way. What I value most is his reputation as a serious, tenacious interviewer who actually pressed his subjects. In an era of soundbites and outrage, he embodied a patient, substantive approach to reporting that now feels almost endangered. I find myself drawn to journalists with that kind of backbone, and he set a standard worth remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ted Koppel
- Name (Japanese)
- テッド・コッペル
- Reading
- てっど・こっぺる
- Born
- February 8, 1940 (age 86)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Nelson, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- journalist / news presenter / writer / association football player
2. Background
- University
- Syracuse University
Awards & achievements
- 1985 George Polk Award
- 1984 Orwell Award
- 2011 Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2007 Great Immigrants Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Nightline | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted%20Koppel
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2096683
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Ted Koppel born?
Born February 8, 1940 (age 86).
Where is Ted Koppel from?
Ted Koppel is from Nelson, United Kingdom.
What does Ted Koppel do?
Ted Koppel works as journalist, news presenter, writer, association football player.
What is Ted Koppel known for?
Notable works include Nightline.
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