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David Fanning | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:David_Fanning_(8161988931)_(cropped).jpg) Fanning at the 70th Annual Peabody Awards, May 23, 2011 | |
| Born | 25 May 1946 |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Title | Executive producer, Frontline 1983–2015 now at large |
| Spouse | Renata Simone |
David E. Fanning (born 25 May 1946) is a South African American journalist and filmmaker. He was the executive producer of the investigative documentary series Frontline since its first season in 1983 to his retirement in 2015. He has won eight Emmy Awards and in 2013 received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy in honor of his work.[1][2]
- ^ Taddonio, Patrice (9 July 2013). "FRONTLINE's David Fanning to Receive Lifetime Achievement Emmy". PBS. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (13 July 2015). "CBS, PBS Lead News and Documentary Emmy Award Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 July 2015.