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Biography
Sir David Paradine Frost was an English television host, journalist, comedian, and writer. He rose to prominence during the satire boom in the United Kingdom when he was chosen to host the satirical television programme That Was the Week That Was in 1962. His success on this show led to work as a host on American television.
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Awards & recognition
- International Emmy Founders Award · 2009
- BAFTA Fellowship · 2005
- honorary doctor of the University of Sussex · 1994
- Knight Bachelor · 1993
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 1970
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- Primetime Emmy Award
- Steiger Award
- Grammy Award — Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording · 1979 · nominated
Filmography16 titles
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
2013as Self (archive footage)
2013as Self (archive footage)
Extras
2005as David Frost
2005as David Frost
The Carol Burnett Show
1967as Self
1967as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self
Maria By Callas
2017as Self (archive footage)
2017as Self (archive footage)
The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella
1976Executive Producer
1976Executive Producer
Here's Lucy
1968as David Frost
1968as David Frost
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1967as Self (uncredited)
1967as Self (uncredited)
Sunshine Superman
2014as Self (archive footage)
2014as Self (archive footage)
The Martha Mitchell Effect
2022as Self (archive footage)
2022as Self (archive footage)
The Daily Show
1996as Self - Guest (as Sir David Frost)
1996as Self - Guest (as Sir David Frost)
Leadbelly
1976Executive Producer
1976Executive Producer
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003as Self
2003as Self
The V.I.P.s
1963as Reporter
1963as Reporter
Rogue Trader
1999Executive Producer
1999Executive Producer
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
2021as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
2021as Self - TV Host (archive footage)