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Andy Rooney
American radio and television journalist, commentator, and author (1919–2011)
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| Born | Andrew Aitken Rooney (1919-01-14)January 14, 1919 Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 2011(2011-11-04) (aged 92) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Colgate University |
| Years active | 1942–2011 |
| Notable works | The weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney" on 60 Minutes |
| Notable awards | Emmy 2003 Lifetime Achievement 1980 "Tanks" 1980 "Grain" 1978 "Who Owns What in America" 1968 "Black History: Lost, Stolen, or Strayed" |
| Spouse | Marguerite Rooney (m. 1942; died 2004) |
| Children | 4, including Emily |
Andrew Aitken Rooney (January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011) was an American radio and television writer who was best known for his weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney", a part of the CBS News program 60 Minutes from 1978 to 2011. His final regular appearance on 60 Minutes aired on October 2, 2011; he died a month later at the age of 92.
Early life and education
[edit]Andrew Aitken Rooney was born in Albany, New York, the son of Walter Scott Rooney (1888–1959) and Ellinor (Reynolds) Rooney (1886–1980).[1 • Andy Rooney Marguerite Rooney Andrew Aitken "Andy" Rooney (January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011) was an Americanradio and television writer. His "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney" was a part of the CBS News program 60 Minutes from 1978 to 2011. His final regular appearance on 60 Minutes aired October 2, 2011. He died one month later, on November 4, 2011, at age 92. He started as a reporter covering World War II in Europe. Rooney joined CBS in 1949, as a writer for Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts,[2] when Godfrey was very popular on ra
Andy Rooney
Born Andrew Aitken Rooney
(1919-01-14)January 14, 1919
Albany, New York, U.S.[1]Died November 4, 2011(2011-11-04) (aged 92)
New York City, New York, U.S.Occupation Writer, humorist, television personality Language English Nationality American Education The Albany Academy Alma mater Colgate University[1] Period 1949–2011 Notable awards Emmy
2003 Lifetime Achievement
1980 "Tanks"
1980 "Grain"
1978 "Who Owns What in America"
1968 "Black History: Lost, Stolen, or Strayed"Spouse Children Brian, Emily, Martha, Ellen