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David Frost

British television host, journalist, comedian and writer (1939–2013)

  • Fame57.0
  • Momentum0.6
  • Wikipedia28.3K
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Lived 1939–2013, aged 74United Kingdom
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  • Wikipedia
    34 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1939–2013
    Aged 74
  • Known for
    Rogue Trader
    1999
Summary
Updated 2026-06-20

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 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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  • International Emmy Founders Award
  • BAFTA Fellowship
  • honorary doctor of the University of Sussex
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57.0
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Momentum0.6
Historical24.4
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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