Mike Wallace

Biography

Myron Leon 'Mike' Wallace was a renowned American journalist and television personality known for his investigative journalism that spanned seven decades. As one of the original correspondents on CBS' 60 Minutes, he interviewed prominent newsmakers from politics to celebrities and academics until retiring in 2006. A pioneer in investigative reporting, Wallace left an indelible mark on journalism, and his legacy continues through his work and as a father of broadcast journalist Chris Wallace.