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Leslie Cockburn ( / ˈkoʊbərn / KOH-bərn; born Leslie Corkill Redlich on September 2, 1952) is an American investigative journalist, and filmmaker. Her investigative television segments have aired on CBS, NBC, PBS Frontline, and 60 Minutes.
Leslie Cockburn was born on 2 September 1952 in San Mateo, California, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for The Peacemaker (1997), American Casino (2009) and 60 Minutes (1968). She has been married to Andrew Cockburn since 21 May 1977.
Nov 7, 2018 · Leslie Cockburn is the mother of actress Olivia Wilde. She's a former journalist and politician seeking election to the House of Representatives in Virginia's fifth district in 2018.
Apr 10, 2018 · Like many congressional hopefuls, Leslie Cockburn was largely compelled to seek office in response to the specter and policies of Donald Trump: a man who denigrates women, journalists,...
Aug 30, 2013 · Leslie Cockburn is a journalist and documentary film-maker. Her books include: Out of Control, Dangerous Liaison, One Point Safe and Looking for Trouble.
Cockburn is the author of One Point Safe, the True Story of Russian Nuclear Security, Dangerous Liaison: The Inside Story of the U.S.-Israeli Covert Relationship, and Looking for Trouble: One Woman, Six Wars and a Revolution.
A producer for CBS News “60 Minutes”, a correspondent for PBS “Frontline”, a Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton, a writer and author, Leslie has won two Emmys, two George Polk Awards, two Columbia Dupont journalism awards, and the Robert F. Kennedy Award.
Leslie Cockburn ( / ˈkoʊbərn / KOH-bərn; born Leslie Corkill Redlich on September 2, 1952) is an American investigative journalist, and filmmaker. Her investigative television segments have aired on CBS, NBC, PBS Frontline, and 60 Minutes.
Oct 11, 2018 · Leslie Cockburn is an investigative journalist, the mother of Olivia Wilde, and the Democratic nominee in Virginia's 5th congressional district.
Cockburn's fearless advocacy, her undying commitment to social justice, and her firm stance on issues ranging from climate change to healthcare reform have all forged an enduring influence on US politics.
