Christopher Wallace, a stalwart in American broadcast journalism, has carved an illustrious career spanning five decades. Born into a legacy of journalistic excellence as the son of the iconic 60 Minutes journalist, Mike Wallace, Christopher has seamlessly upheld the family tradition with his tough and comprehensive interviews. His relentless pursuit of truth and incisive questioning have earned him comparisons to his esteemed father.
With a remarkable tenure at major networks including CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox News, and presently CNN, Wallace’s versatility has been a hallmark of his success. In 2018, he was rightfully acknowledged as one of America’s most trusted TV news anchors. Wallace’s accolades include three Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, a George Polk Award, the duPont-Columbia University Silver Baton Award, and a Paul White lifetime achievement award.
From 2003 to 2021, he hosted the acclaimed Fox News Sunday, where his interviews with political heavyweights like Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin garnered widespread acclaim. Notably, Wallace made history as the first Fox News journalist selected to moderate the final 2016 United States presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. The New York Times commended his approach, stating, “Mr. Wallace mixed humor with scolding and persistence with patience to guide his charges toward the most substantive encounter of an unusually vicious election.”
In a new chapter of his illustrious career, Wallace is the host of the captivating interview series titled Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?, broadcast on CNN and HBO Max, reaffirming his enduring impact on American journalism.