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Andrew Heyward

b. 1950

American former president of CBS News, serving January 1996 until early November 2005

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About Andrew Heyward

Born 1950. Andrew Heyward is a television producer and television executive.

Andrew Heyward (born October 29, 1950) is a former President of CBS News, serving from January 1996 until early November 2005. He is a principal at MarketspaceNext and Heyward Advisory LLC.

He is the son of UNICEF deputy-executive director Dick Heyward and Russian-born interpreter Elisabeth Heyward. He has three children: David and Emily, both of whom work in New York City, and Sarah, a writer for HBO's Girls. He is married to Priscilla Painton, executive editor at Simon & Schuster. His first marriage to Jody Gaylin ended in divorce.

Heyward's successor at CBS News was Sean McManus, head of CBS Sports.

Heyward is played by Bruce Greenwood in the 2015 movie Truth.

He graduated from Harvard College 1972 with a B.A. in history and literature and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

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Important facts

Born
1950
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Television producer, television executive
Education
Harvard University, Harvard College
Employers
CBS
Awards
News and Documentary Emmy Awards

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Heyward?

American former president of CBS News, serving January 1996 until early November 2005

When was Andrew Heyward born?

Andrew Heyward was born in 1950.

What is Andrew Heyward's occupation?

Andrew Heyward is a television producer and television executive.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Heyward

· Wikidata: Q4757297

· DBpedia: Andrew Heyward

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