About Fernando Pessa
Lived 1902 – 2002 (aged 100). Fernando Pessa was a Portuguese journalist.
Fernando Pessa, died on April 29, 2002, in Lisbon, Portugal. Fernando Pessa, ComIH, GOM, OBE (April 15, 1902 – April 29, 2002) was a Portuguese journalist and reporter. Early in 2002, Pessa was hailed as the world's oldest journalist.
Biography He joined Portugal's state radio in 1934, and covered World War II for BBC radio, for which he was subsequently appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by King George VI. On March 7, 1957, Pessa made the first live television transmission of the Portuguese Radio and Television service. He was married to Simone Alice Roufier. He died on April 29, 2002, in Lisbon, Portugal, shortly after his 100th birthday.
Filmography The Boys from Brazil (1978) - German Officer at Party (uncredited) Lionheart (1987) La gamine (1992)
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Who was Fernando Pessa?
Portuguese journalist (1902-2002)
When was Fernando Pessa born?
Fernando Pessa was born on 15 April 1902 in Vera Cruz.
When did Fernando Pessa die?
Fernando Pessa died on 29 April 2002 in Lisbon.
What was Fernando Pessa's occupation?
Fernando Pessa was a journalist.
What nationality was Fernando Pessa?
Fernando Pessa was Portuguese.
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