About Sean McManus
Born 1955. Sean McManus is an American businessperson.
Sean Joseph McManus (born February 16, 1955) is the former chairman of CBS Sports and was the president of both CBS Sports and CBS News from 2005 to 2011.
Education and early career
McManus graduated from Fairfield College Preparatory School, a private Jesuit high school in Fairfield, Connecticut, and Duke University.
In 1977, McManus began working as a production assistant and associate producer at ABC Sports. In 1979, he moved to NBC Sports and in 1982, aged 27, he became its vice-president of program development. the NCAA, the PGA Tour and Southeastern Conference (SEC) football/ basketball.
Awards
McManus has won 22 Emmy Awards He lives in Connecticut with his wife and children.
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Who is Sean McManus?
American television executive
When was Sean McManus born?
Sean McManus was born on 16 February 1955 in New York City.
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Sean McManus is a businessperson.
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Sean McManus is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sean McManus (television executive)
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