Happy birthday! Charlie Rose turns 83 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on January 5, 2025

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 83 on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

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Charlie Rose is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-television host Charlie Rose (CBS This Morning, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rose, a cultural icon

Born Charles Peete Rose, Jr. in Henderson on January 5, 1942, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Rose's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Charlie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Charlie Rose as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Charlie, you're the best!