Barbara Walters | Born: 1929

Retired American broadcaster Barbara Walters reigned over American journalism for 64 years, starting in 1951. Throughout those years, she explored several topics and rubbed shoulders with some of the world’s most influential and enigmatic personalities.

Walters was born on September 25, 1920, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Jewish parents. Growing up, her father made a living by being a booking agent. This, in return, exposed Walters to the world of entertainment and introduced her to several known figures of that time. Perhaps it was through this constant exposure that the journalist developed her knack for communicating with prominent personalities. However, her father’s connection with celebrities did not guarantee her and her family a good life. Walters recalled that her father lost several possessions throughout his life, forcing them to move from one place to another. When she finished her degree in 1951, the journalist did not waste any time and immediately started her career. From 1961 to 2015, Walters became a part of several known shows, including The Today Show and The View.