Ted Yates

Actor

Born: October 1, 1930 (26 years old)

Died: June 5, 1957

Place of birth: Sheridan, Wyoming, USA

Biography

Ted Yates was among the most honored and respected of television's news documentary filmmakers. He was known as a tenacious reporter and producer. Born as Frederick Langdon Yates Jr., he was a pioneer in television documentary, with an intimate understanding of the medium's visual power. During a tribute broadcast following his death, his colleagues described him as "not a daredevil but a dedicated professional."

Filmography (1)

• The Look of Silence (2014, ★ 7.8)