TV Shows - Studs Terkel
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on November 21, 2024. Studs Terkel has appeared in 1 television series with data.
- #60The Daily Showas Self • 1 episode • #60 most popular showThe Daily Show is an American late-night program that combines comedy with satire to dissect current events, politics, and media. Known for its humorous take on the news, the show features a team of correspondents who contribute to segments and interviews.
Movies - Studs Terkel
Sorted by online popularity. Studs Terkel has appeared in 2 movies with data.
- #3,933Eight Men Outas Hugh Fullerton • #3,933 most popular movieEight Men Out is a sports drama film depicting the infamous Black Sox scandal in which members of the Chicago White Sox conspired to intentionally lose the 1919 World Series.
- #6,527The Big Oneas Himself - Author / Radio Host • #6,527 most popular movieThe Big One is a 1997 documentary film directed by Michael Moore, focusing on American economic issues and unemployment during his tour promoting his book Downsize This!
Studs Terkel Biography
Louis 'Studs' Terkel (May 16, 1912 – October 31, 2008) was an American writer, historian, actor, and broadcaster. He received the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 1985 for The Good War and is best remembered for his oral histories of common Americans. Terkel was born in New York City to Russian Jewish immigrants and moved to Chicago at the age of eight. He hosted a long-running radio show in Chicago and was known for his understanding of humanity and social interaction. Terkel's parents ran a rooming house that served as a meeting place for people from all walks of life, influencing his perspective on society.
On November 21, 2024, Studs Terkel had 274 Wikipedia visits, making him the #12,404 most popular actor online.