Richard O. Moore

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

February 26, 1920

Died

March 25, 2015 (95 years old)

Place of Birth

San Francisco, CA

Richard O. Moore

Biography

Richard O. Moore (1920-2015) was a pioneering American filmmaker and co-founder of KPFA, the first listener-supported radio station in the U.S. Moving to San Francisco in the 1940s, he became a key figure in public broadcasting, particularly through his work with KQED. Moore produced and directed numerous documentaries and educational programs, focusing on social issues, culture, and the arts.

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