Biography
Fernando Pessa, ComIH, GOM, OBE (April 15, 1902 – April 29, 2002) was a Portuguese journalist and reporter. Early in 2002, Pessa was hailed as the world's oldest journalist. He joined Portugal's state radio in 1934, and covered World War II for BBC radio, for which he was subsequently appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by King George VI. On March 7, 1957, Pessa made the first live television transmission of the Portuguese Radio and Television service. He was married to Simone Alice Roufier. He died on April 29, 2002, in Lisbon, Portugal, shortly after his 100th birthday.
Filmography
all 9
TV Shows 5
Narrator 4
Movies 4
self 2
Narrator
Major Alvega (1998)
TV
Próprio
As Lições do Tonecas (1996)
TV
Próprio
Zona+ (1994)
TV
Self
Parabéns (1992)
TV
Self
Hermanias (1984)
TV
Narrador
Do Céu ao Rio (1964)
Movie
Narrator
Miramar, Praia das Rosas (1938)
Movie
Narrator
Já Se Fabricam Automóveis em Portugal (1938)
Movie
Narrator
Os Últimos Temporais - Cheias do Tejo (1937)
Movie
Ratings
Average 3.09
Based on 334 movie and tv ratings over time
1937
1964
1992
1998
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1902-04-15
Deathday2002-04-29 (100 years old)
Birth PlaceVera Cruz, Portugal
CitizenshipsPortugal
AwardsGrand Officer of the Order of Merit of Portugal, Commander of the Order of Prince Henry
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