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Leslie Cockburn (/ ˈ k oʊ b ər n / KOH-bərn; born Leslie Corkill Redlich on September 2, 1952) is an American investigative journalist, and filmmaker. Her investigative television segments have aired on CBS, NBC, PBS Frontline, and 60 Minutes.
Leslie Cockburn is a California-born producer and writer, known for The Peacemaker, American Casino and 60 Minutes. She is the mother of actress Olivia Wilde and has been married to journalist Andrew Cockburn since 1977.
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In 1988, Andrew and Leslie Cockburn wrote, produced and directed the PBS Frontline documentary Guns, Drugs and the CIA about the CIA's role in international drug dealings. In 2009 he and Leslie Cockburn produced American Casino, a feature-length documentary on the financial crisis of 2007–2008.
Leslie Cockburn is the mother of actress Olivia Wilde. She's a former journalist and politician seeking election to the House of Representatives in Virginia's fifth district in 2018.
Aug 30, 2013 · Leslie Cockburn is a former ABC News producer and a best-selling author of nonfiction books and novels. Her latest book, Baghdad Solitaire, is a thriller set in Iraq during and after the US invasion and occupation.
A producer for CBS News “60 Minutes”, a correspondent for PBS “Frontline”, a Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton, a writer and author, Leslie has won two Emmys, two George Polk Awards, two Columbia Dupont journalism awards, and the Robert F. Kennedy Award.
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Cockburn's fearless advocacy, her undying commitment to social justice, and her firm stance on issues ranging from climate change to healthcare reform have all forged an enduring influence on US politics.
