David Fanning has been the executive producer of Frontline, the United States' sole regularly scheduled investigative documentary series on television, since its inaugural season in 1983. Throughout its illustrious history, the series has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including a staggering 34 Emmy Awards, 23 duPont-Columbia University Awards, 12 Peabody Awards, and 11 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards. In 2002, the series received an unprecedented third Gold Baton from duPont-Columbia in recognition of its exceptional post-September 11th coverage, a comprehensive series of seven hour-long documentaries that delved into the origins and far-reaching impact of terrorism.
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As a burgeoning filmmaker, Fanning initially embarked on a career as a young journalist in the vibrant nation of South Africa. It wasn't long before he seized the opportunity to relocate to the United States, specifically arriving in 1973. Upon his arrival, Fanning began to hone his skills by producing and directing a diverse range of documentaries, both local and national, for the esteemed KOCE public television station, situated in the picturesque state of California.
As his expertise continued to flourish, Fanning made the momentous decision to relocate once more, this time to the esteemed WGBH Boston, a renowned public television station. It was during this pivotal period, in 1977, that Fanning conceptualized and brought to life the groundbreaking international documentary series WORLD.
