Richard O. Moore

Birthday: 2/26/1920
Deathday: 3/25/2015
Place of birth: San Francisco, CA
Fame for: Directing

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.