"The best interviewer in the business" is how Sports Illustrated describes
Roy Firestone, host of ESPN's Up Close Prime Time. One of America's most
versatile talents, he is recognized for his multiple abilities as an interviewer,
journalist, commentator and stage performer.
Critically acclaimed for his work in broadcast journalism, Firestone has
won six Emmy Awards and two ACE Awards for Cable Excellence. He has interviewed
more than three thousand people, including nearly every major sports figure.
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Jim Murray calls Firestone, "The best
interviewer I've ever seen. That's not the best interviewer in sports,
that's the best interviewer period."
Curiosity and passion drive Firestone to interview people beyond the realm
of sports and in the world of art, music, politics and popular entertainment.
His interview subjects are an eclectic mix ranging from President Nixon,
legendary actor James Stewart, jazz great Miles Davis, comedian Jerry Lewis
and pop icon Madonna.
Firestone performs his multimedia review before audiences in Las Vegas,
The Grand Old Opry and at major sporting events, meetings, formal events
and conventions throughout the world. The accomplished singer, impressionist
and humorist has shared the bill with notables such as Frank Sinatra, Loretta
Lynn, Vic Damone, Gladys Knight, the Four Tops and Frankie Valli.
Appearances on Late Night with David Letterman, Later with Bob Costas,
The Arsenio Hall Show, Nightline, Larry King Live, and Married with Children
have showcased his talents.
Firestone has performed for hundreds of corporate clients including: AT&T,
Cadillac, Quaker Oats, Pepsi, Nike, Toyota, Avia, General Foods, Delta
Airlines, Mayflower Movers, Sun Computers, Prudential, Thrifty Car Rental,
Northwest Airlines, Russell Athletic, Fujitsu, Anheuser Busch, Office Max,
Chevron, Transamerica, Sara Lee, Frito-Lay, Pontiac and Quaker State.
In his home town of Miami Beach, Florida Firestone began his career as
a sports reporter and anchor before moving to Los Angeles as a sports anchor
for KCBS-TV (1977-85). He was host of ESPN's SportsLook (1980-90) and is
currently host of Up Close Prime Time. Firestone currently lives in Los
Angeles with his wife and two sons.
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