Chris Hansen
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
1
Records
Over his career, Chris Hansen has won ten Emmy Awards and five Edward R. Murrow Awards, making him one of the most decorated investigative journalists in television. His work on To Catch a Predator not only earned critical acclaim but also sparked national conversations about online safety. In 2014, he received the Michigan State University Distinguished Alumni Award for his contributions to journalism.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Michigan State University Distinguished Alumni Award
For contributions to journalism.
NBC News Excellence in Journalism Award
For outstanding investigative reporting.
Rankings & Lists
Top 10 Most Controversial TV Shows
Most Influential People in Media
Magazine Covers
TIME Magazine
2006-11-06
The Sting
TV Guide
2006-02-01
The Predator Hunter
People Magazine
2007-01-01
TV's Most Controversial Hosts
Records & Feats
Pioneer of sting-based investigative journalism on television
To Catch a Predator was the first nationally televised sting operation format, influencing countless similar shows and online content.