Washington D.C. Born Carl Bernstein on February 14, 1944, he stood out for decades as one of the most recognizable figures in American journalism history. Bernstein, who started his career as a reporter at a young age, made the big leap forward with the Watergate investigation he conducted with his colleague Bob Woodward in the early 1970s. This investigation, carried out within the Washington Post, brought to light the political scandal that resulted in the resignation of then US President Richard Nixon and deeply affected the understanding of modern journalism. Bernstein's presence on screen was shaped mostly through television programs in which he participated as "himself". Appearing as a guest in important productions such as The Daily Show, Real Time with Bill Maher, Anderson Cooper 360° and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Bernstein expressed his views on politics, media and democracy. He also frequently appeared in programs that reached large audiences such as The View and Today. This television visibility took him beyond his identity as a mere journalist and turned him into a familiar commentator of public opinion. Bernstein, who attracted attention with his book writing as well as his journalism career, has produced works that examine both his own understanding of his profession and American political life over the years. This intellectual and professional accumulation spanning decades has made him go down in history as one of the most influential media figures of his age.