Richard O. Moore

Known for: Directing

Born: February 25, 1920 in San Francisco, CA - Died: March 24, 2015

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.