Robert Byrd

Biography

Robert Carlyle Byrd (born Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr.; November 20, 1917 – June 28, 2010) was an American politician and musician who served as a United States senator from West Virginia for over 51 years, from 1959 until his death in 2010. A Democrat, Byrd also served as a U.S. representative for six years, from 1953 until 1959. He remains the longest-serving U.S. Senator in history; he was the longest-serving member in the history of the United States Congress until surpassed by Representative John Dingell of Michigan. Byrd is the only West Virginian to have served in both chambers of the state legislature and in both chambers of Congress.

Known For

Gods and Generals

Why We Fight

The World According to Dick Cheney

Riotsville, USA

The World According To Bush

Body of War

All Movies (6)

• Riotsville, USA2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• The World According to Dick Cheney2013 · as Self (archive footage)
• Body of War2007 · as Self
• Why We Fight2005 · as Self (archive footage)
• The World According To Bush2004 · as Self
• Gods and Generals2003 · as Confederate General