Born into great privilege as a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, Anderson Cooper made his climb to the top of TV journalism on his own. Despite numerous losses in his personal life, Anderson strove forward, risking his own safety at times to cover numerous wars and natural disasters. As the longtime host of Anderson Cooper 360° and contributor to 60 Minutes, he still reports some of the most compelling news on television. Part of the Outstanding Journalists series, Anderson Cooper, CNN tells the story of a man who turned personal tragedies into a drive to tell the compelling stories of others.