George Stroumboulopoulos

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Biography

A broadcast veteran in television and radio, George Stroumboulopoulos has earned a reputation for being authentic and relatable and is one of the most trusted and respected broadcasters in Canada. George is a passionate advocate of many social and environmental issues and has been an active supporter of numerous causes throughout his career. In March 2011, George was named the first Canadian National Ambassador Against Hunger for the world's biggest humanitarian agency, the United Nations World Food Programme . In September 2011, George received the inaugural 'Swarovski Humanitarian Award' at the 5th annual Playback Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame Gala in Toronto. George is the host and co-executive producer of George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight, Canada's primetime talk show, connecting his audience to the world's most influential and fascinating actors, musicians, and newsmakers through his signature interview style. Award-winning interviews continue to serve as the focal point for the show, with the addition of some unique, new elements, including the fast, furious and funny nightly comedy panel, featuring homegrown and international comedians. George's impact and influence remains, with close to 3 million Canadians watching George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight weekly and reaching 1 in 5 Canadians this season to date. Online, the George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight YouTube Channel has over 60 million views and a strong international following. George began his journalism career in 1993 at a radio station in Kelowna, British Columbia. He then moved to Toronto, Ontario, where he worked in radio for four years, at The Fan 590 and 102.1 The Edge. In 2000, George began his television career as the producer and host of NewMusic and MuchNews on the popular specialty television channel, MuchMusic. He remained at MuchMusic until 2005 when he joined the CBC as host and co-executive producer of The Hour. Starting out on what was then CBC Newsworld, he quickly grew The Hour to a critical and popular success on the main CBC Network. In 2007, George returned to radio to host a syndicated music and talk show, The Strombo Show. Audiences can enjoy The Strombo Show Sunday nights on CBC Radio and George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight weeknights at 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on CBC Television.

  • Primary profession
  • Producer·writer·actor
  • Country
  • Canada
  • Nationality
  • Canadian
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 16 August 1972
  • Place of birth
  • Mississauga
  • Education
  • Humber College

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Trivia

Hosts "Punk-o-Rama" and "Over the Edge" on Torontos radio station Edge 102.

Part Ukranian, part Egyptian, and part Greek.

Former host of Live In Toronto on Edge 102.

Has pet snakes.

Formely a writer for Off the Record on TSN.

Attended Humber College.

Has a younger sister, Natasha.

Was the host of Much News, Loud, and The New Music.

(November 2004) Annouced he is leaving MuchMusic after a five-year run to host his own prime-time show on CBC Newsworld, beginning in January, 2005.

(January 2005) Host of The Hour on CBC News World.

(July 2006) Host of ABC show "The One: Making of a Star"

His dear friend actor Richard Hong was killed in his home in Los Angeles while he was away.

Quotes

You have to trust the people who work with you and hire, but also listen to as many smart people as you can. .

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