Having been born and raised in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Tony Schiavone's burgeoning love for film came at a very early age. For the past year, Tony has been working with CNGM Pictures, a non-for-profit film production company based in Palatine, IL, and serves as their Director of Marketing. He was among 2009's Inaugural Graduating Class from Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy in Chicago, where he majored in film, with an emphasis in editing. In 2008, Tony entered the 48-Hour Film Project with a short film entitled, 'Urn Doctor, M.D.', which garnered six awards: including Best Editing and the Audience Award for Best Picture. In addition to editing short films, he has also worked on several music videos, feature films, commercial pieces and documentaries.
Longtime professional wrestling commentator.
Removed from WCW booking committee following a dispute with Terry Taylor.
Voted as the worst wrestling announcer for the third year in succession by Wrestling Report Live.
Known as the voice of World Championship Wrestling for most of the 1990s until WCW was purchased by the WWF.
(October 2005) Tony Schiavone is now hosting a Sports Radio show on 1240 AM The Ticket in Gainesville, GA from 9-11 a.m.
(October 2003) Employed by WSB-AM 750 Atlanta in Sports Department, and studio host for the Atlanta Braves radio network.
