Tommy Schnurmacher
Tommy Schnurmacher is a Canadian radio talk-show host, journalist and political commentator. He was the host of "The Tommy Schnurmacher Show" on CJAD-AM in Montreal, Quebec.
Early life and education
Schnurmacher was born in Budapest, Hungary.[1] He received a Bachelor of Arts in English drama at McGill University in 1972.[2] He also received a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University.[1]
Career
Schnurmacher wrote a daily entertainment column for The Montreal Gazette for over fifteen years and was also the society Editor. His career in radio began at CHOM-FM, where he reviewed both films and plays.[1]
From 1996 to 2017 he hosted a talk show airing weekday mornings from 9 o'clock until noon on CJAD, and continues to occasionally return as a guest commentator.[1] He won a Gold Ribbon Award in 1997 from the Canadian Association of Broadcasters for a bilingual open-line show he hosted with Gilles Proulx.[1][3] He also has hosted a cross-country radio show with former Prime Minister Kim Campbell.[1]
He is also the author of three books,"Canada is Not a Real Country"[1] “Are We On Yet?" and “Makeup Tips from Auschwitz. How Vanity Saved my Mother’s Life”.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | 2001: A Space Travesty | Conductor James Levine[1] |
References
- "Tommy Schnurmacher Bio". CJAD. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- "Tommy Schnurmacher". LinkedIn. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- "Private broadcasters' best programs wrapped in Gold Ribbons". 1997 annual awards. Canadian Association of Broadcasters. Retrieved 10 September 2011.