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
  1. "Tommy Schnurmacher Bio". CJAD. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  2. "Tommy Schnurmacher". LinkedIn. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  3. "Private broadcasters' best programs wrapped in Gold Ribbons". 1997 annual awards. Canadian Association of Broadcasters. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
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