George Stroumboulopoulos: A Broadcast Veteran with a Passion for Social and Environmental Issues
George Stroumboulopoulos is a renowned Canadian broadcaster, known for his authentic and relatable on-air presence, and has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted and respected voices in Canadian television and radio.
As a passionate advocate for numerous social and environmental causes, George has been a driving force behind several initiatives throughout his career. In 2011, he was named the first Canadian National Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP),and in 2008, he launched One Million Acts of Green, which registered over 1.6 million acts of green on the official website.
George has also been an active supporter of various charitable organizations, including Nelson Mandela's Children's Fund (Canada),the Canada Africa Partnership on AIDS (CAP AIDS),War Child Canada, and Make Poverty History. He sits on the Board of Directors for The David Suzuki Foundation and Artists for Peace and Justice Canada (APJ),and has received the inaugural 'Swarovski Humanitarian Award' at the 5th annual Playback Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame Gala in Toronto.
As the host and co-executive producer of George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight, Canada's primetime talk show, George connects his audience with the world's most influential and fascinating actors, musicians, and newsmakers through his signature interview style. The show has been a huge success, with close to 3 million Canadians watching weekly and reaching 1 in 5 Canadians this season to date.
George's impact extends beyond television, with over 60 million views on the George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight YouTube Channel and a strong international following.
George began his journalism career in 1993 at a radio station in Kelowna, British Columbia, before moving to Toronto, Ontario, where he worked in radio for four years. He then transitioned to television, hosting NewMusic and MuchNews on MuchMusic, before joining the CBC as host and co-executive producer of The Hour. In 2007, he returned to radio to host The Strombo Show, which airs Sunday nights on CBC Radio.
