James Coleman (New Zealand broadcaster)

James Coleman
Born James Coleman
(1968-11-16) 16 November 1968 (age 44)
Marton, New Zealand

James Coleman (born 16 November 1968) is a New Zealand television presenter, radio host and actor.

Radio

Coleman first become prominent in radio broadcasting during his time on the now-defunct alternative rock station Channel Z. Following the station's demise he has worked on Kiwi FM, and is currently a regular host on Radio Live.

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Television

Coleman was the first host of TV3's Breakfast television show Sunrise. After poor ratings, Coleman resigned and was replaced by Oliver Driver. The show was subsequently cancelled.[1]

He also starred as a fictionalized version of himself in Series 2 of The Jaquie Brown Diaries.

Most recently, Coleman was the host of Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger, which was nominated for an Aotearoa Film and Television Award.[2]

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Film

In 2001, Coleman acted in local film Stickmen.

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References

  1. ^ Glucina, Rachel (8 April 2010). "Sun sets on Sunrise, ASB Business". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2011. 
  2. ^ Online, NZ Herald (13 October 2011). "News stars duke it out at AFTA Awards". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 14 October 2014. 
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Last modified on 12 April 2013, at 04:43