| Karl Stefanovic | |
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.jpg) Karl Stefanovic in 2009 |
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| Born | 12 August 1974 [1] Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
| Occupation | Television presenter Journalist |
| Notable credit(s) | Today Ten News National Nine News |
| Spouse(s) | Cassandra Thorburn |
| Children | Jackson, Ava and River |
Karl Stefanovic (born 12 August 1974) is an Australian Gold Logie-winning television presenter.
Stefanovic is currently a co-host of the Nine Network's breakfast program, Today.
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Career[edit]
Early years[edit]
Stefanovic was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School and the Queensland University of Technology, where he graduated with a degree in journalism in 1994.[2] After university he began working for WIN Television in Rockhampton and Cairns as a cadet reporter.[3] In 1996, Stefanovic took up a position with TVNZ as a reporter for One Network News.
In 1998, Stefanovic returned to Australia with a job reporting and presenting for Ten News in Brisbane, and also acted as a fill-in news presenter for Ron Wilson in Sydney.
Nine Network[edit]
In 2000, Stefanovic moved to the Nine Network as a reporter and back-up presenter for National Nine News in Brisbane. He received a Queensland Media Award for Best News Coverage for his report on the Childers backpacker hostel fire in 2000.[citation needed]
Stefanovic's reports on the 2001 Warragamba bushfires from Sussex Inlet in January 2002 led to his appointment to Nine's Sydney newsroom,[citation needed] and he was involved in the coverage of the 2003 Canberra bushfires.
In 2003, Stefanovic was posted to Los Angeles as one of the Nine Network's US correspondents.
In February 2005, Stefanovic replaced long-running Today host Steve Liebmann and currently co-hosts the program with Lisa Wilkinson. Stefanovic has been a fill-in host on A Current Affair for Tracy Grimshaw.
In 2006, Stefanovic participated in the Nine Network reality television show Torvill and Dean's Dancing on Ice. He eventually made it to the grand final of the show, but was beaten by Jake Wall by a viewer poll.
Since 2008, Stefanovic has been host of the Nine Network's Carols by Candlelight with Lisa Wilkinson replacing longtime host Ray Martin.
In 2011, along with his hosting role at Today, he is a contributing reporter on 60 Minutes. More recently, Stefanovic began hosting a Sunday evening edition of A Current Affair (ACA Sunday).[4] In December 2011 Stefanovic was a crew member aboard racing supermaxi yacht Investec LOYAL when it won line honours in the 2011 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.[5]
Stefanovic also hosted the Nine Network's evening reports on the 2012 London Olympics.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Beaconsfield | Himself | TV Movie |
| Great Barrier Reef | Himself - Presenter | 3 episodes | |
| 2011 | The Jesters | Himself | Go for Gold (#2.8) |
| 2010 | A Current Affair | Himself - Reporter | Episode dated 22 March 2010 |
| 2009 | Australia's Funniest Home Videos | Himself | 20 Year Special (#20.8) |
| 2008 | Hole in the Wall | Himself - Brains Team Captain | Brains vs. Brawn (#1.6) |
| 2007 | A Current Affair | Himself - Fill-in Host | Episode dated 27 August 2007 |
| 20 to 1 | Himself | 50 to 01: Great Movie One Liners (#4.10) | |
| Temptation | Himself - Contestant | 2 episodes | |
| 2006 | Torvill & Dean's Dancing on Ice | Himself | 8 episodes |
| Bert's Family Feud | Himself - Team Captain | 3 episodes | |
| 2005 | The Price Is Right | Himself | Episode dated 24 October 2005 |
| 2005-Present | Today | Host | |
| 1982 | The Today Show | Host - Himself |
Awards[edit]
At the 2011 Logie Awards, Stefanovic won two awards - the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality, and the Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter.
References[edit]
- ^ Karl Stefanovic cranks up the karaoke for Girls Just Wanna have Fun at 35th birthday - Sydney Confidential (The Daily Telegraph), 17 August 2009
- ^ Mason, James (2011). Churchie: The Centenary Register. Brisbane, Australia: The Anglican Church Grammar School. ISBN 978-0-646-55807-3.
- ^ Karl Stefanovic Bio from Today site
- ^ "Karl Stefanovic hosts ACA Sunday". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ^ "Investec LOYAL race winner as appeal dismissed". Sydney Morning Herald. AAP. 29 December 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
External links[edit]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Karl Stefanovic |
- Karl Stefanovic profile at TODAY
- Karl Stefanovic Twitter
- Karl Stefanovic at the Internet Movie Database
| Media offices | ||
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| Preceded by Steve Liebmann |
Today Co-host with Lisa Wilkinson 14 February 2005 – |
Incumbent |
| Awards and achievements | ||
| Preceded by Ray Meagher |
Gold Logie Award Most Popular Personality on Australian Television 2011 for Today |
Succeeded by Hamish Blake |
| Preceded by Shaun Micallef |
Logie Award Most Popular TV Presenter 2011 for Today |
Succeeded by Adam Hills |
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