Jian Ghomeshi

Folk Singer

Birthday June 9, 1967

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace England

Age 56 years old

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About

Singer and radio personality who first rose to fame as a member of the satirical band Moxy Früvous. He later went on to become the host of CBC Newsworld's art radio show >play and the Radio One shows 50 Tracks and the National Playlist.

Before Fame

He attended York University's theatre program before earning a degree in political science.

Trivia

In 2012, he released the nonfiction book 1982 about that year in his youth.

Family Life

Born to Azar and Farhang Ghomeshi, he has a sibling named Jila. His father, Farhang, was a civil engineer.

Associated With

He has interviewed a number of stars throughout his radio career including Tom Petty and Billy Bob Thornton.