Dianne Buckner | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Toronto Metropolitan University) |
| Notable credits | |
Dianne Buckner is a Canadian television presenter, best known as a host of business-oriented programming, such as Venture and Dragons' Den, on CBC Television and CBC News Network.[1]
Buckner has also been a guest anchor on CBC news programs such as CBC News: Sunday, Midday and As It Happens, and has served as a back-up anchor on CBC News Network. She previously worked for CTV, where she hosted the consumer awareness program Live It Up![2] and was a reporter for Canada AM and CTV National News.[3]
She became host of Venture in 1997, succeeding Robert Scully.[4]
She has been a four-time Gemini Award nominee, receiving nods for Best Host or Interviewer in a News Information Program or Series at the 19th Gemini Awards in 2004,[5] Best News Information Series as a producer of Venture at the 20th Gemini Awards in 2005, Best Reality Program or Series as a producer of Venture's "The Big Switcheroo" at the 21st Gemini Awards in 2006,[6] and Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Segment for Fortune Hunters at the 23rd Gemini Awards in 2008.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2007 | Venture | Herself - Host | |
| 2013-2014 | The Lang & O'Leary Exchange | Herself - Host | 52 episodes |
| 2006-2019 | Dragon's Den | Herself - Host | 169 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 19th Gemini Awards | Best Host or Interview in a News Information Program or Series | Venture "Lawyer Sues Food Companies / The Corporation / AC Problems" | Nominated |
| 2005 | 20th Gemini Awards | Best News Information Series | Venture | Nominated |
| 2006 | 21st Gemini Awards | Best Reality Program or Series | Venture "The Big Switcheroo: Boston Pizza" | Nominated |
| 2008 | 23rd Gemini Awards | Best Lifestyle or Practical Information Segment | Fortune Hunters "Easy Wash" | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "CBC's Dianne Buckner to speak at IT gala". Journal Pioneer, May 4, 2002.
- ↑ Tony Atherton, "Ottawa must live down jokes for Live It Up". Ottawa Citizen, July 7, 1987.
- ↑ Antonia Zerbisias, "Canada A.M. signs J.D.". Toronto Star, July 18, 1990.
- ↑ "Buckner to make Venture sexy business show". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, November 12, 1997.
- ↑ Alex Strachan, "CBC leads Gemini-nomination pack". Vancouver Sun, October 21, 2004.
- ↑ Alex Strachan, "Stroumboulopoulos picks up Gemini for The Hour". Ottawa Citizen, October 19, 2006.
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