Andrew Younghusband

Birth Name:

Andrew James Cameron Younghusband

Birth Place:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer

His writing for "Canada's Worst Driver" earned him a Gemini Award nomination in 2005
In 2008, he was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Writing in an Information Program or Series for the "Road Test" episode of "Canada's Worst Driver․"
Was nominated for a 1998 Gemini Award for Best Writing in an Information Program or Series for "Undercurrents․"
Formed a professional sketch comedy troupe with two of his high school friends when he was 17
Started out acting on stage in St․ John's, Newfoundland when he was 15
Quote: "First and foremost, Newfoundland is story-selling culture; to this day, if you go to someone's house in rural Newfoundland, they are not going to ask you if you want to see a movie, they are going to tell you a story․"
Quote: "I've had a weird and eclectic career, and I really like that I've done in many different capacities, whether it be radio, stage, TV and film․ As long as I can keep myself curious, I'm totally comfortable with what comes along․"
Found his niche in reality television, hosting such programs as "Canada's Worst Driver" and "Canada's Worst Handyman․"
Worked as a crew member on the barque Picton Castle for a 19-month voyage around the world for the documentary "Tall Ship Chronicles," living under 19th century conditions even as he narrated the program
Took time off to take a four-month bike ride from Cairo to Cape Town

2008Gemini - Best Writing in an Information Program or Series:Nominated
2014Canadian Screen Award - Best Host in a Variety, Lifestyle, Reality/Competition, Performing Arts or Talk Program or Series:Nominated
2015Canadian Screen Award - Best Host in a Variety, Lifestyle, Reality/Competition, or Talk Program or Series:Winner
2017Canadian Screen Award - Best Writing in a Lifestyle or Reality/Competition Program or Series:Nominated

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