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John Morayniss Biography

Birth Name:John Morayniss

Profession Producer, Production manager

Fast Facts

  • Won a Canadian Screen Award in 2014 for "Call Me Fitz" along with others involved with the program
  • He, Lukas Reiter and John Grisham were nominated for a Golden Nymph at the 2012 Monte-Carlo TV Festival for the drama series "The Firm․"
  • Was nominated for a 2008 Leo Award for "Whistler," along with others
  • Quote: "For most content creators, it's not just about Canada and the regulatory system here․ It's about how to make our shows work globally․"
  • Co-founded Blueprint Entertainment and served as CEO before moving on to eOne Television
  • Known for executive producing "Kenny vs․ Spenny," "Rookie Blue," "Hung" and "Haven․"

Awards

  • 2004Gemini-Best Reality Based Entertainment Program or Series: nominated
  • 2006Gemini-Best Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2008Gemini-Best Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2008Leo-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2009Gemini-Best Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2011Gemini-Best Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding International Producer (Drama Series): nominated
  • 2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2014Canadian Screen Award-Best Comedy Program or Series: winner
  • 2015Canadian Screen Award-Best Comedy Series: winner
  • 2016IDA Award-Best Limited Series: nominated
  • 2017Leo-Best Dramatic Series: winner
  • 2018Leo-Best Dramatic Series: nominated