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Scott McGillivray Biography

Birth Name:Scott McGillivray

Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession Producer, Art department, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the Canadian Screen Award for best host in 2019
  • Studied commerce at the University of Guelph in Ontario
  • Quote: "I'm frugal and cannot get that out of my blood․ I never overspend and break the budget․ I'm really disciplined about where the money is spent․ I don't believe in splurging․ You have to be smart․"
  • After gaining international attention for his hosting duties on "Income Property", he would establish a production company to begin producing his own material
  • Besides his work on TV, makes a living as a real estate investor and professional carpenter
  • Has written several informational books concerning real estate investment
  • Manages Lifetime Wealth Academy, an organization providing information and assistance to those looking to learn more about real estate
  • Interested in real estate and carpentry since his teenage years, he began renovating homes in college
  • Has been featured on "Entertainment Tonight," CNN's "Your Money" and "The Today Show․"
  • Serves as host and executive producer of the HGTV series "Income Property․"

Awards

  • 2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Lifestyle Program or Series: winner
  • 2014Canadian Screen Award-Best Lifestyle or Talk Program or Series: nominated
  • 2015Canadian Screen Award-Best Lifestyle or Talk Program or Series: winner
  • 2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Lifestyle Program or Series: nominated
  • 2022Canadian Screen Award-Best Lifestyle Program or Series: nominated
  • 2023Canadian Screen Award-Best Host, Lifestyle: nominated
  • 2024Canadian Screen Award-Best Lifestyle Program or Series: nominated