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Harry Brown

1930 – 2002

Canadian broadcaster

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About Harry Brown

Lived 1930 – 2002 (aged 72). Harry Brown was a Canadian television presenter, known for As It Happens and Metro Morning.

Harold Andrew Brown (12 January 1930 – 30 March 2002) was a Canadian radio and television host, who was associated with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He was one of the original hosts of As It Happens from 1968 to 1974, and subsequently became host of Metro Morning on CBL in Toronto.

On CBC Television, he was a cohost of Take 30 and Marketplace. He also hosted Speaking Out, a popular phone-in show on TVOntario during the 1980s, as well as the historical TV shows Where Once They Stood and The Undaunted, the latter winning an ACTRA Award for Best Television Program at the 13th ACTRA Awards in 1984.

His daughter, Robin Brown, is also a CBC broadcaster, who hosted the sports program The Inside Track.

Brown was born in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1930. He died in that city following heart surgery in 2002.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
As It Happens, Metro Morning
Also known as
Harold Andrew Brown

Family & relationships

Child
Robin Brown (journalist)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Brown?

Canadian broadcaster (1930-2002)

When was Harry Brown born?

Harry Brown was born on 12 January 1930 in St. John's.

When did Harry Brown die?

Harry Brown died on 30 March 2002 in St. John's.

What was Harry Brown's occupation?

Harry Brown was a television presenter.

What was Harry Brown known for?

Harry Brown was known for As It Happens and Metro Morning.

What nationality was Harry Brown?

Harry Brown was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Brown

· Wikidata: Q5667562

· DBpedia: Harry Brown (journalist)

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