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Jay Switzer

1956 – 2018

Canadian television executive

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About Jay Switzer

Lived 1956 – 2018 (aged 61). Jay Switzer was a Canadian actor.

Jay Switzer (July 11, 1956 – January 29, 2018) was a Canadian television executive, most noted as a longtime senior executive of CHUM Limited.

Born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in Lethbridge, he was the son of broadcast executives Israel Switzer and Phyllis Switzer. before rejoining Citytv as director of programming in 1983. He stepped down in 2007 after CHUM was acquired by CTVglobemedia. He then joined the board of directors of OutTV, and became one of the founding investors in Glassbox Television. In 2011, he was one of the founding partners in the new pay TV film service Hollywood Suite, and joined the board of directors of Shaftesbury Films.

He was married to actress Ellen Dubin.

Honours He was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2004. In January 2018, just before his death, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television named him as a recipient of its Board of Directors Tribute award, alongside Margaret Atwood, to honour his work in and commitments to the Canadian broadcasting industry.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Western Ontario
Awards
Member of the Order of Canada
Also known as
Jacob Switzer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jay Switzer?

Canadian television executive (1956–2018)

When was Jay Switzer born?

Jay Switzer was born on 11 July 1956.

When did Jay Switzer die?

Jay Switzer died on 29 January 2018.

What was Jay Switzer's occupation?

Jay Switzer was an actor.

What nationality was Jay Switzer?

Jay Switzer was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jay Switzer

· Wikidata: Q47519617

· DBpedia: Jay Switzer

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