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Roy Green | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947 (age 76–77) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | broadcaster |
Roy Green (born 1947) is a radio personality based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
He was born in Switzerland and moved to Montreal [1] as a young child.
Green started his radio career there at a rock station CKGM as a teen.
Green moved to Hamilton and started work at CHML on January 3, 1973. [2] He has also worked at Toronto's AM 640, as well as hosting a regional Ontario network program. Green retired from daily broadcasting on March 30, 2007 but continues to host the Roy Green Show, heard nationally, on Corus Radio Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm ET.
He has reaped many honours in the industry and community including being named a finalist in the City of Hamilton's 'Distinguished Citizen of the Year' in 2003, being inducted into the City of Hamilton's Gallery of Distinction in 2008, and was a recipient three consecutive times of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' 'Gold Ribbon' as 'Best in Canada'.
Green also worked as a fill-in host on the Charles Adler Show on CHML and has continued working for station owner Corus Radio on special projects. [3]
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