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James Coleman (broadcaster)

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James Coleman
Born
James Coleman

Occupation(s)Television presenter, radio host, actor

James Coleman is a New Zealand television presenter, radio host and actor.

Radio

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Coleman first became prominent in radio broadcasting during his time on the now-defunct alternative rock station Channel Z. Following the station's demise he worked on Kiwi FM and was previously a regular host on Radio Live.

Television

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Coleman was the first host of TV3's Breakfast television show Sunrise. After poor ratings, Coleman resigned and was replaced by Oliver Driver. The show was subsequently cancelled.[1]

He also starred as a fictionalized version of himself in Series 2 of The Jaquie Brown Diaries.

In 2011, Coleman was the host of Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger, which was nominated for an Aotearoa Film and Television Award.[2]

Film

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In 2001, Coleman acted in the local film Stickmen.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Glucina, Rachel (8 April 2010). "Sun sets on Sunrise, ASB Business". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  2. ^ Online, NZ Herald (13 October 2011). "News stars duke it out at AFTA Awards". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
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