Michael Landsberg Biography
Michael Elliott Landsberg is a Canadian sports journalist and the former host of TSNs, First Up with Landsberg, and Colaiacovo. Previously, Landsberg worked as the host of TSN’s Off the Record with Michael Landsberg from 1997 to 2015. Prior, he is an ambassador for Bell Let’s Talk and the founder of #SickNotWeak, a charity organization.
Landsberg was born and brought up in Canada. He earned his degree from Forest Hill Collegiate Institute. Elliott started his national career as an anchor on SportsDesk on TSN in 1984. While there, he broadcasted more than 5,000 episodes before joining TSN’s 30-minute. At TSN’s 30, Michael hosted the daily sports debate program Off the Record from 1997 to 2015. The program is one of Canada’s longest-running talk shows and he become one of the most trusted sports voices in Canada.
Formerly, Micheal co-hosted TSN 1050’s Naylor & Landsberg in the Morning and also hosted TSN’s First Up show alongside former Toronto Maple Leaf player Carlo Colaiacovo. Throughout his career, Landsberg has covered major sports events including skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and Olympic Daytime on CTV during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Also, in London 2012 Olympic Games, he anchored TSN’s Olympic Daytime.
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For his work, Landsberg has been nominated twice for the Gemini Award for Best Host in a Sports Program. He left TSN in July 2021. Aside from his work, Michael is an ambassador for Bell Let’s Talk, an initiative raising awareness about mental health, and the founder of #SickNotWeak, a charity that reframes mental illness. The foundation serves as both a resource and community for people living with mental illness, and those who wish to support their loved ones.
Furthermore, he has been numerous awards including in 2017, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his mental health advocacy, presented by the Governor General of Canada, at a ceremony held at Rideau Hall. In his free time, Landsberg likes to work out in the gym four times a week and enjoys skiing, sailing, and coaching his son’s roller hockey team.
Michael Landsberg Age
Micheal is 65 years old as of 2023. He was born on July 22, 1957, in Canada. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on July 22 every year.
Michael Landsberg Wife
Micheal is married to his beautiful wife Karen. Together they are blessed with three children, his firstborn who is 16 years old, followed by his daughter Casey and the last born Bichon Frise Whistler. The family resides in the Greater Toronto Area.
Michael Landsberg Family
Elliot is the son of Bill Maher and Bob Costas. He holds Canadian nationality and belongs to the White ethnic group. Nevertheless, the details about his background life and siblings are still hidden from the public.
Michael Landsberg’s Net Worth
Micheal has an estimated net worth of between $ 1 million – $ 5 million dollars. He has attributed his fortune to his successful career as a journalist.
Michael Landsberg Salary
Landsberg receives an annual salary of $ 65, 000 dollars. This is according to his current network report.