Read about Marilyn Denis net worth, age, husband, children, height, family, parents, salary and tv shows as well as other information you need to know.
Introduction
Marilyn Denis is a famous Canadian television and radio personality. She is the host of The Marilyn Denis Show and co-host of CHUM-FM’s Marilyn Denis and Jamar.
Early life
| Name | Marilyn Denis |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Occupation | Television and radio personality |
| Age | 64 years |
| Height | 1.68m |
Marilyn Denis was born on July 1, 1958 (age 64 years) in Edmonton, Canada. She is the daughter of Canadian parents and was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and received a bachelor’s degree in radio, television and advertising from the University of Idaho.
Career
Marilyn Denis began her broadcasting career at a local radio station in Moscow, Idaho, and later moved to Calgary where she worked at CHFM & CJAY-FM. In addition, she was a sports and entertainment reporter and weather announcer at CFCN-TV and TSN.
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Denis has been one of the co-hosts of CHUM-FM’s morning show since July 2, 1986. Originally titled Roger, Rick and Marilyn, co-hosting with Roger Ashby and Rick Hodge, then Roger and Marilyn after the departure of Hodge in June 2008 (Hodge’s replacement, Darren B. Lamb, departed from the station in September 2015) until Ashby’s retirement in December 2018 and is currently titled Marilyn Denis and Jamar.
She also hosted the syndicated daytime talk show Cityline on Citytv and A-Channel from September 1989 to May 2008. With the CTVglobemedia purchase of CHUM Limited, and the subsequent sale of five Citytv stations to Rogers Media, mandated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Denis temporarily found herself working for two separate media competitors. To resolve this situation, Denis announced that she would leave Cityline after 19 years to pursue current and future projects with the CTV Television Network.
Marilyn Denis hosted her last show on May 23, 2008. In June 2008, Denis announced she would be hosting a new show, The Marilyn Denis Show, on CTV, which was scheduled to premiere in the fall of 2010. However, due to studio construction, the program premiered on January 10, 2011, on CTV. As of January 2022, she continues to host her highly regarded national show.
Denis was awarded an honorary Ph.D. in Humane Letters from her alma mater, the University of Idaho. Denis also delivered the commencement speech at the University of Idaho on May 13, 2017. In 2005 and 2006, Marilyn won the Viewer’s Choice Award at the Gemini Awards. In 2007, Denia won the Gemini for Best Host in a Lifestyle/Information series for Cityline. The Marilyn Denis Show was awarded Best Talk Program at the 2016 and 2018 Canadian Screen Awards.
In 2006, Marilyn Denis was honoured with Canadian Music Week’s “Rosalie Award”, named after Canadian radio pioneer Rosalie Trombley, best known as a radio programmer for the radio station CKLW in Windsor.
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In 2017, Denis became the first female broadcaster to receive the Allan Waters Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at Canadian Music Week during the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards in Toronto.
Husband
Marilyn Denis is happily married to Jim Helman, they had their wedding on June 19, 2018. Prior to their marriage, she announced engagement to her husband who is her high-school prom date on May 8, 2018. She has a son, Adam Wylde (born in 1988). Her son is the morning host with TJ and Jax Irwin, at Bell Media’s CKFM-FM in Toronto, and the CEO, Head of Content & Partnerships at the Steve Dangle Podcast Network. As of February 2023, Marilyn Denis and her husband Jim Helman are still married and reside in downtown Toronto.
Marilyn Denis net worth
How much is Marilyn Denis worth? Marilyn Denis net worth is estimated at around $5 million. Her main source of income is from her primary work as a television and radio personality. Marilyn Denis’s monthly salary and other career earnings are over $400,000 annually.
Marilyn Denis’ remarkable achievements have earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. She is one of the richest and most influential television personalities in Canada. Marilyn Denis stands at an appealing height of 1.68 and has a good body weight which suits her personality.