John Catucci Explained

John Catucci
Birth Date:11 July 1973
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:TV host, actor, singer, sketch comedian
Awards:Canada Comedy Award:
2006  - Pretty Funny Taped Live Performance
2004  - Best Sketch Troupe
2003  - Best Sketch Troupe
Alma Mater:York University

John Catucci (pronounced as /it/; born July 11, 1973) is a Canadian sketch comedian, singer,[1] actor, and TV host.

Early life

Catucci was born in Toronto, Ontario, and is of Italian descent.[2]

Career

He was the host of the Food Network Canada series You Gotta Eat Here![3] The series won two Canadian Screen Awards, for Best Lifestyle or Talk Program or Series and Best Direction in a Lifestyle/Practical Information Program or Series, at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards in 2014.[4] It also garnered nominations at the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards in 2015 for Best Lifestyle or Talk Program or Series and Best Direction in a Lifestyle/Practical Information Program or Series.[5]

Catucci is also a member of The Minnesota Wrecking Crew and the musical comedy duo The Doo Wops with David Mesiano, and has won three Canadian Comedy Awards with additional nominations for his work with those groups.[6] Catucci attended York University. He has also appeared on MuchMusic's Video On Trial and in the movie The Tuxedo. He also appeared as Bus Driver Bob on The Doodlebops.[7]

In May 2019, Catucci began producing and hosting the Food Network series Big Food Bucket List.[8]

Filmography

Television

Notes and References

  1. http://www.diamondfield.com/johncatucci.php John Catucci
  2. Web site: 10 Things You Didn't Know About John Catucci | Food Network Canada. foodnetwork.ca. July 2, 2019.
  3. News: Heard. Christopher. John Catucci talks food and travel on 'You Gotta Eat Here'. February 7, 2016. TheGATE.ca. December 12, 2012.
  4. http://globalnews.ca/news/1187739/continuum-you-gotta-eat-here-early-winners-at-canadian-screen-awards/ "History, Food Network shows win at Canadian Screen Awards"
  5. http://globalnews.ca/news/1770882/shaw-media-earns-dozens-of-canadian-screen-awards-nominations/ "Shaw Media earns dozens of Canadian Screen Awards nominations"
  6. http://www.thedoowops.com/ The DooWoops Official Site
  7. News: Abraham. Lois. John Catucci's food show 'You Gotta Eat Here!' now has companion cookbook. February 7, 2016. Times Colonist. January 17, 2013.
  8. https://www.tv-eh.com/2019/04/24/john-catucci-shares-his-big-food-bucket-list-beginning-may-25-on-food-network-canada/ "John Catucci shares his Big Food Bucket List beginning May 24 on Food Network Canada"