Andrew Younghusband facts for kids
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Andrew Younghusband
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| Born | December 14, 1970 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Citizenship | Canadian/Australian |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, journalist |
| Known for | Canada's Worst Driver, Canada's Worst Handyman, Tall Ship Chronicles, Don't Drive Here |
Andrew Younghusband was born on December 14, 1970, in Canberra, Australia. He is a well-known Canadian TV host, writer, and journalist. Many people know him as the host of popular reality shows like Canada's Worst Driver and Canada's Worst Handyman. He also hosted Don't Drive Here and Tougher Than It Looks. Andrew was also the narrator for the documentary series Tall Ship Chronicles.
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About Andrew Younghusband
Andrew Younghusband was born in Canberra, Australia. His father was studying at university there at the time. Today, Andrew lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He enjoys traveling and has visited over 40 countries around the world.
Andrew's TV Shows and Roles
Andrew Younghusband has been in many TV shows and films. He is best known for hosting reality TV series. These shows often involve challenges or learning new skills.
- Foodessence (1999) – Andrew was the host of this reality TV show.
- Tall Ship Chronicles (2001) – He was the narrator and also a crew member on this documentary series.
- Inside Media (2004) – Andrew hosted this news and satire show.
- Canada's Worst Driver (2005–2018) – He was the host of this very popular reality TV show. It helped drivers improve their skills.
- World's Worst Driver (2005) – Andrew also hosted this special TV show.
- Canada's Worst Handyman (2006–2011) – He hosted this show where people tried to fix things around the house.
- Don't Drive Here (2013–2015) – Andrew hosted this show about driving in difficult places.
- How Hard Can It Be? (2015) – He was the host of this reality TV series.
- Tougher Than It Looks (2016–present) – Andrew continues to host this challenging reality show.
Andrew's Writing Work
Besides hosting, Andrew Younghusband is also a talented writer. He has helped write many of the shows he has been a part of.
- Undercurrents – He was a writer for this TV series.
- Foodessence – Andrew was a co-writer for this show.
- Tall Ship Chronicles – He also wrote for this documentary series.
- Inside Media – Andrew was a writer for this show.
- Canada's Worst Driver – He was a co-writer for this popular series.
- Canada's Worst Handyman – Andrew also co-wrote for this show.
Awards and Nominations
Andrew Younghusband has been recognized for his work. He was nominated for a Gemini award in 1998. This nomination was for Best Writing in an Information Program or Series for his work on Undercurrents.
