Known for movies
Battle of the Blades (2009-2013)
as Himself - Host / Himself - Host - Judge / Himself
Christmas Fantasy on Ice (1992)
as Himself
Kurt Browning: Life on the Edge (1992)
as Himself
Stars on Ice: Light Hearted Moments (2003)
as Host / Narrator
Short Info
| Date Of Birth | June 18, 1966 |
| Spouse | Sonia Rodriguez |
| Fact | began training as a full-time figure skater at 16 |
Kurt Browning, CC, is a retired Canadian figure skater. He is a four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian National Champion. Browning is credited with having popularized a number of skating elements, including the first successful quadruple jump in competition, which he executed at the 1988 World Championships.
Browning was born on June 18, 1966, in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada. His parents were both schoolteachers. Browning has two older sisters. His early education took place in Rocky Mountain House.
Browning began skating at the age of three. His first coach was his mother. He later began taking lessons from former Olympic pairs skater Paul Wylie in Calgary. It was Wylie who encouraged Browning to pursue a career in single skating.
Browning made his World Championship debut in 1986, finishing sixth. He won his first World Championship title in 1987, becoming the first Canadian man to do so since Donald Jackson in 1962. Browning successfully defended his title in 1988 and 1989.
In 1990, Browning became the first skater to land a quadruple jump in competition, at the World Championships in Munich. He went on to win his fourth World Championship title in 1991.
Browning competed at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, finishing fourth. He retired from competitive skating following the 1992 season.
Browning has skated in numerous professional shows and exhibitions over the years. He has also served as a skating coach and choreographer. In 2012, he was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
Browning has been married twice. His first marriage, to Sonia Rodriguez, ended in divorce. He has two children from that marriage, a son and a daughter. His second marriage is to Sonia Rodriguez-Nava, a former Mexican figure skater. The couple has one son together.
Browning stands five feet eight inches tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
General Info
| Full Name | Kurt Browning |
| Date Of Birth | June 18, 1966 |
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Profession | Television presenter, Commentator, Actor, Figure skater, Choreographer |
| Nationality | Canadian |
Family
| Spouse | Sonia Rodriguez |
| Children | Dillon Browning, Gabriel Browning |
| Siblings | Wade Browning, Dena Miller |
Accomplishments
| Nominations | Gemini Award for Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series, Gemini Award for Best Sports Analyst |
| Movies | Life After Hockey, The Best of Stars on Ice: Vol. 3, The Best of Stars on Ice: Vol. 1 |
| TV Shows | Battle of the Blades, Skating with Celebrities |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada [July 2007] |
| 2 | Son, Dillon, born August 14, 2007 in Toronto. |
| 3 | Has an older brother, Wade & an older sister, Deana |
| 4 | He was awarded the C.M. (Member of The Order Of Canada) on October 23, 1989 for his services to sports in Canada. |
| 5 | Wedding Bells Magazine featured a multi spread layout of Kurt and Sonia. |
| 6 | Wife Sonia Rodriguez is a Principal Ballerina with the Canadian National Ballet Company. |
| 7 | Son Gabriel born July 12, 2003 |
| 8 | was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Association's Amateur Sports Hall of Fame in 1990 |
| 9 | placed 8th at the 1988 Olympics |
| 10 | began training as a full-time figure skater at 16 |
| 11 | began skating at 3 in order to play ice hockey |
| 12 | Gold Medal, 1989 World Figure Skating Championships |
| 13 | Gold Medal, 1990 World Figure Skating Championships |
| 14 | Gold Medal, 1991 World Figure Skating Championships |
| 15 | Silver Medal, 1992 World Figure Skating Championships |
| 16 | Gold Medal, 1993 World Figure Skating Championships |
| 17 | First figure skater to land a quadruple jump in competition (1988) Member of Canadian Sports Hall of Fame |
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars on Ice 2013 | 2013 | TV Movie | |
| Shall We Dance on Ice? | 2010 | TV Movie | Announcer / Performer |
| The Snowden, Raggedy Ann and Andy Holiday Show | 1998 | TV Movie | Andrew |
| The Great Skate Debate II | 1998 | TV Movie | Skater |
| Snowden on Ice | 1997 | TV Movie | Brett |
| America's Choice: The Great Skate Debate | 1996 | TV Movie | Skater |
| Aladdin on Ice | 1995 | TV Movie | Aladdin |
| You Must Remember This | 1994 | TV Movie | |
| Life After Hockey | 1989 |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate III | 2003 | TV Movie executive producer |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate III | 2003 | TV Movie creative director |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Battle of the Blades | 2009-2013 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Himself - Host - Judge / Himself |
| Walk the Walk | 2013 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Be Good Johnny Weir | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pop Star on Ice | 2009 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Book Lady | 2009 | Documentary | Himself |
| Kristi Yamaguchi Friends & Family | 2007 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Frosted Pink | 2007 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Skating with Celebrities | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| This Is Daniel Cook | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Canadian Idol | 2004 | TV Series | Himself - Audience Member |
| Family Feud | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Today | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate III | 2003 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Ice Wars 10: North America vs. the World | 2003 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Arrogant Worms: Three Worms and an Orchestra | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The Seán Cullen Show | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Stars on Ice: Light Hearted Moments | 2003 | Video documentary short | Host / Narrator |
| Ice Wars 9 | 2002 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Best of Stars on Ice Volume 2: Scott Hamilton's Farewell Tour | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself |
| World Ice Challenge | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
| Hip-Hop on Ice | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
| Canada A.M. | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
| Ice Wars 7 | 2000 | TV Special | Himself |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| From This Moment | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Ice Wars 6 | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
| Improv Ice II | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Halloween on Ice | 1998 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Ice Wars 4 | 1997 | TV Special | Himself |
| Battle of the Sexes on Ice II | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Too Hot to Skate | 1997 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Ice Wars 3 | 1996 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Sergei Grinkov: Celebration of a Life | 1996 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| Battle of the Sexes on Ice I | 1996 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 1996 Fox Rock 'N Roll Skating Championships | 1996 | TV Special | Himself |
| Ice Wars 2 | 1995 | TV Special | Himself |
| Ready or Not | 1995 | TV Series | Himself |
| 1994 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Competition and Exhibition Highlights | 1994 | Video | Himself |
| Ice Wars 1 | 1994 | TV Special | Himself |
| NBC Sports Presents World Champions on Ice II | 1994 | Video | Himself |
| World Cup Figure Skating Champions | 1994 | TV Special | Himself |
| Fox on Ice | 1994 | TV Special | Himself |
| NBC Sports Presents World Champions on Ice | 1993 | Video | Himself |
| 1992 Winter Olympics Figure Skating | 1992 | Video | Himself |
| Kurt Browning: Life on the Edge | 1992 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Christmas Fantasy on Ice | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
| Tall in the Saddle | 1990 | TV Movie | Himself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
