Known for movies
Channel 4 News (2006-2016)
as Himself - Presenter / Himself - Co-Presenter / Him
The TV Show (2008-2009)
as Himself - Host
Between Iraq and a Hard Place (2003)
as Himself
Unreported World (2012-2016)
as Himself - Presenter / Himself - Reporter / Himself
Short Info
| Date Of Birth | April 5, 1970 |
| Spouse | Lisa Guru-Murthy |
| Fact | Brother of Geeta Guru-Murthy |
Krishnan Guru-Murthy is a British television journalist and news presenter. He is best known for his work on Channel 4 News, where he has been a main presenter since 1998.
Born in London in 1970, Guru-Murthy was educated at Dulwich College and Balliol College, Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He began his career in journalism as a reporter for the BBC’s Newsnight programme. He then moved to Channel 4 News, where he has been a main presenter since 1998.
Guru-Murthy has reported on a wide range of stories during his career, including the 9/11 attacks, the Iraq War, the 7/7 bombings and the financial crisis. He has also interviewed a number of high-profile figures, including Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama.
In addition to his work on Channel 4 News, Guru-Murthy is also a regular contributor to The Guardian newspaper. He has written a number of books, including a biography of the former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
Guru-Murthy is married to the television producer Rupa Jogani. They have two children.
General Info
| Full Name | Krishnan Guru-Murthy |
| Date Of Birth | April 5, 1970 |
| Height | 1.79 m |
| Profession | Journalist, Television presenter, Actor |
| Education | Hertford College, Oxford |
| Nationality | British |
Family
| Spouse | Lisa Guru-Murthy |
| Children | Jasmine Guru-Murthy |
| Siblings | Geeta Guru-Murthy, Ravi Guru-Murthy |
Accomplishments
| Nominations | British Academy Television Award for Best News Coverage |
| TV Shows | Channel 4 News, Newsround, Operation: Surgery Live, Going Cold Turkey |
Social profile links
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [in 2014] There is this sense of national panic at the moment that began probably with the Jimmy Savile scandal and has gone through all the high profile figures that have followed. Inevitably people are led to think there is a paedophile around every corner. |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Married to Lisa and father of two. |
| 2 | Brother of Geeta Guru-Murthy |
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Set | 2008 | TV Mini-Series | Krishnan Guru-Murthy |
| Shaun of the Dead | 2004 | Krishnan Guru-Murthy |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millions | 2004 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel 4 News | 2006-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Presenter / Himself - Co-Presenter / Himself / ... |
| Unreported World | 2012-2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Presenter / Himself - Reporter / Reporter / ... |
| BAFTA Televsion Awards 2016 | 2016 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| And Here Is the News... | 2015 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Presenter, Channel 4 News |
| Humans | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Sunday Brunch | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| 8 Out of 10 Cats | 2005-2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks | 2007-2013 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Himself |
| 50 Greatest Kids Shows | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| What's Cooking? From the Sainsbury's Kitchen | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The 50 Funniest Moments of 2012 | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Them from That Thing | 2012 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| Stephen Fry's 100 Greatest Gadgets | 2011 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Dispatches | 2011 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Presenter |
| The 50 Funniest Moments of 2010 | 2011 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Davina McCall: A Comedy Roast | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Ask the Chancellors | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself - Presenter |
| The TV Show | 2008-2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Host |
| The Event: How Racist Are You? | 2009 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Presenter |
| Big Brother: A Decade in the Headlines | 2009 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Channel 4 News |
| Surgery Live | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself / Himself - Presenter |
| Chris Moyles Quiz Night | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Dead Set | 2008 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| Would I Lie to You? | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| The F Word | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Britain's Deadliest Addictions | 2007 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself - Presenter |
| Channel 4 at 25 | 2007 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Channel 4 News 1998-present |
| This Week | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Have I Got News for You | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Have I Got News for You: The Inevitable Internet Spin-Off | 2007 | TV Series short | Himself |
| Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Scoop! The Greatest Tabloid Headlines | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (as Krishnan Guru Murthy) |
| The 100 Greatest Family Films | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The Worlds Most Extreme TV | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Derren Brown: The Gathering | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
| Richard & Judy | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Banned in the UK | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Simpsons Quiz Show | 2004 | TV Movie | Himself - On-screen Participant |
| Big Brother's Efourum | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Beat the Nation | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 100 Greatest Musicals | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Pure 24 | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Second Coming | 2003 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| Between Iraq and a Hard Place | 2003 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Gorillaz: Phase One - Celebrity Take Down | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself |
| 24 Heaven | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| I Love Christmas | 2001 | TV Special documentary | Himself (as Krishnan Guru Murthy) |
| Number One | 2001 | TV Series | Presenter |
| Gorillaz: Charts of Darkness | 2001 | TV Movie documentary | Presenter |
| Good Evening Rockall | 2000 | TV Series | Himself - Presenter |
| Diana: The Nation's Farewell | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself - Reporter |
| Election 97 | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself - Reporter |
| Posh Frocks and New Trousers | 1990 | TV Series documentary | |
| Open to Question | 1987 | TV Series | Himself - Presenter |
| Newsround | 1972 | TV Series | Himself - Presenter (1991-1994) |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Team | 2011 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Would I Lie to You? | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Buzzcocks... Imagine a Mildly Amusing Panel Show | 2007 | TV Special | Himself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
