Cal Coons, Broadcasting-Radio, Televison and Film 1984

Toronto, ON

As writer and producer of The Listener, Cal Coons continues to help raise the popularity of Canadian television. This writer, director and producer worked on The Republic of Doyle, Murdoch Mysteries, ReGenesis, and Blue Murder. Both international hits, Murdoch Mysteries received 25 Gemini nominations including Best Dramatic Series, while Blue Murder was nominated for 26 Gemini including Best Series and Best Writing in a Series. Coons co-wrote documentaries for Bravo and Discovery, one of which received a Gemini nomination for Best General/Human Interest Series. This self-proclaimed workaholic is a member of both the Writers and Directors Guilds of Canada.

*2011 Premier's Award nominee in the Creative Arts & Design category

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