Russ Howard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Russ Howard
Occupation	Curler
Date Of Birth	Feb 19, 1956(1956-02-19)
Age	68
Birthplace	Midland
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Aquarius

Russ Howard Biography

Russ Howard is one of the most popular and richest Curler who was born on February 19, 1956 in Midland, Texas, United States. Curler, who was awarded a gold medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics at Turin.

He is included on the Canadian Hall of Fame Curlers list that also includes Colleen J..

As a skip (captain), Howard has been in three previous trials (in 1987, 1997, and 2001), but never went on to the Olympics. Howard is also the innovator of the “Moncton Rule”, which evolved into the “free guard zone”, part of international and Olympic rules. This makes his 2006 medal particularly significant, as it is likely that without the excitement this rule adds to the sport it would not have become an Olympic event in the 1990s.

Howard stepped into the broadcast booth for the first time in 2001, serving as an analyst for TSN’s coverage of the Tim Horton’s Brier. Since 2008, he has been a mainstay analyst on the network, also providing colour commentary for TSN’s Season of Champions curling.

During his career, he married Wendy Howard.

Russ Howard Net Worth

Russ Howard is one of the richest Curler from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Russ Howard 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He won gold at the World Curling Championships 1987 and 1993, long before his Olympic success.

He was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.

Russell W. “Russ” Howard, CM, ONL (born February 19, 1956 in Midland, Ontario) is a Canadian curler and Olympic champion, based in Regina, Saskatchewan, but originally from Midland, Ontario. He lived in Moncton, New Brunswick from 2000 to 2019. Known for his gravelly voice, Howard has been to the Brier 14 times (8 as Ontario, 6 as New Brunswick), winning the title twice (both as Ontario). He is also a two-time world champion, winning in 1987 and 1993. He has also won three TSN Skins Games in 1991, 1992, and 1993, and participated in two Canadian Mixed Curling Championships in 2000 and 2001. He won gold at the 2006 Winter Olympics and two Canadian Senior Curling Championships in 2008 and 2009 finishing with a silver medal both of those years. Russ Howard was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. He is currently a curling analyst and commentator for TSN’s Season of Champions curling coverage.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Russ Howard Dating?

According to our records, Russ Howard married to Wendy Howard. As of December 1, 2023, Russ Howard’s is not dating anyone.

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In the 2009-10 curling season, although he played in bonspiels throughout the year, Howard did not curl in the New Brunswick Tankard due to his broadcasting commitments with The Sports Network (TSN). Howard has been commentating curling events for TSN since 2001.

Facts & Trivia

Russ Ranked on the list of most popular Curler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Russ Howard celebrates birthday on February 19 of every year.

Howard handled colour commentating duties for Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Top Facts about Russ Howard

1. Russ Howard is a Canadian curler and Olympic gold medalist.
2. He was born on March 23, 1956, in Midland, Ontario.
3. Howard has won two world championships and four Brier titles.
4. He won the gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
5. Howard is known for his unique delivery style called “the stabilizer.”
6. He was inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame in 1999.
7. In addition to his curling career, he works as a commentator and analyst for TSN.
8. Howard has also coached several successful teams including Team Glenn Howard (his son).
9. He is married with three children and resides in Moncton, New Brunswick.
10. As of 2021, he remains an active participant in the sport of curling through coaching and broadcasting roles.

What happened Russ Howard?

At the top of the opening broadcast, it was revealed that Olympic and world champion Russ Howard had tested positive for COVID-19 , and will be off the broadcast team for five days. Host Vic Rauter was paired with morning draw analyst Cathy Gauthier, as well as regular afternoon and evening draw analyst Cheryl Bernard.

Are Glenn Howard and Russ Howard related?

Her son Russ , world and Olympic champion, will be the colour commentator after retiring from a career that saw him go to 14 Briers. Her son Glenn, three-time world champ, three-time Brier winner, will skip Team Ontario, with grandson Scott as the fifth. Another grandson, Steve, is the third on Team New Brunswick.

Where is Cheryl Bernard?

Bernard lives with her common-law husband, curler Terry Meek, and stepson Connor Meek in Calgary, Alberta. She currently works as the president and chief executive officer of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.

Who is Russ Howard the third?

Russ Howard III is a music composer for film, television, video games, and commercials. His recent credits include the genre hit Hobo With A Shotgun, Body Language, 16-Love, and many more. He has provided original music for TV shows like Dollhouse, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Burn Notice, and Moonlight.

Who is the oldest professional curler?

World’s oldest curler, Lola Holmes , with the new rock handle we recently got celebrating her 100th birthday. Hopefully, she’ll be back curling next season at 101! On top of curling, Holmes said she does Tai Chi at the local community centre, which has also closed due to recent COVID-19 restrictions.