Lionel Bienvenu Biography and Wiki
Lionel Bienvenu is an Emmy award-winning sports director and anchor currently working at Denver7 Sports based in Denver, Colorado. He joined Denver7 in 2001. Previously, he served as an anchor at Fox Sports Net Work. He also won Emmy Awards in 2011 and 2014 for “Best Sports Anchor,” and one for his adventure show “Lionel’s World” in 2006.
Lionel Bienvenu Age and Birthday
How old is Lionel? Bienvenu is 61 years old as of 2023. He was born on March 9, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland but he grew up in New Orleans, United States of America. His birthday is always celebrated on March 9th of every year. RELATED: Leland Vittert
Lionel Bienvenu Nationality and Ethnicity
Lionel holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland but he grew up in New Orleans, United States. He is White ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Lionel Bienvenu Education
Lionel attended and graduated from Loyola University with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Lionel Bienvenu Height
How tall is Lionel? Bienvenu stands at an average height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m). However, his other body measurement is not yet available.
Lionel Bienvenu Family | Parents
Lionel was born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in New Orleans with his parents. However, information regarding his family members including his father, mother and siblings is currently under review. RELATED: Mark Esper
Lionel Bienvenu Wife
Is Lionel married? Lionel is currently married to his wife Heidi Reese, a New Orleans native and former LSU Cheerleader. The couple got married officially through a wedding ceremony attended by relatives and close friends.
Lionel Bienvenu Twins | Children
Lionel and Heid are proud parents of twin children, Bryce and Quinn. The family resides in Highlands Ranch, Douglas County, Colorado.
Lionel Bienvenu Denver 7
Lionel joined Denver7 in 2001 as a Sports Director. He hosted “Monday Night Live” with Broncos receiver Ed McCaffrey. Lionel also hosted “The John Fox Show” and “Mile High Living” in 2012 and 2013.
Bienvenu started his career as a Sports Anchor & Reporter in 1985 in Lafayette, Louisiana where he covered the Ragin’ Cajuns of USL. He later joined WVUE-TV Fox 8 in New Orleans where he became the host of “Jim Mora Show” with the Saints head coach from 1989-1993. In 1995, Lionel was awarded by the New Orleans Press Club as the “Best Host” and “Best Sportscaster” RELATED: Jamie Bittner
In 1997, Lionel left New Orleans and went to Los Angeles to work as an anchor for Fox Sports Network. At Fox, he filled in as the hour-long national highlight show “Fox Sports News Prime Time” which turned into “The National Sports Report. He additionally hosted “Baseball Today” on Fox, and from 1998-2000 hosted “The English Premier League Soccer Show” on Fox Sports Net and Fox Sports World. The show was found in the U.S., Europe, and Central and South America. The show was well known to such an extent that there were six distinctive soccer groups over the U.S. that named themselves after Bienvenu!
Lionel secured the 1997 Super Bowl and the 1997 MLB All-Star game, just as the 2000 “Metro Series” between the Yankees and Mets. He was likewise the guest host of “This Current Week in Sports” on DirectTV in June of 2000 and was the guest host on Fox Sports Radio in L.A. In 2001 he hosted the Fox Sports Regional Sports Reports for Los Angeles and the Rocky Mountain district.
Lionel came to Denver7 as Sports Director in 2001, hosting “Monday Night Live” with Broncos collector Ed McCaffrey. Lionel likewise hosted “The John Fox Show” and “Mile High Living” in 2012 and 2013. RELATED: Guy Penrod
Lionel moved to News and hosted the Denver7 morning appearance and “The Now” at 4 pm, yet came back to Sports in 2014. The best minutes so far have been covering “Rocktober” and the Rockies “Rush to the World Series” in 2007, just as the Broncos’ marking of Peyton Manning in 2012 and their hurry to the Super Bowl in 2013 and 2015. What’s more, Tebow-Mania in 2011 was staggering.
Lionel Bienvenu Awards
Lionel won the 2019 Emmy Award for “Best Sports Anchor” in Denver. He also won Emmy Awards in 2011 and 2014 for “Best Sports Anchor,” and one for his adventure show “Lionel’s World” in 2006. Lionel also won “Best Sportscast” from the Colorado Broadcaster’s Association in 2011 and 2012. He was named “Best TV Sportscaster” in 2014 by Westword Magazine.
Lionel Bienvenu Salary
Lionel as a sports director at Denver 7, in Colorado earns an estimated salary ranging from $57612 to $111484.
Lionel Bienvenu Net Worth
Lionel Bienvenu is an accomplished American Emmy award-winning journalist and sports anchor who has an estimated net worth ranging from $1-$5 million.
Lionel Bienvenu Facts
- Full Name: Lionel Bienvenu
- Age: 61 years old as of 2023
- Date of Birth: March 9, 1962
- Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland
- Wife: Heidi Reese
- Children: (Twins) Bryce and Quinn
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m)
- Education: Loyola University
