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- Elwy Yost was born on July 10, 1925 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor and producer, known for The Moviemakers (1984), Magic Shadows (1974) and The Superior Sex (1961). He was married to Lila Melby. He died on July 21, 2011 in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- SpouseLila Melby(1951 - July 21, 2011) (his death, 2 children)
- Children
- RelativesClementine Yost(Grandchild)
- Ardent movie buff and master interviewer of filmmakers..
- Before his career as a TV host, he worked in a variety of occupations. He served in the Canadian Army, worked in construction, tried his hand at acting, worked for Avro Aircraft Ltd in industrial relations, and taught high-school English. He met his future wife while working in the circulation department of the Toronto Star.
- Long-time host of movie presentations, and interviewer of many film celebrities, for TVOntario (a regional noncommercial TV network in Ontario, Canada). (1974-1999).
- Father of Christopher Yost and writer/director Graham Yost.
- He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on April 15, 1999 and given the honor by Governor-General Roméo Leblanc on September 23, 1999 for his services to communications in Canada.
- In 1975, Yost's suggestion won the competition to rename the Ontario Educational Communications Authority. "TVOntario" has been in use ever since.
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