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{{Short description|French sports journalist and television host}}
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| birth_place = [[Boulogne-Billancourt]], [[France]]
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'''Nelson Monfort''' (born on 12 March 1953 in [[Boulogne-Billancourt]], [[Hauts-de-Seine]]) is a [[television host]] and [[sports journalist]] on [[France Televisions]].
'''Nelson Monfort''' (born March 12, 1953) is a French [[sports journalist]], [[linguist]] and [[television host]].


==TV and radio career==
==TV and radio career==
He commented on the [[figure skating]] and interviewed athletes just after their competition. Among his most famous interviews are that of [[Martina Navratilova]] in 1987,<ref>{{fr}} {{cite web |title=La biographie de Nelson Monfort |url=http://www.actustar.com/Star/1716/nelson-monfort |publisher=''Actu Star'' |accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref> [[Carl Lewis]], [[Bill Clinton]] at Roland Garros in 2001 and sprinter [[Michael Johnson (athlete)|Michael Johnson]] during the [[Olympic Games]] in [[Atlanta]].
After his studies at the [[Sciences Po|Paris Institute of Political Studies]], Monfort began his career as a sports journalist by commenting [[figure skating]] events. A Frenchman of [[Americans|American]] heritage, he is fluent in [[English language|English]] in addition to his native [[French language|French]], and can also speak [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[Italian language|Italian]] and [[German language|German]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Nelson Montfort : 'j'ai toujours été naturellement curieux des langues' |url=https://www.actualitte.com/article/interviews/nelson-montfort-j-ai-toujours-ete-naturellement-curieux-des-langues/57888 |publisher=ActuaLitté |last=Solym |first=Clément| date=2011-05-30| accessdate=2018-09-09 |language=fr }}</ref> which helped him in his career as he was able to interview various international athletes. Among his most famous interviews are that of [[Martina Navratilova]] in 1987,<ref>{{cite web |title=La biographie de Nelson Monfort |url=http://www.actustar.com/Star/1716/nelson-monfort |publisher=Actu Star |accessdate=2009-07-01 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609053452/http://www.actustar.com/Star/1716/nelson-monfort |archivedate=2009-06-09 }}</ref> [[Carl Lewis]], [[Bill Clinton]] at Roland Garros in 2001 and sprinter [[Michael Johnson (athlete)|Michael Johnson]] during the [[1996 Summer Olympics|Olympic Games in Atlanta]].


He presented ''Le Journal des Sports'' during the 1980s-1990s on [[FR3]], then the program ''Les Mélodies de Nelson'' on Radio Classique on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00am to 1:00pm and wrote articles in ''[[Le Figaro]]''.
He hosted sports TV show ''Le Journal des Sports'' during the 1980s and 1990s on [[France 3|FR3]], then ''Les Mélodies de Nelson'' on Radio Classique, and wrote for newspaper ''[[Le Figaro]]''.


In September 2008, he became a [[columnist]] of ''le Club Sports'' on [[Europe 1]], alongside [[Alexandre Delpérier]].
In September 2008, he became a [[columnist]] of ''Le Club Sports'' on [[Europe 1]], alongside [[Alexandre Delpérier]].


He also presents television [[game show]]s: ''Jeux sans frontières'' in 1999 with [[Fabienne Égal]], ''Une semaine chrono'' in 2006 with Pierre Mathieu and ''Intervilles'' with [[Philippe Candeloro]].<ref>{{fr}} {{cite web |title=Nelson Monfort |url=http://www.showbizactu.com/actualite-people/94799/nelson-monfort/ |publisher=''Show Biz Actu'' |accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref>
He also hosted the [[game show]]s ''[[Jeux Sans Frontières]]'' in 1999 (with [[Fabienne Égal]]), ''Une semaine chrono'' in 2006 (with Pierre Mathieu) and ''[[Intervilles]]'' (with [[Philippe Candeloro]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=Nelson Monfort |url=http://www.showbizactu.com/actualite-people/94799/nelson-monfort/ |publisher=Show Biz Actu |accessdate=2009-07-01|language=fr}}</ref>


==Controversies==
In June 2009, he was criticized by the Society of Journalists of France Télévisions for having received a [[Mickey Mouse]] on his show ''Tennis Club'' and therefore having promoted [[Disneyland]].<ref>{{fr}} {{cite web| title="Polémique après un 'ménage' de Nelson Monfort pour Disney", publié par Julien Mielcarek, Lundi 8 Juin 2009 15h41 |url=http://www.ozap.com/actu/polemique-menage-nelson-monfort-disney/280986 |publisher=''Ozap'' |accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref>
In June 2009, Monfort was criticized by some journalists' unions within [[France Télévisions]] for interviewing "[[Mickey Mouse]]" on his TV show ''Tennis Club''. While the character was officially here to campaign for a charity, the unions questioned Monfort's adherence to [[Journalism ethics and standards|journalism ethics]] and accused him of promoting the [[Disneyland Park (Paris)|Disneyland Park]], as he was in the park a few days before to provide commentary for a "Tennis Party".<ref>{{cite web |title="Polémique après un 'ménage' de Nelson Monfort pour Disney", publié par Julien Mielcarek, Lundi 8 Juin 2009 15h41 |url=http://www.ozap.com/actu/polemique-menage-nelson-monfort-disney/280986 |publisher=Ozap |accessdate=2009-07-01 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714044148/http://www.ozap.com/actu/polemique-menage-nelson-monfort-disney/280986 |archivedate=2009-07-14 }}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Nelson Monfort was born on March 12, 1953, in [[Boulogne-Billancourt]] in the [[Hauts-de-Seine]] department of France, to an American father, [[Colonel (United States)|Colonel]] Nelson W. Monfort, and a Belgian mother, Bequita van de Kerkove.<ref>[[#HorsAntenne|Monfort (2000)]], p. 20.</ref> He was raised in France in his father's [[Protestantism|Protestant]] religion.<ref>{{cite news |title=G.O. des J.O. |url=http://www.liberation.fr/medias/2006/02/11/go-des-jo_29560 |newspaper=[[Libération]] |last1=Garrigos |first1=Raphaël| last2=Roberts| first2=Isabelle| date=2006-02-11| accessdate=2018-09-09 |language=fr }}</ref>
He is the son of American Colonel Nelson Monfort Senior and was a student at the [[Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris]].


According to Monfort, while his father was American, his surname is [[French people|French]] and was originally ''"de Montfort"''; the ''"de"'' part allegedly being a [[nobiliary particle]] that was dropped when Monfort's [[Huguenots|Huguenot]] ancestors emigrated out of France to escape [[Anti-Protestantism|religious persecution]] following the [[Edict of Fontainebleau|revocation of the Edict of Nantes]].<ref>[[#HorsAntenne|Monfort (2000)]], p. 19.</ref>
He has two children named Isaure and Victoria, with his wife Dominique.


He is married and has two children; one of his daughters, Victoria, is an actress and TV host.<ref>{{cite web |title=Qui sont Isaure et Victoria, les charmantes filles de Nelson Monfort ? |url=https://www.programme-tv.net/news/sport/202535-qui-sont-isaure-et-victoria-les-charmantes-filles-de-nelson-monfort-photos/ |publisher=Télé-Loisirs |last=Ruffier |first=Marion| date=2018-03-12| accessdate=2018-09-09 |language=fr }}</ref>
In February 2009, he claimed he saw a [[UFO]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBCZ6yC3Z9Q YouTube video about his UFO sighting]</ref>


Monfort claimed he and his wife [[Close encounter#Close Encounters of the First Kind|saw]] an [[unidentified flying object]] (UFO) at night in 1985 in the [[Alps]]. He described the object as a "shiny rectangle" that was "making no sound at all" and eventually "did a 45-degree turn and flew amazingly fast into the sky".<ref>{{YouTube|YBCZ6yC3Z9Q|Video about his UFO sighting}} {{Dead link|date=September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Nelson Monfort raconte son expérience avec un ovni |url=https://www.rtl.fr/culture/medias-people/nelson-monfort-raconte-son-experience-avec-un-ovni-7779039589 |publisher=[[RTL (French radio)|RTL]] |last1=Bonte |first1=Arièle| date=2015-07-08| accessdate=2018-09-09 |language=fr }}</ref>
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==Bibliography by Monfort==
* ''Nelson Monfort hors antenne'', Solar ed, 2000 (ISBN 978-2263027055)
* ''C'est à vous Nelson'', preface by [[Nicolas Canteloup]], Le Moment ed., 2009


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}

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==Bibliography==
* {{cite book|ref=HorsAntenne|first1=Nelson|last1=Monfort|first2=Renaud|last2=de Laborderie|title=Nelson Monfort hors antenne|publisher=Solar|year=2000|isbn=978-2263027055}} Prefaced by [[Stéphane Diagana]].
* {{cite book|first1=Nelson|last1=Monfort|title=C'est à vous, Nelson|publisher=Le Moment|year=2009|isbn=978-2354170479}} Prefaced by [[Nicolas Canteloup]].

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Revision as of 19:03, 22 October 2022

Nelson Monfort
Nelson Monfort in 2010
Born (1953-03-12) 12 March 1953 (age 71)
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
NationalityFrench
OccupationTelevision journalist

Nelson Monfort (born March 12, 1953) is a French sports journalist, linguist and television host.

TV and radio career

After his studies at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, Monfort began his career as a sports journalist by commenting figure skating events. A Frenchman of American heritage, he is fluent in English in addition to his native French, and can also speak Spanish, Italian and German,[1] which helped him in his career as he was able to interview various international athletes. Among his most famous interviews are that of Martina Navratilova in 1987,[2] Carl Lewis, Bill Clinton at Roland Garros in 2001 and sprinter Michael Johnson during the Olympic Games in Atlanta.

He hosted sports TV show Le Journal des Sports during the 1980s and 1990s on FR3, then Les Mélodies de Nelson on Radio Classique, and wrote for newspaper Le Figaro.

In September 2008, he became a columnist of Le Club Sports on Europe 1, alongside Alexandre Delpérier.

He also hosted the game shows Jeux Sans Frontières in 1999 (with Fabienne Égal), Une semaine chrono in 2006 (with Pierre Mathieu) and Intervilles (with Philippe Candeloro).[3]

Controversies

In June 2009, Monfort was criticized by some journalists' unions within France Télévisions for interviewing "Mickey Mouse" on his TV show Tennis Club. While the character was officially here to campaign for a charity, the unions questioned Monfort's adherence to journalism ethics and accused him of promoting the Disneyland Park, as he was in the park a few days before to provide commentary for a "Tennis Party".[4]

Personal life

Nelson Monfort was born on March 12, 1953, in Boulogne-Billancourt in the Hauts-de-Seine department of France, to an American father, Colonel Nelson W. Monfort, and a Belgian mother, Bequita van de Kerkove.[5] He was raised in France in his father's Protestant religion.[6]

According to Monfort, while his father was American, his surname is French and was originally "de Montfort"; the "de" part allegedly being a nobiliary particle that was dropped when Monfort's Huguenot ancestors emigrated out of France to escape religious persecution following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes.[7]

He is married and has two children; one of his daughters, Victoria, is an actress and TV host.[8]

Monfort claimed he and his wife saw an unidentified flying object (UFO) at night in 1985 in the Alps. He described the object as a "shiny rectangle" that was "making no sound at all" and eventually "did a 45-degree turn and flew amazingly fast into the sky".[9][10]

References

  1. ^ Solym, Clément (2011-05-30). "Nelson Montfort : 'j'ai toujours été naturellement curieux des langues'" (in French). ActuaLitté. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  2. ^ "La biographie de Nelson Monfort" (in French). Actu Star. Archived from the original on 2009-06-09. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  3. ^ "Nelson Monfort" (in French). Show Biz Actu. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  4. ^ ""Polémique après un 'ménage' de Nelson Monfort pour Disney", publié par Julien Mielcarek, Lundi 8 Juin 2009 15h41" (in French). Ozap. Archived from the original on 2009-07-14. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  5. ^ Monfort (2000), p. 20.
  6. ^ Garrigos, Raphaël; Roberts, Isabelle (2006-02-11). "G.O. des J.O." Libération (in French). Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  7. ^ Monfort (2000), p. 19.
  8. ^ Ruffier, Marion (2018-03-12). "Qui sont Isaure et Victoria, les charmantes filles de Nelson Monfort ?" (in French). Télé-Loisirs. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  9. ^ Video about his UFO sighting on YouTube [dead link]
  10. ^ Bonte, Arièle (2015-07-08). "Nelson Monfort raconte son expérience avec un ovni" (in French). RTL. Retrieved 2018-09-09.

Bibliography

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