Who is Lionel Bienvenu?
Lionel Bienvenu is an American journalist working as a Sports Director for ABC7 Denver News. He has been at Denver7 since 2001. Lionel was born in Baltimore, Maryland but grew up in New Orleans, where he graduated from Loyola University.
He is married to the former Heidi Reese from New Orleans. She was an LSU Cheerleader. The couple lives in Highlands Ranch and has twin sons, Bryce and Quinn. Lionel enjoys watching his sons play sports.
Lionel Bienvenu Date of Birth/Age
He was born on March 9, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland. He is 61 years old as of 2023.
Lionel Bienvenu Height
Bienvenu stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (Approx. 1.8 meters)tall.
Lionel Bienvenu Parents and Siblings
Bienvenu was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Lionel Bienvenu Spouse/Wife
He is married to the former Heidi Reese from New Orleans. She was an LSU Cheerleader. The couple lives in Highlands Ranch and has twin sons, Bryce and Quinn.
Lionel Bienvenu Kids/Children
Reese and Lionel have twin sons, Bryce and Quinn, and the family lives in Highlands Ranch.
Lionel Bienvenu Education
Lionel attended and graduated from Loyola University.
Lionel Bienvenu Career
Bienvenu has been working as the sports director at Denver7 since 2001. In Denver, Lionel took home the 2019 Emmy Award for “Best Sports Anchor.” He also won an Emmy for “Best Sports Anchor” in 2011 and 2014, as well as one in 2006 for his adventure show “Lionel’s World.” In addition, the Colorado Broadcasters Association awarded Lionel the title of “Best Sportscast” in 2011 and 2012.
Westword Magazine named him “Best TV Sportscaster” in 2014. In 1985, he worked as a sports anchor and reporter in Lafayette, Louisiana, covering the USL’s Ragin’ Cajuns. Shortly thereafter, he moved to WVUE-TV Fox-8 in New Orleans, where, from 1989 to 1993, he co-hosted the “Jim Mora Show” with the Saints’ head coach. In 1995, the New Orleans Press Club honored him with awards for “Best Host” and “Best Sportscaster.”
In 1997, Lionel moved to Los Angeles to work as an anchor for Fox Sports Network. He was the host of the national highlight show “The National Sports Report,” which evolved into an hour-long national program. He also hosted Fox’s “Baseball Today” and Fox Sports World’s “The English Premier League Soccer Show” from 1998 to 2000. The United States, Europe, and Central and South America all saw the show.
Six different soccer teams in the United States took their names from the show because it was so popular. Lionel covered the Super Bowl in 1997, the MLB All-Star game in 1997, and the Yankees-Mets “Subway Series” in 2000. In June 2000, he also hosted “This Week in Sports” on DirectTV and Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles. In 2001, he hosted the Fox Sports Regional Sports Reports for the Rocky Mountain region and Los Angeles.
In 2001, Lionel became Sports Director at Denver7 and hosted “Monday Night Live” alongside Broncos receiver Ed McCaffrey. In 2012 and 2013, Lionel also hosted “The John Fox Show” and “Mile High Living.” Lionel left Sports in 2014 to return to News, where he hosted “The Now” at 4 p.m. and the Denver7 morning show.
Covering “Rocktober” and the Rockies’ “Run to the World Series” in 2007, as well as the Broncos’ signing of Peyton Manning in 2012 and their run to the Super Bowl in 2013 and 2015, have been the most memorable moments thus far. Additionally, Tebow-Mania in 2011 was incredible!
How Much Does Lionel Bienvenu Earn?
Bienvenu earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
How Much is Lionel Bienvenu Worth?
He has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million.
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Great to have the family visit work. Makes the day so much better. pic.twitter.com/2nn5GI1X2G
— Lionel Bienvenu (@lionelbienvenu) August 19, 2015
ABC 7 News
Lionel works atABC7 in Denver where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Anne Trujillo
- Shannon Ogden
- Brian Sanders
- Jaclyn Allen
- Mike Nelson
- Nick Rothschild
- Troy Renck
- Jason Gruenauer
- Jayson Luber
- Katie LaSalle
- Stacey Donaldson
- Lisa Hidalgo
- Bayan Wang