Florida Based Host /Actor

Charlie Venturi is one of the few South Beach natives you will ever meet. He was born on November 24 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach and grew up at his father’s motel on Ocean Drive. Venturi is a huge Miami Dolphins fan and always quick to remind everyone that the NFL’s only undefeated season belongs to them.

Venturi attended Emory University in Atlanta, and won a starting spot on the baseball team mostly for his strong bat. He played for two years and helped the Emory Eagles become a dominant force within their conference. Venturi also became a certified NAUI scuba diving instructor and taught scuba at Emory his junior and senior year.

After graduation, Venturi moved back to Miami for one year and then out to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. A few years ago, he hosted a star-studded affiliate softball game for FOX. The Springfield Isotopes, under Venturi’ guidance, defeated the Arlen Tornadoes. Venturi also made a splash on FOX as a cast member of the hit reality show “Temptation Island.”

Starting in the summer of 2003, Venturi showcased his passion for sports as a host of the Toyota Presents Sports Illustrated’s 50th Anniversary Tour. Sports Illustrated put together his year long, interactive tour to celebrated the magazine’s golden anniversary and sent Venturi to visit unique sporting events and cities all over America. While on tour Charles interviewed celebrity athletes like Tom Brady, David Robinson, and Bonnie Blair, played sports trivia games with the crowds, and introduced all the live musical and athletic performances. In August 2004, Venturi traveled to Athens to host Sports Illustrated’s Olympic festivities and in February hosted the SI Swimsuit Party at Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville.

Venturi hosted a reality pilot for 20th Century FOX called “True Love” and a LIVE interactive game show titled “Games Fever” that aired on My Network nationally. Over the years he has gained a diverse hosting resume while working for FOX, MTV Networks, DreamWorks Television, and FX but his goal remains to one day host a diverse and sexy sports show that moves around the country. Behind the scenes Venturi works as a Presenter Coordinator for the ESPYS and produces charity fundraisers and private events for several well-known athletes around the US.