Nina Blackwood - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 12, 1955
Age	70
Birthplace	Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Zodiac Sign	Virgo - (see also Nina Blackwood's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Being one of the original MTV video jockeys (VJs)

Intro

Nina Blackwood is an American disc jockey and music journalist best known as one of the original five VJs (video jockeys) on MTV when the cable music channel launched in 1981. She has also hosted several syndicated radio shows focused on classic hits and '80s music.

Early Life & Background

Nina Blackwood was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. She attended high school in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating from Rocky River High School in 1970. She later studied acting at the Strasberg Institute in California.

Career Highlights

• Original MTV VJ from 1981 to 1986
• Host of syndicated radio programs such as 'Nina Blackwood's New Wave Nation', 'Absolutely 80's', and 'The 80s on 8' for Sirius XM
• Acted in television and film, and worked as a model before her MTV career

Trivia

• She posed for Playboy magazine in August 1978 prior to her MTV role.
• Known for her husky voice, which became part of her broadcasting trademark.
• Co-authored a memoir, 'VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave', with fellow original MTV VJs.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nina_Blackwood
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0085707/