Celebrity Biographies
Biography of Nina Blackwood
| Date of Birth: | 1955, September 12 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 65 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Name | Nina Blackwood |
| birth name | nina kinkiner |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | Springfield, Massachusetts, United States |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Disc Jockey, Music Journalist, MTV VJ, Actress, Model |
| Net worth | $500 thousand |
| subject with | kelly vincent |
| Married | Yes |
Nina Blackwood is an American disc jockey and music journalist known for hosting the show. The 80s on 8 on Sirius Radio . She is also famous for being the original five MTV VJs . In addition to this, she was the inspiration for the 1984 song Missing You by John Waite . In addition, she has also been an actress and model.
What is the net worth of Nina Blackwood?
Nina earns her fortune mainly from her acting career. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she has an estimated net worth of $500,000 in 2019
Furthermore, she has also been a part of some successful movies like Vice Squad which made a box office collection of $13,253,583 and Reckless Kelly which earned $5,444,534 . So, by being a part of such movies, Blackwood is believed to have earned a handsome sum of money.
Appearances on MTV and television
In August 1978, Nina stepped into the spotlight after appearing nude in a Playboy photo shoot, The Girls in the Office , as a brunette. Subsequently, she made guest appearances in shows and movies like Vice Squad, Reckless Kelly, and I Crave Rock & Roll .
In 1981, Blackwood joined MTV as a video jockey alongside Martha Quinn, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter, and JJ Jackson . He left the network in 1986 and began hosting his own show, Rock Report for Entertainment Tonight. He also hosted a syndicated music show. Solid gold from 1986 to 1988.
Radio DJ Nina Blackwood is known for hosting The 80’s on 8 on Sirius Radio. SOURCE: khitsboise.com
Later in 1999, she and her friend Danny Sheridan launched a nationally syndicated radio show titled Nina Blackwood’s Absolutely 80s for the United Stations Radio Network.
Currently, she works as a presenter of a program from Monday to Friday on Radio Sirius XM Los 80 on the 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from San Diego radio station FM 94.9 on Sunday mornings.
The personal life of Nina Blackwood
Music journalist Nina, 64, is currently not married. But she was previously married. According to sources, she got married in 1987, however, she has so far not revealed the name of her ex-husband. After sharing four years of married life, the duo broke up in 1991.
Nina Blackwood is an American disc jockey and music journalist, famous for being the original five VJs on MTV. SOURCE: thecelebcloset.com
As of now, it is believed that she has chosen a lesbian partner. Kelly Vincent , who is a well known stage actor. Nina has mentioned Kelly’s name in the acknowledgment section of Nina’s book VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV’s First Wave. ‘Kelly Vincent, for making my life meaningful, I love you forever,’ she wrote in the book.
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts
Nina Blackwood was born as Nina Kinckiner on September 12, 1955 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. She belongs to a white ethnic group and has US citizenship. Her father was in government service and also taught Sunday school .
In 1970, he completed his graduation from Rocky River High School, Ohio . She later moved to California and studied acting at the Strasberg Institute.