Gay Igloo Recipient (January 2009)

Brian Orser OC was born in Belleville, Ontario on December 18, 1961 and is a gay retired professional figure skater. He is one of the most accomplished figure skaters in Canada's history with 8 national titles, 2 Olympic medals, and a world title. In 1985 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada (OC) and was promoted to Officer in 1988.

Orser toured for many years with Stars on Ice. He skated his last with the show in 2007. He won an Emmy for his performance in Carmen on Ice. He was elected to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1989 and to the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1995. He now coaches with Tracy Wilson at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club in Toronto.