Bert Newton

Comedian

Birthday July 23, 1938

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Australia

DEATH DATE Oct 30, 2021 (83)

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About

Australian comedian known for his talents as a television show host on the show Good Morning Australia. He has also presented 20 to 1 and In Melbourne Tonight and has won for Gold Logie Awards for his work.

Before Fame

He attended St. Joseph's Marist Brother's Roman Catholic College and considered becoming a priest.

Trivia

He began appearing on radio shows dressed as a clown called Zag.

Family Life

He married his co-worker Patti McGrath, and together the couple had one daughter and one son.

Associated With

He played the role of the Wizard in a production of the Broadway musical Wicked, which is often associated with Idina Menzel.