Biography
Albert Watson Newton (23 July 1938 β 30 October 2021) was an Australian media personality. He was a Logie Hall of Fame inductee, quadruple Gold Logie award-winning entertainer, and radio, theatre, and television personality and presenter.
Newton was known for his collaborations opposite Graham Kennedy and subsequently Don Lane on their respective variety shows, and appearances with his wife, singer Patti Newton.
Newton started his career in radio broadcasting, primarily as an announcer, before becoming a star and fixture of Australian television since its inception in 1956, and was considered both an industry pioneer icon and one of the longest-serving television performers in the world.
Newton was known for his association with both the Nine Network and Ten Network on numerous variety shows, including In Melbourne Tonight, New Faces, Good Morning Australia, 20 to 1, and game show Bert's Family Feud.
Filmography
all 15
self 10
Movies 9
TV Shows 6
Narrator 1
Bert Newton: Let Me Entertain You (2021)
Fly Me to the Moon (2019)
When the Queen Came to Town (2014)
Million Dollar Wheel of Fortune (2008)
The Sounds of Aus (2007)
The King (2007)
What a Year (2006)
Bert's Family Feud (2006)
20 to 1 (2005)
Channel 9 Salutes Bert Newton (2004)
Rove (1999)
Good Morning Australia (1992)
Doctors & Nurses (1981)
Fatty Finn (1980)
Ray Martin Presents Graham Kennedy: The King of Television
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1938-07-23
Deathday2021-10-30 (83 years old)
Birth NameAlbert Watson Newton
Birth PlaceFitzroy, Victoria, Australia
ChildrenMatthew Newton
CitizenshipsAustralia
AwardsMember of the Order of the British Empire, Member of the Order of Australia, Centenary Medal, Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television
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