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Don Burke(I)

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Don Burke was born on 16 July 1947 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is a writer and director, known for Backyard Blitz (2000), Breaking News (1994) and The Daryl Somers Show (1982). He has been married to Marea Burke since 28 February 1969. They have two children.
BornJuly 16, 1947
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    • Known for

    Scott Cam, Jamie Durie, Jody Rigby, and Nigel Ruck in Backyard Blitz (2000)
    Backyard Blitz
    5.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Rob Sitch in Breaking News (1994)
    Breaking News
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Self
    Daryl Somers in The Daryl Somers Show (1982)
    The Daryl Somers Show
    3.8
    TV Series
    • Self
    Burke's Backyard (1987)
    Burke's Backyard
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Self - Host

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Backyard Blitz
      • creator
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2000

    Director

    • Backyard Blitz
      • Director
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2000

    Producer

    • Backyard Blitz
      • producer
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2000

    Personal details

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      • LinkedIn
      • Official Site
    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • July 16, 1947
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Spouse
      • Marea BurkeFebruary 28, 1969 - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      Book: "Burke's Backyard". Milsons Point: Hutchinson Australia. ISBN 009169731X
    • Publicity listings
      • 8 Articles

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2010, in recognition of services to conservation and the environment through advisory roles, to the horticultural industry, and to the media as a television presenter.
    • Quotes
      Serving people is life's highest calling.
    • Trademarks
        Beard
    • Nicknames
      • The Lazy Gardener
      • The Gardening Guru

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