Bert Newton

Overview

Born
July 23, 1938 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died
October 30, 2021 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (complications from surgery)
Birth name
Albert Watson Newton
Nickname
- Moonface
Height
6′ (1.83 m)

Bert Newton was born on July 23, 1938 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He was an actor, known for In Melbourne Tonight (1957), The Graham Kennedy Show (1972) and Boys from the Bush (1991). He was married to Patti Newton. He died on October 30, 2021 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Began as a radio announcer in his early years, and worked with the late Vernon Jackson.
Was for many years the host of Australia's top TV award programme, "The Logies Award Show" and once, famously (in 1973), was upstaged by hopelessly drunk American actor Michael Cole, best-known for his role in the American TV series, The Mod Squad (1968).
Shared a lengthy kiss with Rove McManus during the 'Australia Unites' telethon to raise money for the World Vision Tsunami appeal in January 2005. A caller pledged to donate $10,000 if Rove & Bert kissed on air, which they did, to the amusement of the celebrities in attendance at Melbourne's Telstra Dome, and the millions watching on live television.
Was admitted to the hospital on June 8, 2005, suffering from a virus. Several step-ins were asked to take over Good Morning Australia (1993) until he recovered. It was the first time in the 14 years the show has been on air, that Bert has ever had a day off hosting "Good Morning Australia".
Was injured at the 2006 Australian TV Week Logie Awards when he slipped on some gold-coloured confetti and fell off the stage. He suffered a sprained hand, a bruised nose & forehead, and a sore knee. TV viewers did not see Bert fall, as the show had ended when the accident took place.

There are many faces that I know from the screen but don't know them personally. You might feel the same way? You know, 'where's this old poof come from?'
[on Waleed Aly and Susan Carland] You and I have a lot in common. I think the beautiful story is that your lovely wife, she decided to convert to your faith, and it's news now to everyone that Patti has done the same for me. She now drinks and has her own TAB account, which is just fantastic.
Speaking of young talent, Graham Kennedy was always the sort of man who nurtured young talent. He enjoyed giving young people a chance on television, he was a great mentor, he mentored a lot of young people. You knew if you went to his dressing room it was locked, he will be inside doing some mentoring. Don Lane was a mentor too. He did a hell of a lot of mentoring.
[on Muhammad Ali] I like the boy! There's nothing wrong with saying that? Hang on, no, wait, I'll change religion, I'll do anything for you, I don't care! What's wrong with saying that?! I like the boy! I mean I like the man!

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