Michael Sundin

January 9, 2024
Television Presenter

Quick Facts

Michael Sundin
Full Name Michael Sundin
Occupation Television Presenter
Date Of Birth Mar 1, 1961(1961-03-01)
Age 63
Date Of Death July 23, 1989, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Birthplace Low Fell
Country United Kingdom
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Michael Sundin Biography

Name Michael Sundin
Birthday Mar 1
Birth Year 1961
Place Of Birth Low Fell
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Pisces
Parents Alan Sundin, Joyce Sundin
Siblings David Sundin

Michael Sundin is one of the most popular and richest Television Presenter who was born on March 1, 1961 in Low Fell, United Kingdom.

After winning five British titles and one world title in British & World Trampolining tournaments, he entered show business in 1980 when he appeared in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, with Barbara Windsor. Sundin made various television and theatre appearances, both as an actor and dancer, which led to a long run in the Cameron Mackintosh-produced musical Cats, in which he played Bill Bailey in its West End run from 1982 until 1983. He appears in the video for Culture Club’s I’ll Tumble 4 Ya from 1982.

In 1984, he began rehearsing the character Tik-Tok for the Walt Disney film Return to Oz, and this was covered by the long-running BBC children’s magazine programme Blue Peter. Sundin impressed the editor, Biddy Baxter, and was invited to audition for the presenting vacancy left by Peter Duncan; it was his fortune that one of the audition items was to interview someone on a trampoline, and he presented his first programme on 13 September 1984.

Michael Sundin Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Television Presenter
House Living in own house.

Michael Sundin is one of the richest Television Presenter from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Sundin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Michael Sundin (1 March 1961 – 23 July 1989) was an English television presenter, actor, puppeteer, dancer and trampolinist. He was a presenter of the BBC children’s programme Blue Peter for 77 episodes between 1984 and 1985.

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Who is Michael Sundin Dating?

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In 1988 Sundin fell ill. At the age of 28, he died in the Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. The Times newspaper reported (on 26 July 1989) that he had died of liver cancer. Earlier the same year Sundin had denied having AIDS. He was the first former Blue Peter presenter to die.

Facts & Trivia

Niall Ranked on the list of most popular Television Presenter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Michael Sundin celebrates birthday on March 1 of every year.

What happened to Michael Sundin?

Michael Sundin died at the tragically young age of 28 of an AIDS-related illness.

Why did Michael Sundin leave Blue Peter?

After fronting 77 episodes, the editors and production team for Blue Peter decided not to renew Sundin’s contract following the summer break, because they felt that he had little rapport with the viewers and it was claimed by the editor that some parents and children complained about his effeminacy.

Which Blue Peter presenter died?

Blue Peter host and TV presenter Max Stahl has died at the age of 66. Best known for his role on the popular children’s programme, Max was also a war correspondent and brought worldwide attention to the East Timor conflict.

Is Peter Duncan returning to Oz?

It was during the filming of Return to Oz that the Blue Peter team paid a visit to the studio and were impressed with the young Michael Sundin. Biddy Baxter, longtime editor of Blue Peter, decided to offer Michael an audition for the presenting role being vacated by Peter Duncan.

Who were the presenters of Blue Peter?

  • Christopher Trace. 16 October 1958 – 24 July 1967. …
  • Leila Williams. 16 October 1958 – 8 January 1962. …
  • Anita West. 7 May 1962 – 3 September 1962. …
  • Valerie Singleton. 3 September 1962 – 3 July 1972. …
  • John Noakes. 30 December 1965- 26 June 1978. …
  • Peter Purves. …
  • Lesley Judd. …
  • Simon Groom.

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