Richard Wilkins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Richard Wilkins
Occupation	TV Show Host
Date Of Birth	Jun 19, 1954(1954-06-19)
Age	70
Birthplace	Auckland
Country	Australia
Birth City	New Zealand
Horoscope	Gemini

Richard Wilkins Biography

Richard Wilkins is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on June 19, 1954 in Auckland, New Zealand, Australia. A television host who is most known for hosting the Australian version of Entertainment Tonight and for being the entertainment editor for the Nine Network and Today.

He and Mary Hart both have hosted versions of the TV series, Entertainment Tonight.

Richard Stephen Wilkins AM (born 19 June 1954) is a New Zealand-Australian television and radio presenter. He is the Entertainment Editor for the Nine Network, co-host of Weekend Today and weekend announcer on smoothfm, and Master of Ceremonies.

In 1980 he brought his band Wilde And Reckless to Australia. He released some singles and a six track EP, and toured with Grace Jones. He left the music stage to work behind the scenes as Promotions and Marketing Manager for Sydney radio stations 2Day FM and 2UW. He was part of the Australian Olympians’ group which released the top 30 single, “You’re Not Alone”.

He is a father of five and has a daughter with Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan.

Richard Wilkins Net Worth

Richard Wilkins is one of the richest TV Show Host from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard Wilkins 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He majored in English and Music in college then later became an unsuccessful pop singer and did a tour with Grace Jones.

He has hosted the game shows Keynote, Sale of the Century, and the Sydney New Years Eve telecast.

Wilkins was born in New Zealand on 19 June 1954, where he graduated from teacher’s college, majoring in English and Music. Using the name “Richard Wilde” he became an aspiring pop singer. PolyGram signed him to a worldwide deal.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Richard Wilkins height 6 ft 2 in Richard weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Richard Wilkins Dating?

According to our records, Richard Wilkins is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Richard Wilkins’s is not dating anyone.

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Reporting live on the deaths of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson on 26 June 2009, Wilkins erroneously reported the death of actor Jeff Goldblum on Today, although later in the program this was verified as a hoax.

Facts & Trivia

Richard Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Richard Wilkins celebrates birthday on June 19 of every year.

In May 2012, Wilkins started on smoothfm. He is the host of weekend Mornings (10am – 1pm) on smoothfm 91.5 in Melbourne and smoothfm 95.3 in Sydney.

Was Collette Dinnigan married to Richard Wilkins?

Aussie fashion designer Collette Dinnigan dated Richard in the early 2000s, before calling it quits in 2004. The former couple share a daughter, Estella, now 14, and happily co-parent Estelle together. Now, Collette is married to husband Bradley Cooks , and the couple have a young son, called Hunter.

Why is Richard Wilkins famous?

Channel Nine’s entertainment guru Richard Wilkins is as famous for his colourful personal life as he is for his A-list celebrity interviews. The Today Extra presenter has five children to four different women – and his eldest son was conceived when he was just 18 years old.

Has Richard Wilkins got Parkinson?

In 2004, Mr Wilkins was diagnosed with Parkinsons and has since tried a number of treatments including acupuncture, physiotherapy, gluten free diets, herbal medication and high doses of Kelp.

Was Richard Wilkins in a band?

Early life, music and management In 1980, he brought his band Wilde And Reckless to Australia. He released some singles and a six-track EP, and toured with Grace Jones. He left the music industry to work behind the scenes as Promotions and Marketing Manager for Sydney radio stations 2Day FM and 2UW.

Who did Richard Wilkins have a child with?

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