Bert Newton

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Bert Newton AM MBE
Newton in 2013
Born	Albert Watson Newton (1938-07-23)23 July 1938 Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Died	30 October 2021(2021-10-30) (aged 83) Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Occupations	Television personality television host radio presenter theatre actor
Years active	1951–2015
Known for	In Melbourne Tonight Good Morning Australia Logie Awards
Spouse	Patti McGrath ​ (m. 1974)​
Children	2, including Matthew

Albert Watson Newton AM MBE (23 July 1938 – 30 October 2021) was an Australian media personality. He was a Logie Hall of Fame inductee, quadruple Gold Logie–winning entertainer, and radio, theatre, and television personality and compère.

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.