Michael Caton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Michael Caton
Caton in 2017
Born	(1943-07-21) 21 July 1943 (age 81) Monto, Queensland, Australia
Occupation	Actor, comedian, television presenter
Years active	1969–present
Spouse(s)	Helen Esakoff

Michael Caton (born 21 July 1943) is an Australian actor, comedian and television host, best known for playing Uncle Harry in the Australian television series The Sullivans, Darryl Kerrigan in 1997's low-budget hit film The Castle, and Ted Taylor in the television series Packed to the Rafters.

Early life

Caton was born in Monto, Queensland, was educated in Gympie at St Patrick's College, a Boarding School, where he had his first experience as an actor, and then grew up in Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

Media career

Television

In 1976, Caton starred as Uncle Harry Sullivan in the long running Channel 9 war family drama The Sullivans.

Caton starred in the Australian drama series Five Mile Creek from 1983 until 1985. .....

Since 1999, Caton has hosted two lifestyle programs – Hot Property and Hot Auctions – on the Seven Network until 2009, and Channel Nine since 2010.

In 2005, he was a contestant on the third series of the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars.

He was in the Channel 7 dramedy Packed to the Rafters, playing Ted Taylor, father of Julie Rafter, and grandfather to all the grandchildren and their partners.

Caton works with the Queensland rugby league team as 'cultural ambassador', a role which he inherited from deceased long-time team manager Dick Turner.

Filmography

Television

Film

Stage

Discography

Caton, playing the role of a Priest, is part of the Chorus singing on the original Australian cast recording of Jesus Christ Superstar, 1972. He is the major voice talking in the background on John Paul Young's 1975 hit "Yesterday's Hero". From Caton's role in the movie he sings on many tracks on Ed Kuepper – Last Cab to Darwin – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2015.

Accolades

Honours

Caton has been inducted into the Australian Film Walk of Fame in honour of his work in Australia's cinema and television industries.

Caton's plaque at the Australian Film Walk of Fame, Ritz Cinema, Randwick, Sydney

Awards & nominations

Personal life

Caton is married to Helen Esakoff. His son Septimus narrates My Kitchen Rules and Robot Wars.

See also

In Spanish: Michael Caton para niños