Michael Caton
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| Born | 1943 (age 68–69) Monto, Queensland, Australia |
| Spouse | Helen Esakoff |
Michael Caton (born in Monto, Queensland,[1] 1943) is an Australian television, film and stage actor, and television host, best known for playing Uncle Harry in the Australian television series, The Sullivans, playing Darryl Kerrigan from 1997's low budget hit film The Castle and playing in the popular Packed to the Rafters. He is married to Helen Esakoff. Caton has been inducted into the Australian Film Walk of Fame in honour of his work in Australia's cinema and television industries.[2]
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[edit] Media career
[edit] Television
Caton starred in the Australian drama series - Five Mile Creek - from 1983 until 1985. Caton then appeared in the risqué 1990s soap opera Chances (in 1991 and 1992).
In 1976 Michael Caton starred in the War Family Drama as Uncle Harry Sullivan in the long running Channel 9 series of The Sullivans.
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 is 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.[3]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | The Castle | Darryl Kerrigan | |
| 2001 | The Animal | Dr. Wilder | |
| 2004 | Strange Bedfellows | Ralph Williams |
[edit] Stage
Caton appeared in the 1971 Melbourne production of the rock musical Hair. He has also appeared on stage at the Twelfth Night Theatre. In 2007–08, Caton appeared in Priscilla Queen of the Desert - the Musical as Bob.
[edit] References
- ^ People: Michael Caton, Dimensions (ABC TV), 29 August 2002.
- ^ "Putting on the Ritz". Southern Courier. http://southern-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/putting-on-the-ritz/. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- ^ Masters, Roy (9 July 2011). "Maroons follow Tosser's advice to the letter". The Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/maroons-follow-tossers-advice-to-the-letter-20110708-1h6mv.html. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
