Andrew Harwood (television host)
Andrew Harwood (7 September 1945 – 6 February 2008) was an Australian quiz show host, announcer and actor.[1] He had a career that spanned over 40 years in the Australian entertainment industry.[1]
Andrew Harwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 September 1945 Australia |
| Died | 6 February 2008 (aged 62) Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Australian quiz show host, announcer and actor |
Career
Harwood was the son of Ena Harwood, a panellist on Beauty and the Beast, an Australian talk show.[1] His career began at a radio station in Warwick, Queensland.[1] Harwood moved to Sydney after a job offer from radio station 2KY.[1] He next worked as a voice announcer on Channel Seven (now the Seven Network).[1]
Through his work at Channel Seven, Harwood was chosen as the television presenter of It's Academic, which he hosted from 1971 until 1979.[1] He then became the compere of the Australian version of the Jeopardy! game show.[1] Harwood's other quiz shows included Class of 82 and Class of 83.[1]
Harwood also regularly appeared as a supporting actor in the Paul Hogan Show, which starred Paul Hogan.[1] Additionally, he also hosted several Miss New South Wales beauty pageants during the 1970s and 1980s.[1]
Harwood went on to host Good Morning Sydney.[1] He also made regular appearances on the At Home show.[1] Harwood then hosted Till 10, which aired on Channel Ten, for three years.[1]
Harwood performed in a series of dinner theatre comedy shows in 1988 with Louise Burfitt-Dons.
Death
Harwood died of respiratory failure following a severe asthma attack on 6 February 2008, at the age of 62.[1] He was survived by his wife, and two daughters.[1]
References
- Cuming, Angela (10 February 2008). "Quiz show host Harwood dead". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 28 February 2008.