Edward Joseph McGuire is an Australian journalist and television presenter / commentator for Nine Network.
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Best Known For:The television program Footy Classified
Breakthrough:Gained national prominence as the host of the Australian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 1999
10 Quick Facts About Edward Joseph McGuire
- Full Name: Edward Joseph McGuire
- Nationality: Australian
- Profession: Journalist and host
- Known For: The television program Footy Classified
- Current Role: Television presenter / commentator
- Current Employer: Nine Network
- Date of Birth: October 29, 1964
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of Birth: Melbourne
- Marital Status: Married
Edward Joseph McGuire Age
Edward Joseph McGuire is about 62 years old as of 2026. Edward Joseph McGuire was born in 1964.
Career & Work
Edward Joseph McGuire's career includes business leadership roles with Nine Network and Collingwood Football Club.
Organization: Nine Network
Role: Television Host / Presenter
Period: 1994–present
Details: Australia · Host of iconic shows including The Footy Show and Millionaire Hot Seat.
Organization: Collingwood Football Club
Role: President
Period: 1998–2021
Details: Melbourne
Organization: Nine Network
Role: CEO
Period: 2006–2007
Details: Briefly led the network as Chief Executive Officer.
Rise to Fame
Edward Joseph McGuire rose to prominence for his role on the television show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, The Footy Show, and Millionaire Hot Seat.
- TV Show: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Host, 1999-2006) — Australian version of the global franchise
- TV Show: The Footy Show (Co-host, 1994-2005) — Award-winning sports entertainment program
- TV Show: Millionaire Hot Seat (Host, 2009-2023)
Notable Coverage
- AFL Grand Final Coverage - Nine Network - A primary voice for Australian Rules Football for decades
Awards & Achievements
- Australian Sports Medal — Government of Australia — Services to Australian Rules football
Edward Joseph McGuire Family & Relationships
Edward Joseph McGuire is married to Carla McGuire. He has 2 children, Xander and Joe.
- Father: Edward McGuire Snr
- Mother: Bridie Brennan
- Children:
- Xander
- Joe
Lesser Known Facts
- He founded his own media production company, McGuire Media.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Edward Joseph McGuire
- Popular As: Eddie McGuire
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and host
- Nationality: Australian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 29, 1964
- Age: 61
- Birthday: October 29
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Melbourne
Family & Relationships
- Father: Edward McGuire Snr
- Mother: Bridie Brennan
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Carla McGuire
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Carla McGuire (Spouse)
- Xander (Child)
