Eddie McGuire Biography
Eddie McGuire AM is an Australian radio and television presenter, AFL commentator, and promoter. He was born on 29 October 1964 in Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia, as Edward Joseph McGuire. He is the current president of the AFL Collingwood Football Club and the current Channel Nine program Millionaire Hot Seat host.
10 Quick Facts About Eddie McGuire
- Name: Edward Joseph McGuire
- Age: 61 Years Old
- Birthday: October 29th
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Height: 6 feet (1.83m)
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: radio and television presenter
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $55 million
Eddie McGuire Age
McGuire is 61 years old. He was born on 29 October 1964, in Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia. McGuire is 55 years old as of 2019. He celebrates his birthday on October 29 every year.
Eddie McGuire Height
McGuire stands at a height of 6 feet (1.83m).
Eddie McGuire Weight, Weight Loss
McGuire has a moderate weight. He has brown eyes and black hair. He lost a dramatic 20kg in a matter of weeks by following a strict Chinese herb diet. McGuire has continued to drop weight since completing the diet, now boasting a total weight loss of 20kg, despite an overseas holiday where Eddie admitted he ‘ate for Australia.
Early Life and Education
McGuire was born on 29 October 1964, in Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia. Along with his older brother, Frank McGuire won scholarships to Christian Brothers’ College, St Kilda.
Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment
McGuire is known for his professional career as a radio and television presenter, AFL commentator, and promoter. He gained fame in the year 1994, after hosting the AFL version of The Footy Show. He was initially on the show until the year 2005, later returning several times.
Personal Life
Eddie McGuire Family
McGuire was born and grew up in the Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows to his father Edward McGuire Sr. and Mother Bridie Brennan.
Eddie McGuire Brother
- McGuire was born and brought up alongside his older brother Frank McGuire. Frank McGuire, who worked as a newspaper sports reporter, helped him to get his first job in the media as an Australian rules football statistician as well as a cricket reporter for The Herald (1978–1982).
- Later, McGuire became a cadet sports reporter for Network Ten and then transferred, in 1993, to the Nine Network, where he became the host of a sports variety program.
Eddie McGuire Wife
McGuire is married to Carla McGuire, a former fashion boss and co-owner of ‘Endless Spirit Clothing’ in 1997. The couple had their wedding on February 8, 1997, at St. Peter’s Church in Toorak Road, Melbourne.
They are blessed with two kids, sons: Alexander McGuire in 2001 and Joseph McGuire in 2003. The family lives in Melbourne, Victoria.
Eddie McGuire Children
Eddie and his wife Carla have two children, both sons. They are Alexander McGuire and Joseph McGuire. Xander plays Charlie Hoyland, the eldest son of controversial character Steph Scully who is returning to Ramsay Street after a prolonged absence.
Eddie McGuire Salary
McGuire receives an average annual salary of $1.1 million. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. According to the 2006 PBL annual report, McGuire was reported to be on a $4 million fixed remuneration contract.
Eddie McGuire Net Worth
Eddie McGuire’s net worth is estimated at 55 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a radio and television presenter, AFL commentator, and promoter. Through his various sources of income, McGuire has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
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Eddie McGuire Bio
- Full Names: Edward Joseph McGuire
- Popular As: Australian radio and television presenter
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Australian radio and television presenter
- Nationality: Australian
- Race / Ethnicity: To be updated
- Religion: To be updated
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 61 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: October 29, 1964
- Place of Birth: Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia
- Birthday: October 29, every year
Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet (1.83m) tall
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Known
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Edward McGuire Sr.
- Mother: Bridie Brennan.
- Siblings (Brothers): Frank McGuire
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (Alexander McGuire and Joseph McGuire) Daughter(s) (None)
NetWorth and Salary
- Net Worth: $55 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Australian radio and television presenter
House
- McGuire has spent $11 million on a sprawling new Toorak mansion. It is a world away from McGuire’s humble “Broady boy” roots in the northern suburbs, as well as having a swimming pool and tennis court.
- The mansion dwarfs McGuire’s family’s old housing commission digs in Broadmeadows and gives him one of the best addresses in Victoria’s most expensive suburb. Ever the dealmaker, he is believed to have negotiated the purchase directly with its owner, businessman Ian Hicks.
