Harry Michaels Explained
Harry Michaels, (OAM), is an Australian entrepreneur, active in the soccer and television industries as an actor, director and producer. He is of Greek Cypriot descent.[1]
Career
Television career
Harry Michaels became popular in the late 1970s through his role as Giovanni Lenzi, an Italian deli assistant, in the television series Number 96. He had previously appeared in that series in a guest role.[2] Michaels worked on the English-language ethnic television, as the host of Greek Affair[3] and The Greek Variety Show which were broadcast on Network 10 in the 1980s.[4]
Acting and Hosting Credits
Producer Credits
Director Credits
- 2006 – Australia v Greece,
- 2005 – Australia v Iraq, Australia v Solomon Islands, Australia v Indonesia,
- 2002 – UEFA Cup in Greece: Aek v Inter Milan,
- 1998 – Australia v Iran (Logie Award winning), Australia v Uruguay 2006 World Cup Qualifier
- 1993 – World Youth Championships (directed & produced)
- 1986–1996 – Australian National Soccer League
- 2010–2011 – Sky News "The Nation" and "Australian Agenda"
Honours
Harry Michaels, was honoured with the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2004, with the citation "For service to multicultural media and soccer".
References
External links
Notes and References
- News: The Age – Order of Australia Medal list – General Division. N/A. N/A. The Age. 20 February 2015.
- =Giles, Nigel "NUMBER 96: Australian TV's Most Notorious Address", published by Melbourne Books 2017
- News: Pioneers of program variety. GR. N/A. 3 March 2012. The Newcastle Herald. 20 February 2015.
- News: Greek public broadcaster taken off the air. Colvin. Mark. June 12, 2013. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 28 July 2014.
