Australian journalist Ray Martin was born in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia in December 1944. His birth name was Raymond George Grace. He has been an iconic presence on Australian television screens since 1969, working as both a presenter and a journalist.
That was when the Australian Broadcasting Corporation appointed him as their North American correspondent, a role which saw him report on some of the most important events of late 20th Century for the next nine years. Those events included the Olympic Games and protests against the Vietnam War, and his work received many plaudits.
By 1978 he had shifted to the Nine Network, working on the '60Minutes' programme alongside names like Ian Leslie and George Negus. Nineteen eighty-five saw him presenting 'Midday', a daily daytime show which used his name to attract viewers.
That lasted until 1993, and his work also included some special feature shows, normally carrying his name in some way, interviewing celebrities like Elton John and Tom Cruise. From 1994 he hosted 'A Current Affair', with some breaks, and has been a mainstay of Australian news coverage ever since.
In 2008, he left the Nine Network due to a reported rift with management, and he has also subsequently criticized the network for what he perceives as its negative effects on the quality and intellect of Australian journalism.
The presenter is publicly committed to the cause of Australian republicanism, and would like to see the design of the Australian flag altered with the Union Flag of Great Britain removed from it. He is also a supporter of the Rugby League team owned by actor Russell Crowe, the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
A stalwart of current affairs television in his native land for more than four decades, Ray Martin received due recognition for his efforts when he was inducted into the Order of Australia. Read more about: ray martin
That was when the Australian Broadcasting Corporation appointed him as their North American correspondent, a role which saw him report on some of the most important events of late 20th Century for the next nine years. Those events included the Olympic Games and protests against the Vietnam War, and his work received many plaudits.
By 1978 he had shifted to the Nine Network, working on the '60Minutes' programme alongside names like Ian Leslie and George Negus. Nineteen eighty-five saw him presenting 'Midday', a daily daytime show which used his name to attract viewers.
That lasted until 1993, and his work also included some special feature shows, normally carrying his name in some way, interviewing celebrities like Elton John and Tom Cruise. From 1994 he hosted 'A Current Affair', with some breaks, and has been a mainstay of Australian news coverage ever since.
In 2008, he left the Nine Network due to a reported rift with management, and he has also subsequently criticized the network for what he perceives as its negative effects on the quality and intellect of Australian journalism.
The presenter is publicly committed to the cause of Australian republicanism, and would like to see the design of the Australian flag altered with the Union Flag of Great Britain removed from it. He is also a supporter of the Rugby League team owned by actor Russell Crowe, the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
A stalwart of current affairs television in his native land for more than four decades, Ray Martin received due recognition for his efforts when he was inducted into the Order of Australia. Read more about: ray martin