Ray Martin (full name Raymond George Martin) was born as Raymond George Grace in December 1944 in Richmond, a town in New South Wales, Australia. He has made his name as a television presenter and journalist in his native land, where he has been on the nation's screens since 1969.
He began his career with in television with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in 1969, when he was made the network's North American correspondent. This role saw him reporting on events as diverse as ant-Vietnam War protests and the Olympic Games.
He joined the Nine Network in 1978, working on the '60Minutes' show alongside colleagues like Ian Leslie and George Negus. By 1985, he was working on a daily magazine show called 'Midday', that used his surname as an inducement to viewers.
That period in his career lasted until 1993, although he also presented a number of feature shows where he interviewed celebrities like Elton John and Hollywood star Tom Cruise. 'A Current Affair' was a show he began presenting in 1994, and worked, with some intervals, on the programme for most of the next fifteen years.
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.
A fan of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the Rugby League team owned by Hollywood star Russell Crowe, the presenter is also committed to the cause of making Australia a republic, free from ties to the British monarchy. He has also led a campaign to change the Australian flag, removing the flag of the United Kingdom from its design.
In 2010, Ray Martin had his work in Australian journalism and media recognized by being appointed to the Order of Australia, a fitting tribute to the length and quality of his media career. Read more about: ray martin
He began his career with in television with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in 1969, when he was made the network's North American correspondent. This role saw him reporting on events as diverse as ant-Vietnam War protests and the Olympic Games.
He joined the Nine Network in 1978, working on the '60Minutes' show alongside colleagues like Ian Leslie and George Negus. By 1985, he was working on a daily magazine show called 'Midday', that used his surname as an inducement to viewers.
That period in his career lasted until 1993, although he also presented a number of feature shows where he interviewed celebrities like Elton John and Hollywood star Tom Cruise. 'A Current Affair' was a show he began presenting in 1994, and worked, with some intervals, on the programme for most of the next fifteen years.
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.
A fan of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the Rugby League team owned by Hollywood star Russell Crowe, the presenter is also committed to the cause of making Australia a republic, free from ties to the British monarchy. He has also led a campaign to change the Australian flag, removing the flag of the United Kingdom from its design.
In 2010, Ray Martin had his work in Australian journalism and media recognized by being appointed to the Order of Australia, a fitting tribute to the length and quality of his media career. Read more about: ray martin