- In 2004 Andrew O'Keefe was Channel 7's 'Golden Boy', and it is easy to see why. O'Keefe has a certain kind of charisma about him that makes people want to keep watching him, even if the program he is on is extremely boring. O'Keefe's story begins on the first of October 1971, where he was born in Australia to a very well known Sydney Judge, Barry O'Keefe. Andrew grew up in a conservative household, and his father always hoped that he would follow in his footsteps and become a lawyer. Barry O'Keefe was obviously very hurt by the death of his legendary brother Johnny O'Keefe, at only the age of 43, so he wanted to keep Andrew out of show business as much as possible. Andrew has not let that sway him and has followed in his uncle's footsteps as one of the prime personalities on Australian TV. He is married to a lady called Eleanor. Andrew is one of the most popular TV personalities on Australian TV at the moment, and due to his overwhelming popularity there has been talk of giving him his own talk show, to possibly challenge 'Rove Live'. Andrew has proved himself more than capable. One only needs to watch Andrew for a few minutes to see that he possesses much of his uncle's charisma and talent, yet none of the excesses that drove Johnny to an early grave.- IMDb Mini Biography By: James Briggs
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- Nephew of legendary Australian Rock and Roll singer Johnny O'Keefe.
- Son of prominent Sydney Judge Barry O'Keefe (b. 1933).
- Hosting 'Deal or no Deal" on Channel 7 Network, Australia.
- His father, Barry O'Keefe, died in Sydney, Australia on 24 April 2014, aged 80.
- He was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division in the 2017 Australia Day honors for significant service to the broadcast media as a television presenter, and to social welfare and charitable organizations.
- 'People tell me it's very addictive and I am thinking of setting up a counselling group to help people get over it. They might have to watch endless repeats of the new Price is Right or something like that.' - talking about "Deal or No Deal" on Sazix Radio.
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