14 Facts About Terry Willesee

Terence Joseph Willesee was born on 27 April 1945 and is an Australian retired journalist and television and radio presenter.

Terry Willesee is the son of the Don Terry Willesee, a long-time member of the Australian Senate and Whitlam government minister.

Terry Willesee is the brother of the late Mike Willesee, who was a journalist and television presenter.

Terry Willesee initially worked as a television news reporter before branching out into newsreading and producing documentaries.

Terry Willesee produced and presented 14 prime time documentaries for STW TV station in Perth.

In 1981 Willesee was signed by the Seven Network to present a successful national current affairs program named Terry Willesee Tonight, based in Sydney.

Terry Willesee hosted Live at Five on the Nine Network with Jo Pearson.

Terry Willesee was utilized by the network to host a variety of programs including Today and A Current Affair.

Terry Willesee travelled the country as a reporter for A Current Affair.

Terry Willesee was later promoted to anchor the Fox network's national programme, A Current Affair Extra.

Terry Willesee was probably the first Australian to host his own current affairs show on US television.

In 2001, Terry Willesee presented a talkback radio show for Sydney radio station 2GB.

In 2002, Terry returned to national television where he anchored Willesee Across Australia on Sky News Australia.

Terry Willesee later presented First Edition in 2002 until June 2013 when he retired.