14 Facts About Terry Willesee

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

Terry Willesee is the nephew of Bill Willesee, member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia and Tonkin government minister.

Terry Willesee is the brother of Donald Robert "Don" Willesee Jr.

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 hosted a variety of programs including Today and A Current Affair.

In 1992 Terry Willesee moved to the United States where he anchored the nationally syndicated program, A Current Affair Extra.

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.

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

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

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