John Hamblin
| John Hamblin | |
|---|---|
 John Hamblin presenting on Play School in 1996 holding "Little Ted" | |
| Born |
1935[1] (Age 81) Suffolk, England |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Television presenter, actor |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Known for | Play School |
John Hamblin is an Australian children's television presenter and actor, best known for his lengthy stint presenting Play School from 1970 to 1999.[1] He published a memoir in 2008.
Soap opera
Hamblin grew up in Suffolk, England, and did his national service in Cyprus before returning to England to become an actor. He came to Australia as a Ten Pound Pom in the 1960s and secured roles in television, including regular roles in soap operas Class of '74, The Restless Years, and The Young Doctors along with guest roles in Number 96 and Sons and Daughters. He was lead in short lived legal drama Case for the Defence (1978) in which he played the title role. He was a presenter of Play School and became the second most prolific presenter, appearing in 357 episodes[1] while fellow presenter Benita Collings appeared in 401 episodes[2]). Hamblin played the role of Michael Chamberlain in The Disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain.
References
- 1 2 3 Craig, Natalie (20 May 2008). "Don't tell the children". The Age. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
- ↑ http://www.abc.net.au/tv/canwehelp/txt/s2669799.htm