Richie Benaud

Richie Benaud

Actor
Born: 6 September 1930, Auburn, New South Wales, Australia
Estimated net worth: $10 million

Richie Benaud was an Australian television and radio cricket commentator and former cricketer. He was renowned for his distinctive voice and insightful commentary, becoming a beloved figure in sports broadcasting. Benaud played for the Australian national team and later gained fame for his role in... Read More

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Personal details

Name
Richie Benaud
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Born
6 September 1930, Auburn, New South Wales, Australia
Spouses
Dawn Benaud (1954–2015)
Children
3 children, names not publicly known
Parents
Joe Benaud, Margaret Benaud
Estimated Net Worth
$10 million

Credits

Year Title Character Rating
2011
Botham: The Legend of '81 poster
Movie

Botham: The Legend of '81

The story of cricketer Ian Botham's stunning comeback performance against Australia in the summer of 1981 during the Ashes Test...

Self (Archive Footage)
6.0 / 10
2006
Amazing Adelaide poster
Movie

Amazing Adelaide

It seemed an impossible outcome. After England clearly dominated the first two days of the 2nd 3 mobile Ashes Test...

Self - Narrator
10.0 / 10
2005
The Ashes: The Greatest Series poster
Movie

The Ashes: The Greatest Series

It's about the legendary 2005 Ashes series, which is arguably the greatest test series ever played, and made 'Freddy' Flintoff...

Self - Commentator Not rated
2005
Movie

Botham's Ashes

The 1981 Cornhill Insurance Test Series. The action at Headingley as Botham set the Ashes alight with one of the...

Self
8.5 / 10
2003
Steve Waugh: A Perfect Day poster
Movie

Steve Waugh: A Perfect Day

In a career defining moment that silenced his critics and thrilled a nation, Steve Waugh's unforgettable last ball century on...

Himself Not rated
1965
Movie

Look at Life: Cricket on Test

From the village green to Lord's, this film takes a look at the world of cricket and considers the problems...

Self - Commentator Not rated

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Richie Benaud's career highlights include being a successful cricketer and a legendary cricket commentator. He captained Australia and was known for his insightful analysis on television, influencing generations of cricket fans.

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