Andrew O'Keefe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andrew O'Keefe AM
O'Keefe in 2006
Born	Sydney, Australia
Other names	A.O.K
Years active	2003–2020
Known for	Deal or No Deal (2003–2013) The Rich List (2007–2009) Weekend Sunrise (2005–2017) The Chase Australia (2015–2021)
Spouse(s)	Eleanor Campbell (div. 2019)
Children	3
Parent(s)	Barry O'Keefe (father)
Family	Johnny O'Keefe (uncle)

Andrew Patrick O'Keefe is an Australian television presenter and lawyer. He is also known as A.O.K. He co-hosted the TV show Weekend Sunrise for many years. Andrew also hosted popular game shows like Deal or No Deal and The Chase Australia.

Andrew O'Keefe's Career Journey

Andrew O'Keefe started his career as a lawyer. He worked as an intellectual property lawyer. This means he helped protect ideas and inventions for people and companies.

Starting in Television

Andrew began his TV career in 2003. His first show was Big Bite on Channel Seven. Later that same year, he became the host of Deal or No Deal. He hosted this popular game show for 10 years.

In 2005, Andrew helped host a special TV event. It was called Reach Out and raised money for people affected by a tsunami in Asia. That same year, he also hosted Dragons Den and co-hosted the TV Week Logie Awards. The Logie Awards celebrate the best in Australian television.

Hosting Weekend Sunrise

From 2005 to 2017, Andrew was a co-host of Weekend Sunrise. This show aired on Saturday and Sunday mornings. He worked with Samantha Armytage from 2007 to 2013. After Samantha moved to the main Sunrise show, Monique Wright became his co-host. Andrew also sometimes filled in for David Koch on the weekday Sunrise program.

More Game Shows and Stage Work

From 2007 to 2009, Andrew hosted another quiz show called The Rich List.

In 2013, Andrew took on a new challenge. He played the role of King Herod in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. During the tour, he had a neck injury that needed surgery. This meant he had to leave the show early.

In 2015, Andrew started hosting a new game show for Channel Seven. It was called The Chase Australia. He hosted this show until 2020. In December 2017, Andrew announced he was leaving Weekend Sunrise after 12 years. His contract with Channel Seven ended in 2020. Larry Emdur then took over as host of The Chase Australia.

Awards and Recognition

In January 2017, Andrew O'Keefe received a special honor. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). This award recognized his work in television and his charity efforts.

Andrew O'Keefe's Family Life

Andrew is one of five children. His father, Barry O'Keefe, was a judge. Andrew is also the nephew of the famous Australian rock and roll singer, Johnny O'Keefe. In 2018 and 2019, Andrew performed some of his uncle's songs in a concert show.

Andrew went to Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview for school. He then studied arts and law at the University of Sydney. He was married and has three children.

Helping the Community

Andrew O'Keefe has done important community work. He was a chairman of White Ribbon Australia. This group worked to prevent violence against women. He was one of the first people to join the campaign in Australia. He was an ambassador for the group from 2004 until it closed in 2019.

Because of his work, Andrew was chosen for the National Council for the Prevention of Violence Against Women in 2008. This council wrote a report called Time for Action. This report was a plan for reducing violence against women and children in Australia.

Andrew O'Keefe's TV Shows

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  O'Keefe in 2006