Michael Caton
Caton in 2017
Born	(1943-07-21)21 July 1943 (age 81) Monto, Queensland, Australia
Occupation(s)	Actor, comedian, television presenter
Years active	1969–present
Spouse	Helen Esakoff

Michael Caton (born 21 July 1943) is an Australian actor, comedian and television host, best known for playing Uncle Harry in the Australian television seriesThe Sullivans, Darryl Kerrigan in 1997's low-budget hit filmThe Castle, and Ted Taylor in the television seriesPacked to the Rafters.

Caton was born inMonto, Queensland,^[1] was educated in Gympie at St Patrick's College, a Boarding School, where he had his first experience as an actor, and then grew up inWoolloongabba,Brisbane.^[2]

In 1976, Caton starred as Uncle Harry Sullivan in the long running Channel 9 war family dramaThe Sullivans.

Caton starred in the Australian drama seriesFive Mile Creek from 1983 until 1985. He then appeared in the risqué 1990s soap operaChances (in 1991 and 1992).

Since 1999, Caton has hosted two lifestyle programs –Hot Property andHot Auctions – on theSeven Network until 2009, andChannel Nine since 2010.

In 2005, he was a contestant on the third series of the Australian version ofDancing with the Stars.

He was in theChannel 7dramedyPacked to the Rafters, playing Ted Taylor, father of Julie Rafter, and grandfather to all the grandchildren and their partners.

Caton works with theQueensland rugby league team as 'cultural ambassador', a role which he inherited from deceased long-time team managerDick Turner.^[3]

Caton, playing the role of a Priest, is part of the Chorus singing on the original Australian cast recording ofJesus Christ Superstar, 1972.^[4] He is the major voice talking in the background onJohn Paul Young's 1975 hit "Yesterday's Hero".^[4][5] From Caton's role inthe movie he sings on many tracks onEd Kuepper – Last Cab to Darwin – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2015.^[4]

Caton has been inducted into theAustralian Film Walk of Fame in honour of his work in Australia's cinema and television industries.^[6]

Caton is married to Helen Esakoff. His son Septimus narratesMy Kitchen Rules andRobot Wars.^[7]

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