Who Is Andrew O’Keefe?, Age, Education, Arrest, Family, Net Worth: Andrew O’Keefe, officially known as Andrew Patrick O’Keefe is an Australian former television presenter and lawyer.
As a lawyer, O’Keefe worked as an intellectual property lawyer with law firm Allens Arthur Robinson.
He began his television career in 2003 in Channel Seven’s show Big Bite and began hosting Deal or No Deal later the same year (2003).
O’Keefe co-hosted the weekend edition of the breakfast program Weekend Sunrise from 2005 until 2017.
During that time, from 2007 to 2009, he also hosted the quiz show; The Rich List. In 2015, he presented the new game show, The Chase Australia.
In December 2017, O’Keefe announced his resignation as co-host of Weekend Sunrise after 12 years with the show.
In January 2017, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his television and charity work.
As a host for Seven Network’s game show, The Chase Australia, his contract with the network expired at the end of 2020.
Since the beginning of 2021, O’Keefe has been arrested several times for drug and domestic violence offenses.
In January 2021, he was arrested and charged with domestic violence and common assault against his partner.
In September 2021, O’Keefe was arrested for domestic violence–related offenses, including contravening an apprehended violence order and assault.
In January 2022, he was arrested for allegedly grabbing a woman by the throat, pushing her to the ground, and punching and kicking her at his unit in Sydney
O’Keefe has a long history of drug abuse, including cocaine and methamphetamine. In February 2022, he pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana.
In May 2022, O’Keefe was denied bail and served five months in jail after failing a drug test. In November he was arrested again at his Vaucluse home for allegedly breaching his bail conditions.
In April 2023, O’Keefe was arrested for drug driving. In August 2023 he was arrested again for allegedly breaching an apprehended violence order.
On Saturday, August 19, 2023, the embattled television personality was arrested for allegedly breaching the conditions of an apprehended violence order.
O’Keefe was arrested at a home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Saturday before spending the night in a police cell and will remain behind bars until the end of this month.
He was reportedly refused bail and will be held on remand until his next appearance in Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, August 30.
O’Keefe allegedly faces a number of charges over previous incidents including resisting police, drug possession, and domestic violence-related assault charges.
Andrew O’Keefe Age
Andrew O’Keefe celebrated his 51st birthday in October last year (2022). He was born on October 1, 1971, in Sydney, Australia. O’Keefe will be 52 in October this year (2023).
Andrew O’Keefe Height & Weight
Andrew O’Keefe stands at a height of 1,79 m but his weight is unknown at this time of writing.
Andrew O’Keefe Education
Not much is known about the educational background of the former Australian television presenter and lawyer.
Per our checks, Andrew O’Keefe attended Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview, and then studied arts and law at the University of Sydney.
Andrew O’Keefe Family
Andrew O’Keefe was born in Sydney, Australia to his parents; Janja O’Keefe (mother) and Barry O’Keefe (father).
His father served as the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption from 1994 until 1999.
He was also a judge and lawyer who served as a justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales from 1993 to 2004.
Barry also served as the Mayor of Mosman. He was born on May 20, 1933, in Waverley, Australia, and passed away on April 24, 2014, in Sydney, Australia.
The Australian former television presenter grew up with four other siblings; two brothers; Roger O’Keefe and Philip O’Keefe, and two sisters; Sophie O’Keefe and Vanessa O’Keefe.
As of August 2023, there’s no information as to whether Andrew O’Keefe is engaged or married.
However, the Australian former television presenter was previously married to Eleanor O’Keefe. It’s unclear when the couple met and when they tied the knot.
In 2017, Andrew and Eleanor separated and in 2019, they divorced. Eleanor lives away from the spotlight hence her date of birth, age, educational background, and occupation are unknown at this time of writing.
The renowned lawyer, Andrew O’Keefe, and his ex-wife of 18 years Eleanor are blessed with three children, two sons; Barnaby and Rory, and a daughter named Olivia.
Andrew O’Keefe Net Worth
As of August 2023, Andrew O’Keefe has an estimated net worth of about $20 million. He has earned such an amount from his career as a television presenter (former) and a lawyer.
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