Person in history
John Blackman
John Blackman, Australian radio and television presenter (born 1947)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · June 4
Their story
Who they were
John Blackman was an Australian radio and television presenter, voice artist, comedy writer and author. He was most widely-known for his voice-over work for the long-running Nine Network comedy variety show Hey Hey It's Saturday from 1971 until 1999, returning for reunion specials in 2009 and in 2021, with a brief relaunch in 2010.
Why this date
John Blackman appears on our June 4 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about John Blackman
When did John Blackman die?
June 4 2024.
Who else was born on this day?
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