Andrew O'Keefe
Television host and lawyer
A lawyer and television host, contributed significantly to the Australian entertainment industry. Hosted the game show 'Deal or No Deal' from 2005 to 2012, gaining a prominent place in television culture. Worked with various philanthropic organizations and hosted different television programs, enhancing public engagement with legal topics through media.
Hosted 'Deal or No Deal'
Hosted 'The Chase Australia'
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Born
October 1st, 1987 38 years ago
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Scottish politician and lawyer
Born
October 1st, 1949 76 years ago
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Brazilian martial artist and co-founder of BJJ
Born
October 1st, 1913 112 years ago
Died
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Portuguese footballer, played for Sporting CP
Born
October 1st, 1990 35 years ago
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October 1st, 2006 19 years ago
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Footballer with Manchester United
Born
October 1st, 2001 24 years ago
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