Douglas John Mulray, known as Uncle Doug, is an Australian comedian and radio and television presenter.
He was known for his bawdy sense of humor and engaging, playful personality, offering witty one-liners, sarcasm, and unbridled mischief.
Mulray’s wit and unique style endeared him to audiences, making him a popular and influential figure.
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- Full name: Douglas John Mulray
- Date of birth: December 1, 1951
- Age: 72 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Comedian, Radio Host, Television Host
- Parents: Kevin Douglas Mulray and Dorothy Reid Griffith
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Lizzie Muir
- Children: 3
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Douglas John Mulray (age 72 as of 2023) was born in Sydney, Australia, on 1 December 1951. His parents were Kevin Douglas Mulray and Dorothy Reid Griffith.
Growing up in the Northern Beaches suburb of Dee Why, the vibrant culture and humour of the area influenced Mulray.
He embraced his playful nature and developed a keen intelligence from an early age. For his education, he attended Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus.
Personal life
Mulray is married to Lizzie Muir. They have three children together, including two sons named Tom and James and a daughter named Rosie.
Career
Mulray’s career began in sales, but his lawyer father suggested he explore a career in radio. He took his father’s advice and began the radio journey that would define his legacy.
Mulray began his radio career at 2AD in Armidale in September 1975, later moving to Central Coast station 2GO in Gosford. In the mid-1970s he worked at 3AW Melbourne on a show called “Mulray and the Man.“
In the late 1970s, Mulray joined the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s newly formed rock radio station 2JJ in Sydney, later renamed Triple J. He gained a significant fan base during his time there.
In 1982 he was recruited by Triple M, where he took on the role of breakfast presenter and achieved considerable success, raising the viewership from 2.6 percent to 18 percent.
Mulray’s fictional characters, such as Madam Zenda and Jack Africa, became fan favorites, demonstrating his comedic talents.
After leaving Triple M, Mulray had a brief stint working the afternoon slot on 2SM with Peter FitzSimons before moving to Sydney radio station 2WS.
However, he has reached a different level of success than he did at Triple M. Industry analysts ranked his breakfast show as the third best Australian metro FM breakfast show of all time in 2014.
Argumentative
Murray’s career has been controversial. In 1992, he hosted the spin-off show “Australia’s Most Mischievous Family Videos”, was quickly pulled from air after just one episode by Kerry Packer, owner of the Nine Network.
Mulray was fired and banned from the network for life. However, he returned in 2002 to participate in a special event and serve as a judge on the series. “StarStruck.”
Death
Douglas John Mulray died on March 30, 2023, in Sydney at the age of 72. He died of liver cancer, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and entertainment.
His passing was mourned by many media and radio personalities, including Andrew Denton, Peter Switzer and Ben Fordham.
Net worth
Doug Mulray’s net worth at the time of his death was estimated at $5 million.
Social media
- Instagram Name: None
- Twitter Username: None
List of movies played
- Kurt Elling: Live at the Basement
- Steve Poltz: Live from the Basement
- Basement
- Breakfast program
