Michael Willesee, Jr.

Michael Willesee, Jr.

Michael Willesee, Jr. is an Australian television journalist with Sky News Australia.

Career

He began his career in journalism with The Australian newspaper in 1990.

Michael joined the Nine Network on his return to Australia firstly as a reporter on National Nine News and then A Current Affair.

In 1998, he moved behind the camera where he began running a production company which specialised in documentaries. He produced a number of award winning films in genres as diverse as remote African tribes, true crime, religious phenomena and dangerous animals.

Michael joined Sky News Australia as a presenter in 2003.

Personal life

It was reported on 26 August 2007, that Willesee, Jr had announced his engagement to Nine News presenter and reporter Allison Langdon.

Willesee, Jr and Langdon married in 2008.

He is the son of Australian journalist Mike Willesee.

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