Biography of Peter FitzSimons
Peter John Allen FitzSimons is an Australian author, journalist and radio and television presenter. He is a former rugby union national representative player and was chairman of the Australian Republic Movement from 2015 to 2022. As a journalist, Peter has worked with The Sydney Morning Herald and Sun-Herald.
FitzSimons was born in Sydney and grew up in Peats Ridge on the central coast of New South Wales. He attended Peats Ridge Public School and Knox Grammar School before going to Findlay High School in Ohio. He then furthered his studies at the University of Sydney, where he majored in Arts. While at university, he was a member of the football club under coach Alan Jones. He also played for CA Brive in France for four seasons as the club’s first foreign player.
From 1989 to 1990 Peter played seven consecutive Test matches for the Australia national rugby team. He joined The Sydney Morning Herald in 1988 as a writer. In addition, FitzSimons has also been a sports columnist for that publication since 1987. While there, he wrote a column entitled “The Fitz Files” which reviews all the happenings in sports over the last seven days. Peter has also appeared as a regular guest on the Australian Foxtel show The Back Page, previously hosted by rugby league journalist Mike Gibson and now Tony Squires.
Earlier, FitzSimons began co-hosting a morning radio show with Mike Carlton on Sydney radio station 2UE in 2006. Although the Mike and Fitz Breakfast Show was still far behind the number one show on 2GB hosted by the former coach of FitzSimons, Alan Jones. After two years, he dropped out to become a stay-at-home dad and focus on his writing. Furthermore, Peter also contributed to community organizations. While at university, he was a member of the Senate and also Pro-Chancellor.
In addition, he served on the board of the Australian War Memorial and founded the Cauliflower Club with Nick Farr-Jones. FitzSimon is the author of over twenty-seven books, including Tobruk, Kokoda, Batavia, Eureka, Ned Kelly, Gallipoli and biographies of Douglas Mawson, Nancy Wake, Kim Beazley, Nick Farr-Jones, Les Darcy, Steve Waugh and John Eales, and is one of Australia’s best-selling non-fiction authors for the last fifteen years.
In addition, Peter received a Member of the Order of Australia for serving literature as a biographer, sports journalist and commentator, and the community through contributions to conservation, disability assistance, social welfare and sports organisations.
Peter FitzSimons Age
FitzSimon is 61 years old in 2023. He was born on June 29, 1961, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on the 29th of June every year.
Peter FitzSimons Height/Weight
Peter is of average height and moderate weight. His height is estimated at 6 feet 5 inches high. Likewise, he has an approximate weight of around 85 kilograms.
Peter FitzSimon’s Wife
FitzSimons is married to Australian journalist and TV presenter Lisa Wilkinson. They have three children, Louis FitzSimons, Billi FitzSimons and Jake FitzSimons. The family lives in Sydney. Prior to that, he identified as an atheist and a republican.
Peter FitzSimons Family
FitzSimons grew up in Peats Ridge on the central coast of New South Wales. He was one of seven children born to Peter McCloy FitzSimons and Beatrice Helen. Furthermore, he has a brother Andrew Fitzsimons however, the name of others is not out yet.
Peter FitzSimons Net Worth
Peter has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $11 million dollars. This contains your personal assets, money and income. His main source of income is his career as an author, journalist and radio and television presenter.