Lochie Daddo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher Lachlan Daddo (1970-03-14) 14 March 1970 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupations | Actor and TV presenter |
| Spouse | Karina Brown |
| Children | 2 |
Christopher Lachlan "Lochie" Daddo (born 14 March 1970 in Sydney) is an Australian actor and television presenter.
Early life
Daddo was born to parents Peter and Bronwen Daddo.[1] The youngest of five children, he grew up on the Mornington Peninsula,[2] alongside sister Belinda, brother Cameron and twin brothers Andrew and Jamie.[1] Cameron and Andrew are fellow actors and television presenters.[3]
After finishing school in Melbourne in 1987, Daddo began a horticulture course and worked as a landscape gardener for six months. His passion for exploration and adventure led him on numerous ventures through the Whitsundays and across Europe.
Career
Upon returning to Australia in 1990, Daddo took up an offer from a modelling agency and soon after, began his television career. He made his debut on ABC music television series Countdown Revolution,[4] before taking on the regular role of Stephen Gottlieb in long-running soap opera Neighbours from 1992 to 1993.[5]
In 1995, he appeared in an episode of ABC medical drama G.P. – "Out", as Patrick Walsh, the romantic interest of the series' regular, gay character Dr. Martin Dempsey, played by Damian Rice. He next had a guest role in soap opera Paradise Beach, playing arrogant ex con Angel Bannister, a love interest for Lisa Barsby, played by Tiffany Lamb.[6]
Daddo also worked as a reporter and presenter for several entertainment news and current affairs series, including Let’s Do It, E! News, Entertainment Tonight, Today and Animal Hospital.[7] He became a host on travel show Getaway during the mid-1990s for six years.[7]
Daddo made a guest appearance in a 2001 episode of comedy series Pizza as Eddie Galah.[8] In 2005, he starred in several episodes of teen drama series Blue Water High,[9] in the role of Andrew. In May 2007, he then appeared as a competitor on the celebrity reality singing TV show It Takes Two,[10] but was the first to be eliminated on 15 May.[11]
For the past two decades, Daddo has run his production company, DPS Media (Daddo Production Services).[5][12] He has also hosted corporate and training videos for numerous major Australian corporations including Qantas, NRMA, Commonwealth Bank and Telstra as well as a spokesperson for the 40 Hour Famine.[13]
Personal life
Daddo is married to Foxtel's Karina Brown, former Sale of the Century host, with whom he has two daughters.[14]
Daddo currently works as a high-profile real estate agent in Sydney's Palm Beach.[15] He also works as an auctioneer.[5]
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countdown Revolution | Presenter | [4][16] | ||
| Saturday at Rick's | Presenter | [16] | ||
| 1992 | All Together Now | Marcus McConaughey | 1 episode | |
| 1992–1993 | Neighbours | Stephen Gottlieb | 90 episodes | [5] |
| 1994 | G.P. | Patrick Walsh | 1 episode | |
| Paradise Beach | Angel Bannister | 1 episode | [6] | |
| 1994; 2000–2001; 2007 | Getaway | Presenter | [7] | |
| Animal Hospital | Presenter | [13] | ||
| 2000–2001 | E! News | Presenter | [7] | |
| 2001 | Pizza | Eddie Galah | Episode: "Millionaire Pizza" | [17] |
| 2005–2006 | Blue Water High | Andrew | 5 episodes | [9] |
| 2007 | It Takes Two | Celebrity contestant | Eliminated first |
References
- ^ a b "Cameron Daddo: HOST – PIRATE MASTER". www.daddo.com. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ "On the Couch with Cameron Daddo". www.artsreview.com.au. 13 May 2016.
- ^ Stewart, Brittany (24 July 2017). "Cameron Daddo on being a teen heart throb, marrying Australia's favourite model and dealing with addiction". Mamamia. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ a b Ferri, Lauren (15 June 2022). "Palm tree that led to former Neighbours star Lachlan Daddo being sued". www.news.com.au. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "EXCLUSIVE: The Daddo Brothers: Fame just found us". www.nowtolove.com.au. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Goodbye Paradise!". TV Week via www.televisionau.com. 7 May 1994. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Lachlan 'Lochie' Daddo". www.inspirespeakers.com.au. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ "Pizza: episode guide". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Roller coasters". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 May 2005. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ "It takes more than cleavage". Adelaide Now. 22 April 2007. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ It Takes Two – The First To Go Archived 8 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Lachlan Daddo". LinkedIn. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Corporate Speaker Profile". Ovations.com.au. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ Mickelburough, Peter (25 May 2008). "Pregnancy club grows". Herald Sun. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ Power, Emily. "Doomed to fail: the palm tree that landed the actor Lachlan Daddo in court". www.nine.com.au. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ a b Camp, Chrissie (24 July 1993). "Erinsborough News: Why Lochie's Moving Out". www.perfectblend.net via TV Week. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Pizza: episode guide". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
External links
- Lochie Daddo at IMDb
