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Bob La Castra

b. 1960

Australian television presenter, actor and politician

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About Bob La Castra

Born 1960. Bob La Castra is an Australian television presenter, actor, politician, screenwriter and television actor.

Robert La Castra (born in England) is an Australian local politician who was a popular children's television show presenter in the 1980s.

La Castra was born in Romford. He was raised by a foster mother from eight months. La Castra attended Woodlands High School, and later completed a five-year shipwright's apprenticeship at Chatham Dockyard. He went on to write for ABC Television's Bananas in Pyjamas with his production company Little Production House.

He also played Eddie Buckingham in the Network Ten soap opera Neighbours in 1990. After leaving Neighbours, La Castra became a presenter on lifestyle show Holiday, which focused on the Australian holiday and travel industries.

La Castra is a City of Gold Coast councillor, first elected in 1997.

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Important facts

Born
1960, England
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Television presenter, actor, politician, screenwriter, television actor
Nationality
Australia
Also known as
Robert La Castra

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bob La Castra?

Australian television presenter, actor and politician

When was Bob La Castra born?

Bob La Castra was born in 1960 in England.

What is Bob La Castra's occupation?

Bob La Castra is a television presenter, actor, politician, screenwriter and television actor.

What nationality is Bob La Castra?

Bob La Castra is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob La Castra

· Wikidata: Q4933096

· DBpedia: Bob La Castra

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