Phil Lambert
Australian television identity
About Phil Lambert
Lived 1950 – 2021 (aged 71). Phil Lambert was an Australian floor manager.
Phillip Lambert (1 July 1950 – 25 July 2021) was an Australian television figure.
Biography He was notable for his long association with the Nine Network's Melbourne station GTV9 where he worked from 1969 to 2019, becoming the station's longest serving employee.
Throughout his 50 years at the station, Lambert worked chiefly as a camera operator and as a floor manager on numerous Channel 9 productions, working with a range of well known personalities including Graham Kennedy, Don Lane and Bert Newton.
However, he is arguably best known for his regular unscripted on-screen appearances during segments on the station's long running national variety program Hey Hey It's Saturday, where he was nicknamed "Lucky Phil".
He announced his retirement from the station in April 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phil Lambert?
Australian television identity
When was Phil Lambert born?
Phil Lambert was born on 1 July 1950.
When did Phil Lambert die?
Phil Lambert died on 25 July 2021.
What was Phil Lambert's occupation?
Phil Lambert was a floor manager.
What nationality was Phil Lambert?
Phil Lambert was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Lambert. https://biography.guide/phil-lambert/
MLA: "Phil Lambert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phil-lambert/.
Chicago: "Phil Lambert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phil-lambert/.
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