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Kate Ritchie (Katherine Leigh Ritchie) was born on 14 August, 1978 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australian actress, radio presenter, and children's author (born 1978). Discover Kate Ritchie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
Popular As |
Katherine Leigh Ritchie |
Occupation |
actress · radio presenter · children's author |
Age |
45 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
Born |
14 August 1978 |
Birthday |
14 August |
Birthplace |
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia |
Nationality |
Australia
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 45 years old group.
Kate Ritchie Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Kate Ritchie height not available right now. We will update Kate Ritchie's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Kate Ritchie's Husband?
Her husband is Stuart Webb (m. 2010-2019)
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Not Available |
Husband |
Stuart Webb (m. 2010-2019) |
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1 |
Kate Ritchie Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kate Ritchie worth at the age of 45 years old? Kate Ritchie’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Australia. We have estimated Kate Ritchie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Actress |
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Timeline
In November, it was revealed that Ritchie would appear in the second series of Underbelly, as Judi Kane, the wife of slain 1970s standover man Les Kane.
Katherine Leigh Ritchie (born 14 August 1978) is an Australian actress, radio presenter, and children's author.
She is best known for her long-running role as original character Sally Fletcher on the television soap opera Home and Away, for which she won two Gold Logie awards.
Ritchie was cast as Molly, the child lead in the 1986 Nine Network–PBL mini-series Cyclone Tracy, starring Chris Haywood and Tracy Mann.
She started working with Home and Away in 1987, at age 8.
She played the character for 20 years, appearing from the pilot episode in 1988 until 2008.
She currently co-hosts Nova 96.9's breakfast show Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie alongside Ryan Fitzgerald and Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli.
Production began in July 1987 (shortly before her ninth birthday) and it premiered on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988.
In 2006, Ritchie played "Nicole" in the ABC film Stepfather of the Bride.
While promoting Home and Away in the United Kingdom in 2006 with Mark Furze and Jodi Gordon, Ritchie appeared on The Friday Night Project and Loose Women, and appeared on interviews for Five and Five Life.
In 2006, Ritchie was a contestant on the celebrity singing competition It Takes Two, partnered with Troy Cassar-Daley.
The pair placed fourth in the competition.
She co-hosted the second series of It Takes Two with Grant Denyer in 2007.
She was replaced in May by New Zealand comedian Cal Wilson.
In September 2007, Ritchie announced that she would be leaving Home and Away in mid-December.
Her final scenes were filmed on 13 December 2007, and she last appeared on Australian screens as Sally Fletcher on 3 April 2008, with her final episode being screened on UK terrestrial television on 12 May 2008.
On 14 January 2008, Ritchie began work on the Nova 96.9 breakfast show with Merrick & Rosso.
Shortly after the 2008 Logie Awards Ritchie did an interview with Rove McManus on Network Ten, her first interview with another network since leaving Home and Away, and her first television appearance since leaving the show.
On 16 October Ritchie appeared on pay-TV, on The Merrick & Rosso Show.
The series screened in 2009.
This was her first TV drama role since leaving Home and Away.
Throughout 2009, Ritchie continued her radio role on the Merrick & Rosso and Kate Ritchie Show.
In 2009 Ritchie became the face of Vaseline.
It was announced on 7 November 2009 that Ritchie would host the 2009 ARIA Awards on 26 November, alongside actor and fellow Underbelly cast member Gyton Grantley.
On 10 November 2009, Ritchie announced she would be leaving Nova 96.9's breakfast team and returning to acting.
In January 2010 it was announced that Ritchie had been cast with a lead role in Nine's new police drama Cops L.A.C. The series did not rate well and was cancelled after the season finale.
In 2012, Ritchie narrated the Australian version of the reality series Don't Tell the Bride, which aired on Ch-10.
After a five-year absence, Ritchie returned to Home and Away in 2013 for a short reprise of her role as Sally Fletcher to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the series.
In addition to 20 years on Home and Away, Ritchie has also hosted various television events and appeared in commercials, a mini-series and an Australian film.
She has also been involved with the Campbelltown Musical Society.
In 2022, Ritchie appeared as a judge on the tenth season of Australia's Got Talent alongside Shane Jacobson, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon.
In 2023, she starred as Carol Spiers in 7 Network's two part documentary series The Claremont Murders. She appeared opposite Erik Thomson, who played her on-screen husband Don Spiers.
Ritchie was born to parents Heather and Steve, and she has three younger siblings, Rebekah, Stuart and Susan.
Ritchie attended Campbelltown North Public School and Hurlstone Agricultural High School – the latter a New South Wales agricultural and selective school.
In early 2013, it was announced that Ritchie was returning to Home & Away, reprising her role as Sally Fletcher.
In 2013, Ritchie announced via Twitter that she would be hosting the Nova FM drive show with Tim Blackwell and Marty Sheargold in 2014, following the departure of Meshel Laurie, who went on to host Breakfast on Nova 100 in Melbourne.The show won three major ACRA awards.
Ritchie was part of Nova FM's national drive show, Kate, Tim & Joel with Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey from 2014 until 2023.
Prior to her retirement from Home and Away, she shared with fellow original cast members Ray Meagher and Norman Coburn the record (recognised by Guinness World Records) for the longest continuous role in an Australian drama series.
In 2015 the team won Best Networked Program at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards, and the Best On Air team in both 2016 and 2017.