Raymond Francis Meagher or Ray Meagher is a 78 years old Australian actor who appeared in Australian movies and television.
Meagher has appeared in movies and television since the mid-1970s. This actor is noted as the longest continuing performer in an Australian television role in which he portrayed the character of Alf Stewart in Home and Away and the first episode was released in 1988.
However the actor has announced his departure in mid-July of 2022, this actor is the only original actor still active in the series. Actor Raymond won a Gold Logie Award for the role in Home and Away in 2010 and this actor is currently playing the role of Alf for more than 30 years.
Along with the TV series, Ray also appeared in other shows such as Matlock Police, Prisoner, and many others.
Reasons behind Ray Meagher Retiring From Acting
A 76 years old Australian Actor wants to retire from his acting career as Ray says in an interview with Fitzy and Wippa.
After the two life-saving surgeries in the past two years, Ray Meagher decided to retire from his acting career. However, he says he will not be leaving Summer Bay any time soon but has crossed his mind with retirement thoughts.
In the interview, Ray also told that he underwent three bypass surgery in 2019 and had another vital heart procedure after six months of surgery. Also, he added, he thought he would have only double bypass surgery but went through triple bypass surgery.
About Ray Meagher’s Wife
The actor Ray Meagher is married to Gilly Meagher who is a media-shy person and can’t be seen in public appearances usually.
According to the reports, Gilly works as a housewife and looks after their home as well as she is a very good cook who makes healthy food for Ray. Also, Ray says his wife is the most sweetest and caring person as his wife takes care of him ever since the relationship started.
Ray describes his wife as a perfect woman as he gives full credit to his wife for taking care of him and making him feel young enough for his age and he considers his wife as a life-saver.
Ray Meagher’s Net Worth and the Numbers of Movies He Played.
Ray Meagher has acted as the main lead, supporting role, and a cameo role in almost 19 movies and appeared in many television series.
Meagher’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million and his pay for the movie including other career earnings is estimated at over $2 million-plus annually. The successful career led this actor to few luxurious lifestyles and fancy trips.
He appeared in the movies like Breaker Morant, My Brilliant Career, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Newsfront, The Shiralee, etc. Also, he has a cameo role in the 1979 war comedy movie The odd Angry Shot.
Meagher started his acting career in 1978 as his first movie was The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith where he played the role of Dud Edmonds. Also, he is currently working on a television series Home and Away with the role of Alf Stewart.
Detail information about Ray’s Career
Ray Meagher is an actor by profession as he has acted both in movies and series as well as hosted the show in a music show on ABC.
Before coming to the film industry, Meagher was a sports personality who played at Marist College Ashgrove and represented the school in several sports including rugby union and ultimately became a state-level player. He played for Queensland at the senior level as well.
Meagher first appeared in the television show in 1973 for the late-night ABC folk music program and his first acting work was in soap opera where he acted in the role of Fred Shrimpton in 1977. Moreover, he had different guest starring roles in a few series.
Ray’s first movie was The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith and after that, he played in many movies afterward. Also, he had done many television shows, and lately, he is working in the Home and Away television series.