Michael Veitch (born 29 November 1962 in Melbourne) is an Australian
author, actor and broadcaster, best known for his roles on the sketch
comedy television shows The D-Generation, Fast Forward and Full
Frontal, as well as for his books on World War II aviation, marine
science and travel.Veitch emerged from the University of Melbourne
(where he completed an arts degree) sketch comedy and revue tradition.
After seeing a performance of a Melbourne University Revue, producers
from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in 1985
commissioned The D-Generation, a half-hour weekly sketch comedy
series. Its immediate success resulted in a second season in 1987.
Veitch performed a wide variety of characters over both seasons of the
show which eventually cemented itself among the annals of Australian
comedy. Veitch then went on to write and perform in the long-running
sketch comedy shows Fast Forward and Full Frontal on the Seven Network
between 1989 and 1995.As one of the lead performers, Veitch became
known for his many skillful impersonations and characterisations of
current personalities, movie and TV icons such as Sonny (Skippy
parody), Clive Robertson and Clive James as well as creating a stable
of original characters, particularly Wayne, the colourful airline
steward which he created and performed alongside Steve Vizard.
Michael Veitch Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter
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