Glenn Wheatley

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Biography

Just how did the hunky heart-throb bassist from the legendary Australian band of the 1960s, The Masters Apprentices, go on to be one of the most powerful, recognizable music figures in Australia in the 80s, 90s and, of course, today? Glenn Wheatley's tale begins in 1948, born the elder of two boys to father Dawson into the Aria Hall of Fame at the 17th Annual Aria Awards. Wheatley continues to be one of the most powerful figures in Australian music today, and it is always fascinating to see which star he will discover next...

  • Primary profession
  • Actor·producer
  • Country
  • Australia
  • Nationality
  • Australian
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 23 January 1948
  • Death age
  • 74
  • Knows language
  • English language

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Manager for John Farnham and Delta Goodrem.

Has also managed The Little River Band and Australian Crawl.

Managing director of Hoyts media group.

Former manager of Glenn Shorrock , frontman of The Little River Band.

Has three children with Gaynor Martin : Tim Wheatley (born 17 March 1984), Samantha Wheatley (b. 5 June 1985) and Kara Wheatley (b. 27 August 1986).

Had a cameo on client Delta Goodrem s TV Show, "Neighbours" . He played himself, and gave her character, Nina, advice on how to get a record contract.

(October 2003) Announced that Delta Goodrem will no longer be managed by him, as of next year. Delta wants new management to pursue her U.S. career, much to his dismay.

Has announced that he will now manage Stephanie McIntosh (from "Neighbours" ) and son, Tim Wheatley , who plays bass in Australian band, "The Avenue".

(March 2004) Terminated contract with Delta Goodrem. He is now focusing on managing son Tim Wheatley and Stephanie McIntosh.

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