Rob Elliott

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Rob Elliott was born in 1965 in Brisbane, Australia.

His first TV job was the children's TV program OK for Kids in Brisbane on Channel 9. Then became the Melbourne based reporter for (TV series)|Wombat]] for the Seven Network during the 1980s. Had several parts in Neighbours and In 1996, he became host of Talking Telephone Numbers (based on a UK format) for the channel 7.

Then, his career would be recognized thanks to seven years' worth of Wheel of Fortune, from 1996-2003, replacing Tony Barber. He was proven to be a hit with the audience.

Since then, he has appeared on other TV shows, not necessarily on Seven.

[edit] Trivia

• Is known for shouting during his Wheel tenure, as if he's happy the contestant's winning.

• Once appeared as a celebrity contestant during John Burgess' 12-year reign as host.

• Likes 70s pop culture, mainly in rock music.

Host of Australian Wheel Of Fortune 1997-2003
Preceded By: Tony Barber
Succeeded By: Steve Oemcke