Harry Michaels

Harry Michaels, (OAM), is an Australian Greek-Cypriot entrepreneur, active in both the television and soccer industries.

He was recognized in 2004 with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to "multicultural media" and "Soccer".

Michaels pioneered English-language ethnic television, as the host of Greek Affair and The Greek Variety Show which were broadcast on Network 10 in the 1980s.

He is also a former actor, who shot to fame in the late 1970s for his role as Deli assistant Giovanni Lanzi in the iconic Australian TV series Number 96.

• Number 96 as Giovanni Lenzi
• Cop Shop as Father Andropolous
• Cathy's Child (1979 film) as taxi driver
• Special Squad as Lou Spiera

• Aerobics Oz Style television series and exercise videos.

• 2006 – Australia v Greece,
• 2005 – Australia v Iraq, Australia v Solomon Islands, Australia v Indonesia,
• 2002 – UEFA Cup in Greece: Aek v Inter Milan,
• 1998 – Australia v Iran (Logie Award winning), Australia v Uruguay 2006 World Cup Qualifier
• 1993 – World Youth Championships (directed & produced)
• 1986–1996 – Australian National Soccer League
• 2010–2011 – Sky News "The Nation" and "Australian Agenda"