History of Amanda Keller in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 26, 2024

Amanda Rose Keller is a prominent Australian media personality known for her work across television, radio, and comedy. She is best recognized as the host of "The Living Room," a popular lifestyle program. Additionally, she co-hosts the radio show "Jonesy & Amanda" and the dance competition "Dancing with the Stars." Her diverse career encompasses roles as a presenter, comedian, writer, actress, and journalist.

February 1962: Amanda Keller is Born

Amanda Rose Keller was born in February 1962.

1982: Graduates from Mitchell College of Advanced Education

In 1982, Amanda Keller graduated from Mitchell College of Advanced Education (now Charles Sturt University) with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

1983: Begins Career in Television

Amanda Keller's media career began in 1983 as a researcher for the children's program "Simon Townsend's Wonder World!".

1985: Joins "Midday" Show

In 1985, she started working as a researcher and producer for Ray Martin's "Midday" show, where she also made regular on-camera appearances.

1987: Appears in "Extra Dimensions" Pilot

Amanda Keller left "Midday" in 1987 to appear in the pilot episode of Richard Neville's "Extra Dimensions".

1989: Wins United Nations Association of Australia's Media Peace Award

In 1989, she received the prestigious United Nations Association of Australia's Media Peace Award.

1994: Joins "Denton" and Publishes "Amanda's Handy Home Hints"

Amanda Keller became a regular guest on Andrew Denton's show "Denton" in 1994, where she showcased her knowledge of science and pop culture. She also published her book "Amanda's Handy Home Hints" around this time.

1995: Co-hosts Triple M Breakfast Show and Hosts "The Hub"

After "Denton" ended in 1995, Keller joined Andrew Denton as co-host on Triple M's breakfast show and hosted her own show "The Hub".

2004: Hosts "Mondo Thingo"

Amanda Keller hosted her own pop culture program, "Mondo Thingo", in 2004.

2006: Competes on "Dancing with the Stars"

In 2006, she participated in the fifth season of "Dancing with the Stars", reaching the fifth round before being eliminated.

2008: Stars in "Swift and Shift Couriers"

Amanda Keller took on the role of Amanda Doyle in the SBS TV series "Swift and Shift Couriers" in 2008.

2009: Becomes Team Leader on "Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation"

Amanda Keller joined Network Ten's quiz show "Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation" in 2009 as the Baby Boomers team leader.

October 2010: Sets World Record for Longest Underwater Radio Broadcast

Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones set a world record in October 2010 for the longest underwater radio broadcast, spending over three hours submerged at the Sydney Aquarium.

2011: Reprises Role in "Swift and Shift Couriers" and Appears in "Housos"

In 2011, she reprised her role for the second season of "Swift and Shift Couriers" and made a guest appearance in another SBS TV sitcom, "Housos".

2012: "Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation" Ends

"Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation", which Amanda Keller was a team leader on, finished its fourth season in 2012.

2016: Receives Medal of the Order of Australia

Amanda Keller was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2016.

2017: Becomes One of the Highest Paid Women in Australian Radio and Appears in "The Bold and the Beautiful"

In 2017, Amanda Keller became one of the highest paid women in Australian radio. She also made a cameo appearance on "The Bold and the Beautiful" alongside Brendan Jones and Ita Buttrose.