Michael Portillo Biography
Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo, popular as Michael Portillo, is a famous British journalist, news anchor, author, and political commentator. He is also a former Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister of the Conservative Party from Britain. He landed into the House of Commons in 1984, and this was after he won the elections for his first time. Michael gained popularity at the tender age of 6 years, and this was after appearing in an advertisement for a commercial drink called ‘Ribena.’
Michael Portillo Birthday and Age
Michael was born on the 26th of May, 1953, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England. He is currently 67 years old as of 2020, he celebrates his birthday with his family, friends, and colleagues on the 26th of May every year. His next birthday will be on the 26th of May, 2021, when he turns 67 years of age.
Michael Portillo Family (Parents and Siblings)
Michael’s father is called Luis Gabriel Portillo, who had come to Britain as a refugee at the end of the Spanish Civil War. His mother is known as Cora Waldegrave Blyth de Portillo, who grew up in Fife. She met her husband, Luis, when she was an undergraduate at Oxford University.
Michael Portillo Height and Weight
Portillo has an average body weight and height. He has a height of 5feet and 11inches (1.81 m) and has an above average body weight. However, details regarding his other body measurements are still under review. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update them as soon as they are out.
Michael Portillo Wife
Michael is currently married to his lovely wife, Carolyn Claire Eadie. After a period of dating, the couple married on the 12th of February, 1982. The two met when they were at school. Carolyn had become a chartered accountant, and for her last fifteen years there, she had been a ‘headhunter’ with Spencer Stuart Associates.
Michael Portillo Children
Michael has not shared any information regarding his children. It is therefore not known if he has any child or not.
Michael Portillo Net Worth
Michael has an estimated net worth of $9 Million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career in journalism, broadcasting, and politics. Through his various sources of income, Michael has accumulated a good net worth but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Michael Portillo Salary
Michaelhasnotyetdisclosed any information regarding his salary. It seems he earns handsomely because of his technique career. However, we are keeping tabs, and we shall update this information once it is available.
Michael Portillo Wiki
- Full Name: Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo
- Popular as: Michael Portillo
- Gender: Male
- Age: 67 years old
- Date of Birth: 26th of May, 1953
- Place of Birth: Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
- Nationality: British
- Citizenship: British
- Race: White
- Religion: Unknown
- Height: 5feet and 11inches
- Weight: Unknown
- Father’s Name: Luis Gabriel Portillo
- Mother’s Name: Cora Waldegrave Blyth de Portillo
- Siblings: Unknown
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Carolyn Claire Eadie
- Children: Not available
- Education: Peterhouse, Cambridge
- Profession: Journalist, news anchor, author, and political commentator
- Salary: Under review
- Net Worth: $9 Million
Michael Portillo Education
Michael acquired his secondary education at Grammar School, Harrow County. He later joined Peterhouse, Cambridge, where he graduated with a first-class degree in History.
Michael Portillo Career Life
Michael’s career started in 1961 at tender age of 6 years. This was after he had been featured in the advertisement for a commercial drink called ‘Ribena.’ At the end of 1970, he worked as an advisor to the ministry of energy for the British government. His career as a politician emerged in 1980, where he held a different British government position.
In 1992, he held the position of the cabinet but later retired from politics in 2005. In 1997 during the general election, Michael lost his position of the Conservative Enfield Southgate. This led to the term “Portillo moment” being coined. He decided to return to the House of Commons after receiving the Conservative candidacy in Kensington and Chelsea in the 1999 by-election. Portillo later joined the front bench and served as Shadow Chancellor, although his relationship with Conservative Leader William Hague was unhealthy. He stood for party leadership in 2001, thereby being in third behind both Iain Duncan Smith and Kenneth Clarke.
During the 2005 general election, Portillo resigned from the House of Commons and active politics. He is now actively back to his media interests, hosting and participating in various Television and radio programs. His enthusiasm for steam trains made him make Great British Railway Journeys, a BBC documentary show since 2010. He now explores the British railway networks, referring to different versions of Bradshaw‘s Guide. The show’s popularity has made him present other series on railway systems in other parts of the world. Some of Michael’s BBC documentaries include ‘Great British Railway Journeys,’ ‘Great American Railroad Journeys,’ and ‘Great Indian Railway Journeys.’
Michael Portillo Great American Railway Journeys
Michael is the author, writer, and presenter of a BBC travel documentary series, ‘Great American Railroad Journeys.’ He used a 1979 edition of Appleton’s Guidebook on U.S and Canadian railroads to travel through the United States of America by train and other means of transport. While journeying, he frequently makes stops to learn how places, events and people, and 19th-century railroads made the country’s development to become a global superpower.
Michael Portillo on Brexit
Michael backed Brexit and shared the 2016 Brexit vote being held in the British system. This opinion made the Parliament sovereign “absolutely does not fit with our system” and that “parliament has the right to interpret” the result.
Michael Portillo Books
- Great American Railroad Journeys (2017)
- Democratic Values and the Currency: A Lecture Given to the Institute of Economic Affairs at Church House,
- Westminster, on Wednesday the 14th of January 1998 (1998)
- The Blue Horizon (1993)
- A Vision for the 1990s (1992)
- The Ghost of Toryism Past: The Spirit of Conservatism Future (1997)
- Beyond New Labour: The 1998 Swinton Lecture (1999)
- Portillo?’s Hidden History of Britai (2018)
- The Green Line: The Division of Cyprus: a Photographic Record (1998)
- The Economics of John Smith (1992)
Michael Portillo Contacts
- YouTube
- Tiktok
- Website
- Watsap
- Wikipedia
Frequently asked questions about Michael Portillo
Who is Michael Portillo?
Michael Portillo is a British journalist, news anchor, author, and political commentator. He is also a former Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister of the Conservative Party from Britain.
How old is Michael Portillo?
Michael Portillo was born as Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo on the 26th of May, 1953, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England. He is currently 67 years old as of 2020, he celebrates his birthday with his family, friends, and colleagues on the 26th of May every year.
How tall is Michael Portillo?
Portillo is a man of average statures, and he appears to be quite tall, as seen in his photos, relative to his surroundings. He has a height of 5feet and 11inches (1.81 m) and has a moderate body weight. However, details regarding his other body measurements are still under review. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update them as soon as they are out.
Is Michael Portillo married?
Michael is currently married to his lovely wife, Carolyn Claire Eadie. The couple married on the 12th of February, 1982. The two met when they were at school.
Does Michael Portillo have children?
Michael has not yet disclosed any information regarding his children. We are still reviewing, and we shall update this information as soon as it is out.
How much does Michael Portillo make?
Michaelhasnotyetdisclosed any information regarding his salary. It seems he earns handsomely because of his technique career. However, we are keeping tabs, and we shall update this information once it is available.
How much is Michael Portillo worth?
Michael has an estimated net worth of $9 Million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career in journalism, broadcasting, and politics.
Is Michael Portillo alive or dead?
As of 2020, Michael is alive and in good health. However, there has been no recent news about him being sick or having any health-related issues.
References
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- IMDb
- Wikipedia
- YouTube