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Derryn Hinch was born on February 9, 1944 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Derryn Hinch is a Scrabble player, politician and television presenter. The age as of 2026 is 82. Recorded honors include Australian Media Hall of Fame.
My Take
What strikes me about Derryn Hinch is the sheer arc of his life. Born in New Zealand, he built a long, combative career on Melbourne radio and television, becoming a household voice unafraid to provoke. Then, well past the age most people retire, he won a Senate seat for Victoria. I admire that restlessness. Plenty of broadcasters fade quietly, but Hinch turned a lifetime of holding power to account into actually entering the chamber. His Media Hall of Fame induction feels less like an ending and more like a footnote to a man who never stopped speaking his mind.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Derryn Hinch
- Name (Japanese)
- デリン・ヒンチ
- Reading
- でりん・ひんち
- Born
- February 9, 1944 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- New Plymouth, New Zealand
- Occupation
- Scrabble player / politician / television presenter / radio personality / correspondent
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Australian Media Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/derrynhinch/
- Xhttps://x.com/HumanHeadline
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derryn%20Hinch
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5263246
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Derryn Hinch born?
Born February 9, 1944 (age 82).
Where is Derryn Hinch from?
Derryn Hinch is from New Plymouth, New Zealand.
What does Derryn Hinch do?
Derryn Hinch works as Scrabble player, politician, television presenter, radio personality, correspondent.