Robert Dipierdomenico is famous as a retired Australian rules footballer. He represented his hometown, Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL) from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Robert DiPierdomenico is in the spotlight after joining the cast of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here. It is a British survival reality television show where celebrities must live in a jungle without any luxury and compete against each other in order to win.
Robert made his grand entrance on Monday, January 4 in a wild west-themed challenge. For retired AFL player Travis Varcoe and The Block’s Jess Eva, who had to rescue the former Hawthorn player bound to a trolley, his arrival proved to be no easy feat. Anyway, look forward to his journey in the reality TV show, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here.
Robert Dipierdomenico Quick facts
| Name | Robert Dipierdomenico |
| Age | 62 |
| Height | 6ft 1 inc |
| Weight | 93kg |
| Ethnicity | N/A |
| Nationality | Australian |
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Robert Dipierdomenico Wiki/Biography
Robert Dipierdomenico was born to parents Stefano and Antonietta in Hawthorn, Victoria. He is currently 62 years old and is popularly known by his nickname “Dipper”. His parents moved to Australia from Abbateggio, Italy. Robert’s parents were married over the phone i.e. they were married by proxy.
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As for Robert’s educational background, he attended many schools in his hometown, Hawthorn. He went to Kew High which is located in Melbourne, Australia. Likewise, he attended Swinburne Tech where he met his wife, Cheryl Bayley. He started playing football for local clubs North Kew and East Hawthorn. Later, he signed to VFL club Hawthorn when he was just eighteen-year-old.
Robert kicked off his career as a football player in 1975 after joining Hawthorn Football Club. He won the Brownlow Medal in 1986. He was famous for his strength, and throughout the 1980s, the moustachioed Dipper was one of the most beloved and media-covered characters in the VFL. After he retired, he became a famous media personality as a boundary rider with the Seven Network. In 1999, he made a cameo in the TV series Neighbours. In addition, he also hosted a TV series in 2019 called “Dippers Backyard BBQ Wars”.
How Old is Robert Dipierdomenico? (Age/Birthday)
Robert Dipierdomenico’s current age is 62 years old as he was born in the year 1958. He celebrates his birthday every year on 5 May.
How Tall is Robert Dipierdomenico? (Height/Weight)
Robert Dipierdomenico stands at a tall height of 6 ft 1inch i.e.185cm. Likewise, he weighs 93kg i.e. 205lb.
Robert Dipierdomenico Nationality and Ethnicity
Robert Dipierdomenico holds Australian nationality whereas his ethnicity is yet to be revealed.
Is Robert Dipierdomenico Married, Who is Robert Dipierdomenico Wife?
Robert Dipierdomenico is a married man. He is married to his wife, Cheryl Bayley. Sadly, we are clueless about how they first met, or when they got married. However, we do know that Robert met his wife while he was attending Swinburne Tech.
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The couple shares two beautiful children, Dylan DiPierdomenico, and Candice DiPierdomenico. We will update you guys more on their love story as soon as possible.
Robert Dipierdomenico Instagram
Robert Dipierdomenico runs his Instagram under the name, dipperthehawk. At present, he has over 9k followers and has uploaded 877 posts. His Instagram bio reads;
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How much is Robert Dipierdomenico Net Worth 2020?
Unfortunately, Robert Dipierdomenico’s net worth as of 2020 is yet to be made public. He may have earned a lot throughout his career as a football player. From 1975 to 1991, he won five AFL Premierships with Hawthorn.
After retiring from this field, Robert has made appearances in many variety shows. He may have a decent salary/income enough for him to live a luxurious life. A source estimated his net worth to be around $16 million.
