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Currently, Michael Portillo is 71 years, 5 months and 7 days old. Michael Portillo will celebrate 72rd birthday on a Monday 26th of May 2025. Below we countdown to Michael Portillo upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Michael Portillo |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Age | 71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | May 26, 1953 (England) |
| Birthday | May 26 |
| Town/City | England |
| Nationality | England |
Michael Portillo’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Michael Portillo was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Reporter and broadcaster who would go on to have a successful political career, holding a variety of positions until 2005.
His first television gig was in 1961, when he was featured in a TV ad for the blackcurrant cordial drink, Ribena.
He hosted a discussion show from 2002 until 2007 titled Dinner with Portillo, in which he and seven guests would discuss political and social issues over a four-course meal.
He married Carolyn Eadie in 1982. His father, John Blyth, was a successful linen mill owner.
He was an ardent admirer of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, serving as junior minister under her and continuing to advocate a pure Thatcherite course even after the Iron Lady left office.
