Russell Gilbert
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Russell Gilbert at Sexpo, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia, in March 2013
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| Born |
October 17, 1959 Footscray, Victoria, Australia |
| Medium | radio and television |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Genres | comedy |
| Partner(s) | Rochelle Nolan (1996-2015) |
| Notable works and roles |
The Comedy Company Hey Hey, It's Saturday Thank God You're Here Great Comedy Classics Russell Gilbert LIVE |
Russell Gilbert (born 17 October 1959), is an Australian comedian and actor from Footscray, Victoria, best known for his radio and television appearances, on programs such as The Comedy Company, Hey Hey, It's Saturday and Thank God You're Here, he is also a live stage and film actor
Gilbert has appeared in several Australian TV comedies, first attracting notice as 'Russ the Postie' on The Comedy Company (1988–89). This role led him to a nine-year stint on Hey Hey It's Saturday (1990–1999). Gilbert also played Kev the tow-truck driver in the sitcom Bingles (1992). In the late 1990s he began starring in his own Nine Network shows, all of which were short-lived: even though they all rated well. The Russell Gilbert Show (1998), a sketch comedy show; Russell Gilbert Live (2000), a Saturday-evening variety show featuring celebrity interviews, and live and sketch comedy; and Russell Gilbert Was Here! (2001), another sketch series. He also hosted dog game show Bark-Off (2003) with Livinia Nixon. In 2004, he ventured into radio, as host of Weekend Leave Pass on SEN 1116 with Mark Fine. Most recently, Russell made guest appearances on the cult Channel 31 Melbourne sketch comedy show The Shambles and the comedy program Thank God You're Here (2006).
In 1995 and 1996 Russell was nominated for a Logie for the Most Popular Comedy Personality for his work on Hey Hey It's Saturday.
He worked for Seven Melbourne hosting Great Comedy Classics, a compilation of popular British sitcoms, including Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and Are You Being Served. In May 2007 Russell appeared as one of the celebrity performers on the celebrity reality singing competition It Takes Two.
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