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Who would have thought that Australia has some of the funniest comedians around? From the late-night comedian to the man who plays the ukulele, these people are really funny.
Australians love their sport, and they put their heart into anything they enjoy. Their passion for sports is expressed through the various entertainment venues where people gather together to watch their favorite teams play each other.
The country also loves its fun and quirky side and has produced many stars that have become household names across the globe. From comedians to musicians, athletes to actors, Australians have a reputation for being extremely friendly and welcoming.
This unique personality is seen in their choice of celebrity entertainers whether they’re famous for their music or comedy routines.
Jim Jefferies
The Australian comedian Jim Jefferies is best known for his stand up comedy routine which he performs on stage as well as television shows such as “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” He was born James Jeffrey in Melbourne, Victoria in 1964.
His father was an English teacher while his mother worked at a bank. As a child, he enjoyed playing rugby and tennis but eventually decided to pursue acting instead.
Claire Hooper
In 1995, she made her first appearance on TV when she played herself on the popular sitcom “Home and Away”. She went on to star in several movies including “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” and “Babe: Pig In The City”.
Her career took off after starring in the movie “Wedding Crashers”. Since then, she has starred in numerous films and television series.
Samantha Armytage
Samantha Armytage is one of those Aussie girls that could work anywhere. Being a part of Nickelodeon’s morning show “Hey Hey It’s Saturday” and hosting MTV Australia’s reality tv competition “Rip Girls”, this former model turned popstar knows what it takes to get ahead.
Adam Spencer
He started out in 1993 when he appeared in the film “Little Nicky” and got his big break when he landed the role of Tim in ABC Television drama “Neighbours”. For the next few years, he became known for portraying the roles of Max Hoyland in the soap opera “City Homicide” and Josh Anderson in “All Saints”.
After appearing on “Neighbours,” Adam moved on to appear on two more soap operas namely “Momma Mia!” and “Water Rats”.
Andy Lee
He started performing comedy in 1999 when he performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and won the Perrier Award. Since then, Andy has gone on to perform on stage all around the world. He released his debut album ‘Live from Sydney’ which reached number 3 on the ARIA charts.
Conclusion on the Funniest Comedians
As you can see, there are many talented individuals who hail from Australia. They have been able to make a name for themselves by making jokes about everyday situations. Whether they are funny because of their humor or because of their personalities, these celebrities have managed to capture our attention with their talent.
So if you want to be like them, just follow your dreams and don’t give up no matter how hard things might seem. Besides, there is real money to be made in the industry!