Global Talent Directory

Comedians from Australia

The comedian directory for Australia: profiles, bios, photos and social links.

51 comedians

Ben Oxenbould

Ben Oxenbould builds his career as an actor and comedian in Australia. His sibling, Jamie Oxenbould, likewise works in acting, and Jamie’s son, Ed Oxenbould, has taken up the same profession.

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Darren Stanley Hayes, born on May 8, 1972, in Brisbane, Queensland, is an Australian singer, songwriter, music producer, and composer. He is Australian by nationality and is known for his work as the voice of the pop duo Savage Garden. Growing up in suburban Queensland during the 1970s, Hayes aspired to be a pop star from childhood, a goal he ultimately achieved. His parents were Robert and Judy Hayes; Robert died in 2023 and Judy in 2025. He has an older sister, Tracey, and an older brother, Peter. Hayes’ journey began with his involvement in the band Red Edge in 1993 after responding to an advertisement. In June 1994, he partnered with Daniel Jones to form what was initially called Crush, which soon became Savage Garden. The duo achieved significant success, with their debut album in 1997 reaching the top of the Australian charts and charting highly in both the UK and the US. Several singles from this album, including 'I Want You', 'To the Moon and Back,' and 'Truly Madly Deeply,' became number-one hits in Australia and the US. Savage Garden’s subsequent album, Affirmation (1999), also produced popular songs like 'I Knew I Loved You' and 'The Animal Song.' The band sold over 35 million copies worldwide and disbanded in 2001. Following Savage Garden’s split, Hayes embarked on a solo career. His first album, Spin (2002), achieved global sales of two million copies and reached number two in the UK and number three in Australia. Subsequent solo albums include The Tension and the Spark (2004), This Delicate Thing We’ve Made (2007), Secret Codes and Battleships (2011), and Homosexual (2022). Hayes is also an Australian storyteller, writing song lyrics about love and longing. His life experiences, however, were more complex than his pop songs suggest. He recently released a memoir, Unlovable , in November 2024, which details childhood trauma related to a violent, alcoholic father and recounts his journey with depression, as well as his experience of worldwide fame with Savage Garden. Critics have described Unlovable as a 'magical dark fairytale'. He experienced bullying and abuse during his school years, and was bullied and physically/verbally abused at school.

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Tim Ferguson

Tim Ferguson, whose full name is Timothy Dorcen Langbene Ferguson, is an Australian comedian born on November 16, 1963. He spent his formative years in Singapore and later near Perthville, New South Wales. His father, Tony Ferguson, worked as a Vietnam War correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Ferguson attended All Saints College, Bathurst, for three years before relocating to Canberra, where he continued his education at School Without Walls and Narrabundah College. As a member of the musical comedy group Doug Anthony All Stars (DAAS), which also featured Richard Fidler and Paul McDermott, Ferguson has gained widespread recognition. DAAS achieved international acclaim in the 1980s and 1990s, appearing on shows like UK's Friday Night Live and Viva Cabaret. The group also starred in Australian television programs such as The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital. Ferguson’s comedic contributions extended to co-hosting Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, a role that earned him a Logie Award in 1995–96. Displaying his abilities both as a performer and a creator, he authored and presented eight seasons and twelve individual hour-long programs of Unreal TV. Beyond performing, Ferguson has established himself as a prolific writer, director, and producer. He published the novel Left, Right and Centre in 1997 and co-directed the feature film Spin Out (2016) with Marc Gracie. He also co-wrote The BBQ (2017), starring Shane Jacobson. His work includes appearances in multiple seasons of Fat Pizza and Fat Pizza: Back in Business . Ferguson continues to tour internationally with the reformed DAAS, and launched the standup comedy show Smashing Life - Motivation For Idiots at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2021. He also hosted a podcast called Bunga Bunga with Maynard, which won an award in 2017. Despite receiving a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis in his late twenties, Ferguson persisted with touring while part of DAAS. Ferguson's influence extends beyond performance and into education. Between 2016 and 2018, he instructed comedy screenwriting at New York University (NYU Sydney), and has also provided instruction at places like Screen Academy Scotland, Sydney University, Victorian College of the Arts, and Sydney Film School. Due to having educated thousands of comedy writers, producers, and comedians, Ferguson is recognized as Australia’s leading instructor in comedy writing. His students’ projects have achieved international recognition. Ferguson is a keynote speaker focusing on topics like 'Overcoming Obstacles & Adapting to Change', emphasizing humor, flexibility, and teamwork. He advocates for employment and inclusivity for disabled individuals and collaborates with organizations to promote accessibility and equity. Tim Ferguson is regarded as one of Australia's most successful and impactful comedians.

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