Glenn Robbins
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Glenn Robbins (born 1957) is an Australian comedy performer/writer. He is a graduate of Drama and Media at Melbourne State College and first moved into performing in 1981.
Glenn's many television sketch comedy shows include:
- The Eleventh Hour (1985)
- While You're Down There (1986)
- The Comedy Company (1988-89)
- Fast Forward (1991-92)
- Full Frontal (1993)
- Jimeoin (1994-95)
- Something Stupid (1998)
Glenn's two most recent characters are his most popular to date: Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures (2001-) and Kel Knight in the smash hit Kath & Kim (2002-).
Since 1998, Glenn has been a regular host on the popular television talk show The Panel, which he also co-produces.
In 2001 Glenn played the role of Pete O'May in the award-winning Australian film Lantana. In 2006 he co-stars with Mick Molloy in the comedy feature BoyTown as an eighties pop star making an ill-advised comeback.
External links
- [Working Dog Australian television and film production company website]
- [Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge satirical site]
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