Brian Nankervis
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Brian Nankervis is an Australian comedian
. He was originally best known for his character of Raymond J. Bartholomeuz, an eccentric beat poet. The character was popular during the 1980s and 1990s in regular appearances on Hey Hey It's Saturday
. As Bartholomeuz, Nankervis also appeared weekly on Paul Hester
's ABCTV series Hessie's Shed (1999) and in Bob Franklin's sitcom Introducing Gary Petty (2000).
Prior to acting Nankervis taught primary school children, at Wesley College, Glen Waverley and Kingswood College, Box Hill, for six years before become a waiter in 1985 at Melbourne's legendary theatre restaurant The Last Laugh.
Nankervis played the role of Dr Ray Good in the stage and TV versions of Let The Blood Run Free
(TV series: 1990-1992) and appeared in the ensemble cast of the sketch comedy series Jimeoin
(1994–1995).
He frequently appears as himself on television and stage and was the regular warmup man and audience wrangler for The Panel and Thank God You're Here
(2006–present). In 1997 he appeared in an episode of Smallest Room in the House.
Most recently, Nankervis co-created the SBS
music trivia game show Rockwiz
(2005–present), which he also appears in as adjudicator and co-host alongside Julia Zemiro
, as well as producing the show. While this show is most often filmed in St Kilda, the show sometimes goes on tour. Not only does Nankervis keep track of the scores of both teams, but he is responsible through a pre-show quiz for selecting the members who will appear on the team panels alongside the night's celebrity guests as well as warming up the audience for Zemiro's appearance.
As a producer, Nankervis has co-produced and wrote Boys and Balls for the ABC and was a producer for Class Clowns, an annual Comedy Festival project.
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
. He was originally best known for his character of Raymond J. Bartholomeuz, an eccentric beat poet. The character was popular during the 1980s and 1990s in regular appearances on Hey Hey It's Saturday
Hey Hey It's Saturday
Hey Hey It's Saturday was a long-running variety television program on Australian television. It initially ran for 27 years , debuting on the Nine Network on 9 October 1971 and broadcasting its last episode on 20 November 1999. Its host throughout its entire run was Daryl Somers, who would later...
. As Bartholomeuz, Nankervis also appeared weekly on Paul Hester
Paul Hester
Paul Newell Hester was an Australian musician and television personality; he was the drummer for the related bands Split Enz and Crowded House.-The early years:...
's ABCTV series Hessie's Shed (1999) and in Bob Franklin's sitcom Introducing Gary Petty (2000).
Prior to acting Nankervis taught primary school children, at Wesley College, Glen Waverley and Kingswood College, Box Hill, for six years before become a waiter in 1985 at Melbourne's legendary theatre restaurant The Last Laugh.
Nankervis played the role of Dr Ray Good in the stage and TV versions of Let The Blood Run Free
Let The Blood Run Free
Let The Blood Run Free was an anarchic Australian spoof soap opera set in St Christopher's Hospital and created by comedy collective, The Blood Group.- Conception :...
(TV series: 1990-1992) and appeared in the ensemble cast of the sketch comedy series Jimeoin
Jimeoin
Jimeoin McKeown, who performs under the name Jimeoin , is a stand-up comedian and actor from Northern Ireland. He came to public attention between 2005 and 2008 while performing an "over the top" comedy tour Australia's outback and major cities, which was filmed for the BBC Northern Ireland...
(1994–1995).
He frequently appears as himself on television and stage and was the regular warmup man and audience wrangler for The Panel and Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here is an Australian television improvised comedy program created by Working Dog Productions, which premiered on Network Ten on 5 April 2006, and aired for the first three seasons with Seven for the fourth season...
(2006–present). In 1997 he appeared in an episode of Smallest Room in the House.
Most recently, Nankervis co-created the SBS
Special Broadcasting Service
The Special Broadcasting Service is a hybrid-funded Australian public broadcasting radio and television network. The stated purpose of SBS is "to provide multilingual and multicultural radio and television services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians and, in doing so, reflect...
music trivia game show Rockwiz
RocKwiz
RocKwiz is an Australian television quiz show series, focused on rock music, and broadcast on SBS One. It premiered in 2005.-Summary:The forty minute program airs on Saturday at 9:20 pm, and is hosted by Julia Zemiro. It is shot in The Gershwin Room at St Kilda's Esplanade Hotel, commonly...
(2005–present), which he also appears in as adjudicator and co-host alongside Julia Zemiro
Julia Zemiro
Julia Zemiro is an Australian television presenter, radio host, actor, singer and comedian.- Early life :...
, as well as producing the show. While this show is most often filmed in St Kilda, the show sometimes goes on tour. Not only does Nankervis keep track of the scores of both teams, but he is responsible through a pre-show quiz for selecting the members who will appear on the team panels alongside the night's celebrity guests as well as warming up the audience for Zemiro's appearance.
As a producer, Nankervis has co-produced and wrote Boys and Balls for the ABC and was a producer for Class Clowns, an annual Comedy Festival project.