Dave Callan
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Dave Callan is a comedian based in Perth
, Australia
. He currently works as a Triple J
disc jockey
.
, Ireland
, and arrived in Australia
in 1990, aged 15. He spent part of his teenage years in Perth where he attended Chisholm Catholic College
.
shift at Triple J on Sundays from 1am - 6am for most of 2005, until it was discontinued. He continued to host the Triple J show Pirate Radio from 6pm until 9pm on Saturday evenings. The show features party music, mash-ups and many unusual regular callers, referred to as 'carnies', including Steph from Tamworth, Evil Me and Jarred from Bunbury. On 19 January 2008, Dave presented the last show of Pirate Radio. On 27 January 2008, Dave returned to the Mid-Dawn
shift on Sundays from 1am – 6am.
) and also on the first series of Rove Live (Network Ten
), but left the show to pursue his love for stand up. Callan was Rove McManus
' groomsman at his wedding to Belinda Emmett
.
In 2005, Callan appeared in a series of commercials called "Change is in the Air", to introduce Australians to the impending smoking ban
in pubs and clubs. He also narrated a commercial for the Ferndale Confectionery item "Tuff Nuts", and has performed in Western Australian advertisements for WA Home Loans and Fruitisma.
During 2006 and 2007 Dave appeared on jtv and presented episodes on occasion.
He has also appeared as a guest on the Comedy Channel's improvisational comedy program Comedy Slapdown
.
His other TV credits include O'Loghlin on Saturday night
, the ABC’s Standing Up, the SBS documentary – King of the Road, and a regular performer on the yearly "Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala". Most recently he has been a recurring guest on ABC1's Spicks and Specks.
(MICF) including:
In addition, Dave performed regularly at the MICF Festival Club and the MICF Festival Roadshow. These shows have frequently included choreographed fight and dance scenes with Ninjas, Pirates and Zombies. During MICFs he can often be seen with an entourage of ninjas.
He occasionally is referred to as 'Danger Dave'.
His 2005 joint show with Sam Simmons, (also with Tim Harris and Steve Bunce), The Sunshine Factory was nominated for a Golden Gibbo MICF award.
Also in 2005, his show 'Show us your Roots' (with a group of comedians - see list above) season sold out at Crown Casino as part of the MICF, at the National Multi-Cultural Festival in Canberra, and at the Sydney Opera House
. This show was later released on DVD by Beyond Home Entertainment.
In more recent years, his shows have included Political and Environmental commentary, for instance 2007-2008 shows 'Dance of the flame retardant monkey' and 'Daylight Savings for the doomsday clock'. Ripe with pop-culture references and an eclectic mash of immaturity and sincerity, 'Daylight Savings' was a near sell out season.
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Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. He currently works as a Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
disc jockey
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
.
Biography
Callan was born in DundalkDundalk
Dundalk is the county town of County Louth in Ireland. It is situated where the Castletown River flows into Dundalk Bay. The town is close to the border with Northern Ireland and equi-distant from Dublin and Belfast. The town's name, which was historically written as Dundalgan, has associations...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, and arrived in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in 1990, aged 15. He spent part of his teenage years in Perth where he attended Chisholm Catholic College
Chisholm Catholic College (Perth)
Chisholm Catholic College is an independent catholic high school situated approximately 6 km northeast of the Central Business District of Perth, W.A., Australia...
.
Radio career
Callan hosted the Mid-DawnGraveyard shift
A graveyard shift means a shift of work running through the early hours of the morning, especially one from midnight until 8 am. See shift work.Graveyard shift may also refer to:In movies, television, and video games:...
shift at Triple J on Sundays from 1am - 6am for most of 2005, until it was discontinued. He continued to host the Triple J show Pirate Radio from 6pm until 9pm on Saturday evenings. The show features party music, mash-ups and many unusual regular callers, referred to as 'carnies', including Steph from Tamworth, Evil Me and Jarred from Bunbury. On 19 January 2008, Dave presented the last show of Pirate Radio. On 27 January 2008, Dave returned to the Mid-Dawn
Graveyard shift
A graveyard shift means a shift of work running through the early hours of the morning, especially one from midnight until 8 am. See shift work.Graveyard shift may also refer to:In movies, television, and video games:...
shift on Sundays from 1am – 6am.
TV career
Callan first gained serious popularity while performing on Rove (Nine NetworkNine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
) and also on the first series of Rove Live (Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
), but left the show to pursue his love for stand up. Callan was Rove McManus
Rove McManus
John Henry Michael "Rove" McManus is an Australian comedian, television presenter, producer and media personality. He was the host of the self-titled variety show Rove, and is the owner of the production company Roving Enterprises...
' groomsman at his wedding to Belinda Emmett
Belinda Emmett
Belinda 'Belle' Jane Emmett was an Australian actress and singer. She was married to television personality Rove McManus and was known for her roles in the TV drama series Home and Away and All Saints.-Early life:...
.
In 2005, Callan appeared in a series of commercials called "Change is in the Air", to introduce Australians to the impending smoking ban
Smoking ban
Smoking bans are public policies, including criminal laws and occupational safety and health regulations, which prohibit tobacco smoking in workplaces and/or other public spaces...
in pubs and clubs. He also narrated a commercial for the Ferndale Confectionery item "Tuff Nuts", and has performed in Western Australian advertisements for WA Home Loans and Fruitisma.
During 2006 and 2007 Dave appeared on jtv and presented episodes on occasion.
He has also appeared as a guest on the Comedy Channel's improvisational comedy program Comedy Slapdown
Comedy Slapdown
Comedy Slapdown is an Australian television improvised comedy program produced by FremantleMedia, that first aired on The Comedy Channel from November 8, 2008 at 7:30pm. The show is hosted by H.G...
.
His other TV credits include O'Loghlin on Saturday night
James O'Loghlin
James O'Loghlin is an Australian television and radio presenter. He works for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Local Radio evening programme in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.-Career:...
, the ABC’s Standing Up, the SBS documentary – King of the Road, and a regular performer on the yearly "Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala". Most recently he has been a recurring guest on ABC1's Spicks and Specks.
Stand-up career
Touring internationally over the next few years, Callan had successful shows each year in the Melbourne International Comedy FestivalMelbourne International Comedy Festival
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is the third-largest international comedy festival in the world and the largest cultural event in Australia. Established in 1987, it takes place annually in Melbourne over four weeks in April typically opening on or around April Fool's Day...
(MICF) including:
- Dave Callan is Shithouse
- Dave Callan is Hairy
- Dave Callan's Wonderful World
- Bare Faced Cheek
- Raw Comedy Finals (as Host & MC)
- The Sunshine Factory (with Sam Simmons, Tim Harris, Steve Bunce)
- Show us your Roots (with Hung Le, Steve Abbott, Gabriel Rossi, Tommy Dean, Desh, Sean Choolburra, Tahir) - also released on DVD.
- The Sunshine Factory Part II (with Sam Simmons)
- Dance of the Flame Retardant Monkey
- Daylight Savings for the Doomsday Clock
- 0+ (Symbol of Venus)
In addition, Dave performed regularly at the MICF Festival Club and the MICF Festival Roadshow. These shows have frequently included choreographed fight and dance scenes with Ninjas, Pirates and Zombies. During MICFs he can often be seen with an entourage of ninjas.
He occasionally is referred to as 'Danger Dave'.
His 2005 joint show with Sam Simmons, (also with Tim Harris and Steve Bunce), The Sunshine Factory was nominated for a Golden Gibbo MICF award.
Also in 2005, his show 'Show us your Roots' (with a group of comedians - see list above) season sold out at Crown Casino as part of the MICF, at the National Multi-Cultural Festival in Canberra, and at the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, finally opening in 1973 after a long gestation starting with his competition-winning design in 1957...
. This show was later released on DVD by Beyond Home Entertainment.
In more recent years, his shows have included Political and Environmental commentary, for instance 2007-2008 shows 'Dance of the flame retardant monkey' and 'Daylight Savings for the doomsday clock'. Ripe with pop-culture references and an eclectic mash of immaturity and sincerity, 'Daylight Savings' was a near sell out season.
- Dave has two bestest friends. They are Bess Porcaro and Alice Sodapop.
Film Career
He plays the character of a sports commentator in the upcoming Australian comedyAustralian comedy
Australian comedy refers to the comedy and humour performed in or about Australia or by the people of Australia. Australian humour can be traced to various origins, and today is manifested in a diversity of cultural practices and pursuits...
film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
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