Justin Kennedy
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Justin Kennedy is an actor, writer, voice-over artist and comedian from Melbourne
, Australia.
In 2003, he teamed up with fellow comedians Gavin Baskerville and Dwight Bandy to write and perform the show 'Successful Losing: How to be a Spectacular Failure' in both the WA Fringe Festival (where it won Best Comedy) and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
. In 2004, Kennedy performed his first solo stand-up show in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 'Simple Pleasures', which he followed over the next four years with 'I'm With Stupid', 'Beelzebuzz' (which was nominated for a Golden Gibbo Award), 'Ladies...?' and 'Passionista'.
In 2009, Kennedy teamed up with Sarah Collins to write and perform, 'Donna and Damo: An Asexual Love Story' for the Melbourne Fringe before performing it at the Arts Centre in the 2010 Melbourne Comedy Festival. He proposed to Collins onstage during the curtain call of a performance in April 2010.
In 2008, Kennedy wrote and performed as a cast member of Foxtel
's The Mansion with Michael Chamberlin
and Charlie Pickering
. He has also appeared three times on Foxtel
's Stand-Up Australia.
He was a regular writer for Rove from 2007 until its final episode, appearing in numerous sketches during this time.
Kennedy has appeared as an actor in numerous television shows including Stingers
, The Secret (2006 film) and Neighbours
. He plays several characters in the current ABC 3 animated series Sumo Mouse and is soon to be heard on another cartoon, 'Fleabitten'.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia.
Career
Kennedy started his performing career in March 2002, after making his first stand-up appearance in the national Raw Comedy competition.In 2003, he teamed up with fellow comedians Gavin Baskerville and Dwight Bandy to write and perform the show 'Successful Losing: How to be a Spectacular Failure' in both the WA Fringe Festival (where it won Best Comedy) and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne 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...
. In 2004, Kennedy performed his first solo stand-up show in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 'Simple Pleasures', which he followed over the next four years with 'I'm With Stupid', 'Beelzebuzz' (which was nominated for a Golden Gibbo Award), 'Ladies...?' and 'Passionista'.
In 2009, Kennedy teamed up with Sarah Collins to write and perform, 'Donna and Damo: An Asexual Love Story' for the Melbourne Fringe before performing it at the Arts Centre in the 2010 Melbourne Comedy Festival. He proposed to Collins onstage during the curtain call of a performance in April 2010.
In 2008, Kennedy wrote and performed as a cast member of Foxtel
Foxtel
Foxtel is an Australian pay television company, operating cable, direct broadcast satellite television and IPTV services. It was formed in 1995 through a joint venture established between Telstra and News Corporation....
's The Mansion with Michael Chamberlin
Michael Chamberlin (comedian)
Michael Chamberlin is a Melbourne-based stand up comedian. Along with fellow comedian Charlie Pickering, Michael was a co-creator of influential Melbourne comedy room Stagetime....
and Charlie Pickering
Charlie Pickering
Charlie Pickering he grew up in Melbourne, Australia and attended an Independent Anglican Boys' School; Brighton Grammar...
. He has also appeared three times on Foxtel
Foxtel
Foxtel is an Australian pay television company, operating cable, direct broadcast satellite television and IPTV services. It was formed in 1995 through a joint venture established between Telstra and News Corporation....
's Stand-Up Australia.
He was a regular writer for Rove from 2007 until its final episode, appearing in numerous sketches during this time.
Kennedy has appeared as an actor in numerous television shows including Stingers
Stingers
Stingers was an Australian police drama television series. It ran for eight seasons on the Nine Network before it was canceled in late 2004 due to declining ratings and the late timeslot Channel Nine gave the program...
, The Secret (2006 film) and Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
. He plays several characters in the current ABC 3 animated series Sumo Mouse and is soon to be heard on another cartoon, 'Fleabitten'.
Filmography
- Flea-Bitten
- Sumo Mouse
- Rove
- The MansionThe Mansion (TV series)The Mansion is an Australian television comedy based upon news and current affairs. Hosted by Michael Chamberlin and Charlie Pickering and featuring Kate McLennan and Justin Kennedy, It premiered on The Comedy Channel on Thursday 3 April 2008 at 8:30 pm.The Mansion first aired on 26 January 2007...
- Stand Up AustraliaStand Up AustraliaStand Up Australia was an Australian comedy TV program locally produced by The Comedy Channel from 2006 to 2008.It was hosted by Cameron Knight, and featured four Australian or international comedians on each one hour show...
- The Secret
- NeighboursNeighboursNeighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
- StingersStingersStingers was an Australian police drama television series. It ran for eight seasons on the Nine Network before it was canceled in late 2004 due to declining ratings and the late timeslot Channel Nine gave the program...
- Reverse RunnerReverse RunnerReverse Runner is an upcoming Australian comedy film written and directed by Jarrod Theodore & Lachlan Ryan. It stars Dan Cannon, Dave Callan, Steve Moneghetti, Rosco Brauer and a special appearance from Bruce McAvaney...