|
Milo Kerrigan
''Full Frontal'' is an Australian sketch comedy series that ran on the Seven Network from 1993 to 1997. It launched the television careers of Eric Bana, Shaun Micallef, Kitty Flanagan, Julia Morris, Daina Reid and Denise Scott. In 1998 a spin-off of the show moved to Network Ten under the name ''Totally Full Frontal'', losing most of the original cast in the process; it finished in 1999. Since 2008 till approx 2010, re-runs were screening on The Comedy Channel as part of the channel's "Aussie Gold" block of locally made, classic comedy programming. History The series began screening shortly after the similar sketch comedy program ''Fast Forward'' (from which ''Full Frontal'' derived) ended. ''Full Frontal'' retained the same general format of ''Fast Forward''. It was formatted in a way such as to create the effect of someone continuously channel surfing; after the punchline of each sketch, it would abruptly switch to the next as if the viewer had switched channels. However, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Greece: in Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by political satire performed by comic poets in Ancient Greek theatre, theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance pitting two groups, ages, genders, or societies against each other in an amusing ''agon'' or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions posing obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth then becomes constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little choice but to resort to ruses which e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punch Line
A punch line (also punch-line or punchline) concludes a joke; it is intended to make people Laughter, laugh. It is the third and final part of the Joke#Telling jokes, typical joke structure. It follows the introductory framing of the joke and the narrative which sets up for the punch line. In a broader sense, "punch line" can also refer to the unexpected and funny conclusion of any performance, situation or story. Etymology The origin of the term Punch (magazine), is unknown. Even though the comedic formula using the classic "set-up, premise, punch line" format was well-established in Vaudeville by the beginning of the 20th century, the actual term "punch line" is first documented in the 1910s; the Merriam-Webster dictionary pegs the first use in 1916. Linguistic analysis A linguistic interpretation of the mechanics of the punch line response is posited by Victor Raskin in his Theories of humor#Script-based semantic theory of humor, script-based semantic theory of humor. Hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Riley
Gina Riley (born 6 May 1961) is a retired Australian actress, writer, singer and comedian, known for portraying Kim Craig in the television series '' Kath & Kim'', and for her work in musical theatre. Career Television and film Riley became a popular television performer in the sketch shows '' Fast Forward'', its successor '' Full Frontal'', '' Big Girl's Blouse'' and '' Something Stupid''. In the latter she was also a producer and writer. On ''Fast Forward'', Gina Riley sent-up such singers as Tina Arena, Paula Abdul, Bette Midler, Sinéad O'Connor and Dannii Minogue as well as Australian personalities Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Jacki MacDonald. She later appeared in '' The Games'', a spoof behind-the-scenes look at the organising committee of the Sydney Olympics. She has enjoyed great success as Kim Craig in '' Kath & Kim'', written and created by Riley and her long-time writing partner and friend Jane Turner. Riley also works frequently with Magda Szubanski. Riley star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Zemiro
Julia Zemiro () (born 14 April 1967) is a French-born Australian television presenter, radio host, actress, singer, writer and comedian. She is best known as the host of the music quiz and live performance show ''RocKwiz''. Zemiro is a fluent English and French speaker and has acted in French. Early life and education Zemiro's mother, Jane, is a retired teacher and education academic (University of Sydney) originally from Queensland. Her French father, Claude, was a retired restaurateur. In 1970, when she was two and a half years old, Zemiro's family moved from her birthplace, France, to Australia. Zemiro attended Sydney Girls High School and the University of Sydney, where she studied for a Bachelor of Arts. She was accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne in 1992. She graduated from VCA in 1994 with a Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Acting). Acting After graduation, Zemiro found work touring with the Bell Shakespeare Company. She has feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darren Gilshenan
Darren Gilshenan is an Australian actor and writer. He is best known for his roles in television series ''The Moodys'', '' Maximum Choppage'', ''Chandon Pictures'' and '' Full Frontal''. Early life Growing up in Brisbane, Darren was first introduced to acting through performing in a Gang Show while a Boy Scout. He realised then that acting was his passion, "I just knew, I knew that's all I wanted to do. The hardest thing was trying to convince my father that my schooling TER mark didn't matter because I wanted to be an actor." Career Gilshenan graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1988. He has also taught extensively at Australian Theatre for Young People, Bell Shakespeare and National Institute of Dramatic Art. Gilshenan's early acting career includes guest roles in ''A Country Practice'' in 1992 and ''Police Rescue'' in 1993. He became a series regular (and writer) on the sketch comedy series '' Full Frontal'' in 1997. The show became ''Totally Full ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Greenslade
Francis Greenslade (born 3 October 1962) is an Australian comedic actor and acting teacher. Early life Greenslade was born in Honiara, Solomon Islands to Australian parents. In the 1980s, Greenslade studied at the University of Adelaide where he first met Shaun Micallef. They performed together in the university's Footlights Club. Greenslade was the president of the South Australian Debating Association (SADA) in 1992 and represented the University of Adelaide at the World Universities Debating Championship where he was the Best Speaker in 1988. Career Greenslade has performed with Micallef in many television shows including '' The Micallef Program'', '' Welcher & Welcher'', '' Micallef Tonight'' and ''Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell''. They both also appeared in '' Full Frontal''. Greenslade has also appeared on children's comedy '' Pig's Breakfast'', '' SeaChange'', ''Blue Heelers'', '' Water Rats'', '' The Games'' and ''Marshall Law'' as well as in the 2003 Australian feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Walker (Australian Actor)
John Harold Walker (born 1963) is an Australian actor who appeared in the sketch comedy show '' Full Frontal'' (1994–97) and its successor ''Totally Full Frontal'' (1998–99). His most notable characters in the series were sleazy news presenter Ian Goodings, and his impersonation of John Howard, the Prime Minister of Australia at the time. Walker also made appearances in the 1999 comedy film ''The Craic'', the Australian drama ''Blue Heelers'' and the Australian comedy ''Pizza Pizza is an Italian cuisine, Italian, specifically Neapolitan cuisine, Neapolitan, dish typically consisting of a flat base of Leavening agent, leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomato, cheese, and other ingredients, baked at a high t ...''. Walker later worked as a teacher in regional Australia. References External links * Australian male television actors Australian male comedians Living people 1963 births Australian sketch comedians {{Australia-tv-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rima Te Wiata
Heather Rima Te Wiata (born 11 October 1963) is a British-born New Zealand singer, comedian and stage, film and television actress, who is also notable for her career in Australia, especially her long-running recurring role in soap opera ''Sons and Daughters (Australian TV series), Sons and Daughters'' as Janice Reid in 204 episodes. Early life Te Wiata was born in London, England, the only child of opera singer Inia Te Wiata and actress and writer Beryl Te Wiata, on 11 October 1963. She is of the Ngāti Raukawa iwi. Her father died when she was eight years old, and she and her mother returned to New Zealand two years later. They settled in Auckland, where Te Wiata attended Epsom Girls' Grammar School. Career Te Wiata first appeared on stage in a production of ''The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (play)'' at Auckland's Mercury Theatre, Auckland, Mercury Theatre, and later attended the New Zealand Drama School. After graduating in 1983, she went on a six month national tour, sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Jennifer Cecily Ward-Lealand (born 8 November 1962) is a New Zealand theatre and film actor, director, teacher and intimacy coordinator. She has worked for 40 years, appearing in over 120 theatre performances: Greek, Shakespeare, drama, comedy, devised, and musical theatre. Her screen credits include the 1993 movie '' Desperate Remedies'' as well as appearances in ''The Footstep Man'', the soap ''Shortland Street'' and Australian comedy series '' Full Frontal''. Biography Ward-Lealand was born in Wellington, New Zealand, to Philippa "Pippa" Mary (née Ward) and Conrad Ainsley Lealand. She has an older sister, Diana Mary Ward-Pickering and a half brother Simcha Lindt. From the age of seven, after experiencing the buzz of joining the cast of ''Oedipus'' at Unity Theatre, Ward-Lealand knew that she wanted to be an actor. At aged 8, she had her first small role in the film ''Gone up North for Awhile'' directed by Paul Maunder. Since 1988 she has been married to actor Michael Hurs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Veitch
Michael Veitch (born 29 November 1962 in Melbourne) is an Australian author, actor and broadcaster, best known for his roles on the sketch comedy television shows '' The D-Generation'', '' Fast Forward'' and '' Full Frontal'', as well as for his books on World War II aviation, marine science and travel. Life and career Television Veitch attended Melbourne Grammar School and the University of Melbourne (where he completed an arts degree) where he participated in Melbourne University Revues. After one performance, producers from the ABC in 1985 commissioned '' The D-Generation'', a half-hour weekly sketch comedy series. It was followed by a second season in 1987. Veitch performed a variety of characters over both seasons of the show, and went on to write and perform in the sketch comedy shows '' Fast Forward'' and '' Full Frontal'' on the Seven Network between 1989 and 1995. As one of the lead performers, Veitch became known for impersonations and characterisations of current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Fleet
Gregory Fleet (born 1962) is an Australian comedian and actor. Early life Fleet was born in Michigan, in the United States. His father moved the family to Australia when Greg was four. He grew up in Geelong, and as a teenager boarded at Geelong Grammar School. Fleet briefly attended Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), but he was kicked out after a year for poor performance. Career Fleet began his acting career in the early 1980s with several performances in Australian television series and telemovies. He appeared in '' Matthew and Son'' alongside Nicole Kidman in 1984, and then played the role of "Delivery Man 2" in an episode of ''Prisoner'' a role that he discussed on Tony Martin's ''Get This'' radio show in 2010, resulting in him gaining an underground fame and following as "Delivery Man 2". Fleet went on to star as Lt Scott Harris in the Australian mini-series ''A Thousand Skies''. He also appeared in the ABC TV police dramas '' Phoenix'' and ''Janus'' as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Parkinson (comedian)
Matthew Parkinson is an Australian comedian, actor, radio presenter and quiz show personality. Life and career Parkinson was born in Perth, Western Australia. He began acting at school and studied theatre arts at the Western Australian Institute of Technology. His professional career began in Perth at the Hole in the Wall Theatre where he appeared in ''Hamlet'', ''The Cherry Orchard'', ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and the title role in Ben Johnson's ''The Alchemist''. Parkinson was formerly a member of the comedy duo the Empty Pockets, along with Matthew Quartermaine, who featured regularly on the television comedy shows ''The Big Gig'' and '' Full Frontal''. Parkinson was also a champion winner of television game show ''Sale of the Century'' in the 1990s. Parkinson was one of the hosts of the Triple M breakfast program ''The Cage'' in Melbourne. After the axing of ''The Cage'' in the Sydney market at the end of 2006, he moved to Melbourne to continue to co-host the show. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
