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Paul McDermott
Australian comedian, singer and television presenter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Paul McDermott, see Paul McDermott (disambiguation).
Paul Anthony Michael McDermott (born 13 May 1962[citation needed]) is an Australian entertainer, best known both for Good News Week and for his role as a member of the musical comedy group the Doug Anthony All Stars. He has frequently appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and taken part in its two major televised productions, the Comedy Festival Gala and the Great Debate. McDermott has also performed and written numerous shows as a solo performer and authored children’s books and newspaper articles and directed short animated films.
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![]() McDermott at the DAAS Kapital DVD launch, April 2013 | |
Birth name | Paul Anthony Michael McDermott |
Born | (1962-05-13) 13 May 1962 (age 62) Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
Medium | Stand-up, television, radio, books |
Nationality | Australian |
Years active | 1985–present |
Genres | Musical comedy, news satire |
Subject(s) | Drama, art |
Partner(s) | Melissa Lyne |
Children | 1 |
Notable works and roles | Doug Anthony All Stars, Good News Week |
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