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Australian comedian and writer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James O'Loghlin (born 1966) is an Australian comedian, television and radio presenter. He works for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Local Radio evening program in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
James O'Loghlin | |
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Birth name | James O'Loghlin |
Born | 1966 (age 57–58) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
Medium | Stand-up talk show host writer radio personality |
Years active | 1990s–present |
Partner(s) | Lucy Bell |
Children | 3 |
Notable works and roles | The New Inventors |
Website | http://jamesologhlin.com |
Previously a commercial and criminal lawyer (he studied law at the University of Sydney),[1] he was for some years a professional stand-up comedian and writer,[1] and hosted his own television show O'Loghlin on Saturday Night[1] on ABC Television and Inside the Arena[1] on Foxtel. He also hosted The New Inventors on ABC Television.[1]
O'Loghlin has also written and performed in the live comedy shows Lawyer Lawyer (which concentrated on his years as a criminal lawyer)[2] and Caught in the A.C.T.
O'Loghlin has written books for adults and children including:
O'Loghlin has received a 2014 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award for The Adventures of Sir Roderick,[12] which was also on the shortlist for the 2015 Patricia Wrightson Prize.[13]
In November 2007, O'Loghlin announced he would be leaving the radio show to spend more time with his family. His wife is actress Lucy Bell.[14]
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