Adam Burke works as a stand‑up comic, author, and cartoonist across the United States, and he is perhaps most recognized for his recurring role as a panelist on NPR’s humor news show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
Jordan Shanks‑Markovina, who goes by the handle friendlyjordies online, works as a journalist, political pundit and stand‑up comic in Australia. His videos tackle national politics, cultural topics and the day's headlines, typically delivered with the “lowbrow humour” he credits to himself. He launched his YouTube channel in February 2013; by June 2026 it had amassed more than 1.4 million subscribers and accumulated around 343 million views. Over the years he’s sat down with a range of Australian politicians, such as Jodi McKay, Tanya Plibersek, Kristina Keneally, Bill Shorten, Helen Dalton and former prime minister Kevin Rudd.
Kate McLennan is an Australian comedian, writer and actress. She has performed both at home and overseas, including appearances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In Australia she is noted for her roles in television and web series such as The Katering Show, Get Krack!n, The Mansion and the 2023 series Deadloch. The majority of her productions are created with Kate McCartney, a collaboration that has earned them the moniker “the Kates.”
Lou Wall, an Australian comedian, focuses on musical comedy that mixes multiple media formats. Their first solo production, A Dingo Ate My Baby, was originally created for the Victorian College of the Arts' 2016 FRISK festival and was subsequently presented by the Malthouse at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Amanda “Mandy” Nolan works in Australia as a comedian and writer. She stood as a candidate in both the 2022 and 2025 Australian federal elections, but was not elected on either occasion.
Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, Matthew Okine works as a stand‑up comedian, writes books, and presents on radio. From 2014 until 2016, he partnered with Alex Dyson as a co‑host of Triple J’s breakfast program.
Matthew Thomas Parker, an Australian living in the United Kingdom, works as a recreational mathematician, writer, comedian, YouTube creator and science presenter. He has a New York Times bestseller to his name, and his book Humble Pi made history as the first mathematics title in Britain to reach No. 1 on the Sunday Times list. A former teacher, he has spread enthusiasm for maths through live tours and online videos.
Naomi Higgins, hailing from Australia, works as a writer, performer, comedian, influencer and was formerly a Twitch streamer. She authored and appeared in Why Are You Like This, a role that secured her an AWGIE comedy award.
Nina Oyama is an Australian performer who writes, acts, directs and does stand‑up comedy. She earned public notice through her parts in Utopia and Deadloch, and she also took part as a contestant on Taskmaster Australia.
Phil Cass is an Australian magician and comedy entertainer based in Sydney. Born on May 2, 1965, he began a career that has encompassed over 5000 shows performed in 56 countries. Before pursuing his entertainment career, Cass played rugby league for Brisbane Souths. His work combines magic, comedy, and audience interaction, and he is known for his clean comedy and sleight-of-hand. He published 'Oh No! Not a Magician!!' in 1992 and has released several DVDs, including 'Phil Cass in Action' and 'Funniest Comedy Compilation Collector's Set'. Cass’s career is marked by numerous awards and recognition. Between 1975 and 2016, he won nine Mo Awards, including a Gold MO Award for Australian Performer of the Year in both 2013 and 2014. He has also received eight Wallace Art Awards, earning titles such as Comedian of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. Furthermore, he secured National ‘ACE’ (Australian Club Entertainment) Awards for Sight Act of the Year in 1998, 1999, and 2000, and a 'Comedy Sight Act of the Year' award from the ACE Awards. Eight internal 'Best Magician' type awards have also been bestowed upon him, including a Genii's trophy. He has performed four seasons at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, demonstrating international recognition for his talents. Described as Australia’s No.1 corporate comedy magic act, Phil Cass performs internationally, including in Fiji, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Noumea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Papua New Guinea. He participated in World Expo 88 and has entertained numerous high-profile clients such as Mercedes Benz, Virgin, Coca-Cola, Telstra, Qantas, and NRL/AFL clubs. His performances have garnered praise from prominent figures; Ray Martin from 'A Current Affair' called him "More than a magician, an entertainer!" Alan Jones from 2GB Radio stated he is "Simply The Best," while Toyota described his acts as "Remarkable, simply incredible!” Caltex noted he provided “The WOW factor we were looking for!” He has also worked with celebrities including Whoopee Goldberg, Olivia Newton-John, Bruce Springsteen, and Michael Jackson.
Australian writer, actor and comedian Susie Youssef works across television, radio and the stage. She is most recognized for her roles on The Project, the Australian version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and Rosehaven, and she has taken her stand‑up act to numerous festivals both in Australia and overseas.
Tom Cardy, hailing from Australia, works as a comedian, musician, songwriter and actor. He first attracted attention in 2020 when his “Song Sequels” feature aired on Triple J, and later reached a worldwide audience by sharing comedic songs and video clips on TikTok and YouTube. Cardy has written music for the comedy programs The Feed and The Moth Effect, as well as for the animated web series Helluva Boss. His inaugural EP, Artificial Intelligence, released in 2021, climbed to number 40 on the ARIA Albums Chart. He has also been named a finalist for the AACTA Award for Favourite Digital Content Creator and for the Craft Award for Writing at the Streamy Awards.
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Australia has a vibrant comedy culture with comedians performing across stand-up, television, film, radio, theatre and online platforms. From established comedy stars to emerging performers, Australian comedians are known for a wide range of styles, from observational humour and storytelling to satire, sketch comedy and improvisation.
At GiggleTime, we bring together profiles of Australian comedians, stand-up comedians, comedy actors and other personalities connected to Australian comedy and entertainment. Browse the profiles above to discover more about their careers, performances and contributions to the comedy scene in Australia.
Stand-up comedy is an important part of the Australian entertainment scene, with comedians performing in dedicated comedy clubs, theatres, pubs, festivals and live events across the country.
Australia has developed a distinctive stand-up culture, with comedians drawing inspiration from everyday Australian life, relationships, culture and current events. The country's comedy scene also includes performers with very different approaches to humour, ranging from observational comedy and personal storytelling to satire, dark humour, character comedy and improvisation.
Melbourne has a particularly strong reputation for live comedy and is home to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, one of Australia's major comedy events. Comedy is also a significant part of the entertainment scenes in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and other cities around the country.
Australia has produced many comedians who have become well known both nationally and internationally. Some built their careers through live stand-up, while others became recognised through television, films, radio, theatre or comedy writing.
Australian comedians have also appeared in major international productions, helping introduce Australian humour and performers to audiences around the world. Many comedy performers work across multiple areas of entertainment, combining stand-up with acting, writing, presenting, podcasting or television.
The Australian comedy scene continues to introduce new performers alongside established names, giving audiences a constantly changing selection of comedic voices and styles.
Australian comedy extends far beyond the stand-up stage. Television has played an important role in introducing comedians to wider audiences through sitcoms, sketch shows, panel shows, comedy series and other entertainment programmes.
Australian comedians are also active in film, radio, podcasts and online media. Platforms such as YouTube and social media have created new ways for comedians to share sketches, stand-up clips, short-form comedy and original content with audiences in Australia and around the world.
This combination of live performance, traditional media and digital platforms has helped create opportunities for both established Australian comedians and new comedy talent.
Explore our collection of Australian comedians and comedy personalities above to discover performers from different generations and areas of Australia's comedy scene.
Use the search feature to find a particular comedian or browse the directory to discover new names. Individual profiles may include biographical information, career details, performances, photographs and other interesting facts.
Whether you are looking for Australian stand-up comedians, famous Australian comedians, comedy actors, television comedians or emerging comedy talent, GiggleTime makes it easy to discover comedians from Australia.
The directory continues to grow as new comedians and comedy personalities are added.
