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Comedian/Writer/Broadcaster 2007 sees Wil Anderson return to the nations airwaves when he joins fellow comedian Lehmo on Triple M's new national Drive show, "Wil and Lehmo". Wil is best known to a national audience as the host of ABC-TVs AFI Award winning program, The Glass House, and as the long time co-host of Triple J's breakfast show but the one constant in Wil's performing life has been stand up comedy. Wil is a stand up first and foremost, touring Australia and the world at every opportunity, performing more than a hundred shows a year. His stand up is a densely written, high-speed ride though one of the most wonderful comedic imaginations in the country. Politics, pop and the banal come together in a Wil Anderson routine, always delivered with more conviction and enthusiasm than any man's vocal chords can take. In amongst the TV hosting, radio announcing and constant touring Wil has managed to write a highly popular regular column for Australia's most highly read magazine, The Sunday Magazine and publish his first book, 'Survival Of The Dumbest' with Random House. "His best ever show round these parts...a riot for those in attendance" Adelaide Advertiser "Anderson is a loose cannon, fast, funny and full of razor-sharp observations" The Age, Melbourne "A Sharp and pacy torrent of jokes delivered with a skill that’s worth savouring" The List, Edinburgh "Like Adam Hills speed, Australian comedian Wil Anderson’s new show is brilliant... an hour in his company flies by all too quickly" The Stage, Edinburgh "What a funny Aussie. Wil Anderson’s fast-paced routine is bursting with laughs and energy...there is enough material here to fill two hours making the one he has sprint by...a higher laugh-per-minute rate than anyone I have seen before... 'Ando’ is a comic gem" Three Weeks, Edinburgh "If you ever have the chance, go and see Wil Anderson live. I could have sat there all night if laughing so hard didn’t hurt so much..." City News "Anderson has a sharp brain, quick tongue and is up there with the best of them" The Drum "A sharp blend of idealism and cynicism. Fresh, energetic and articulate." The Age, Melbourne "Anderson is, without doubt, one of the nation’s finest comedic talents" Adelaide Advertiser "Anderson is among the funniest comedians we have..." Sydney Morning Herald "Anderson's mind is like a grand prix car, travelling at marvellous speed...Very funny" Sydney Morning Herald "Warm, funny and consistently entertaining" The Age, Melbourne "Anderson is the eternal naughty boy you can’t help liking" The Australian "Wound up tighter than a spring and barely pausing for breath during his one-hour set, Wil Anderson is manic, likeable, passionate..." The Age, Melbourne "A comic juggernaut of current affairs." Sydney Morning Herald "An hour long spiel that is absolutely packed with jokes, wisecracks, good vibes and a certain amount of attitude" Adelaide Advertiser |
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Television |
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2001-2006
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The Glass House (Host)
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ABC-TV |
| 2006 | Head to Head – Celebrity Episode (Panellist) |
ABC-TV |
| 2006 | Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance) |
Ten Network |
| 2006 | Just For Laughs (host) |
Ten Network |
| 2006 | Rove [LIVE} – Stand Up spot |
Ten Network |
| 2005 | Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance) |
Ten Network |
| 2005 | The 2005 International Comedy Festival. Just For Laughs (Host) |
Ten Network |
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2004
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Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (Host)
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Ten Network |
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2004
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Melbourne Comed Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
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Ten Network |
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2003
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World Comedy Tour (Stand Up Appearance) also for Pay-TV in USA, UK and Canada
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Nine Network |
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2003
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Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
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Ten Network |
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2002
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Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Host)
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Ten Network |
| 2002 |
Raw Comedy Final (Host with Corinne Grant & Dave Hughes)
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ABC-TV |
| 2000-2003 |
The Fat (Regular Panellist)
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ABC-TV |
| 1998-2001 |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance x 4)
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Nine/Ten Network |
| 1999 |
Super Debates
1999 World Cup Comedy 1999 Standing Up (Stand Up Appearance) |
Nine Network Seven Network ABC-TV |
| 1997 |
Mouthing Off (Panellist
Several Appearances) |
thecomedychannel |
| 1997-2000 |
Good News Week
(Regular Panellist) |
ABC-TV/Ten Network |
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**Wil has also appeared on programs such as Rove [Live], IMT and Hey, Hey It's Saturday.
Radio |
| 2007 - NOW | National Drive Show “Wil and Lehmo” (Host) |
Triple M |
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2000-2004
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Triple J Breakfast
(Host with Adam Spencer) |
Triple J |
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1999
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Triple J Breakfast
(Weekly Guest and Occasional Co-host with Adam Spencer) |
Triple J |
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** Wil has also made various publicity appearances on a variety of radio networks.
Live Shows |
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| 2006 |
Wil Communication - Solo Show |
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| 2006 | I am the Wilrus – Solo Show Edinburgh Fringe Festival |
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2005
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Kill Wil - Solo Show
National Tour |
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2004
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Wil Anderson & Adam Spencer - The Last Time
Hi Fi Bar - Melbourne, Theatre Royal - Hobart, Thebarton Theatre - Adelaide, Octagon Theatre - Perth, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - Wollongong, City Hall - Newcastle, Enmore Theatre - Sydney |
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2003/04
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Licence To Wil - Solo Show
Sydney Opera House. Adelaide Fringe, Octagon Theatre Perth, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Brisbane Powerhouse, Darwin Festival |
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2003
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Jagged Little Wil - Solo Show
Adelaide Festival Centre, The Brisbane Powerhouse, Sydney Opera House, Octagon Theatre Perth, Parramatta, Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
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2002
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Wil By Mouth - Solo Show
Belvoir St Theatre - Sydney, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
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2001
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Wil of Fortune - Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
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2000
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5 thirty - with Adam Spencer
Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
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2000
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Who Wants To Be A Wilionaire - Solo Show
Melbourne Comedy Festival, The Valhalla - Sydney |
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1999
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Terra Wilius - Solo Show
Melbourne Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
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| 1999 | Wilennium - Solo Show Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Globe - Sydney, Edinburgh Festival Fringe |
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| 1999 | Stand Up Season at the Adelaide Festival Centre with Tripod |
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| 1998 | I Am The Wirus - Solo Show Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
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| 1997 | Show Pony - 10 Week Season with Corinne Grant Builder's Arms Hotel - Melbourne |
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| 1997 | Diet Life - Solo Show Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
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Other Notable work |
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2004, 2005 + 2006 Just For Laughs - Montreal
2003 and 2005 Hobart Comedy Festival 2002 Busselton Comedy Festival 2001 Livid Music Festival 2002 Big Laugh Comedy Festival, Parramatta 2001 The Falls Festival 2000 Offshore Festival 1999 St.Kilda Festival ** Wil is in high demand as a stand up comedian and has headlined in virtually every major venue across the country. |
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Writing |
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| 2006 | Survival of the Dumbest debut book published by Random House |
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2004/Now
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Sunday Magazine - Sunday Roast (Weekly Column)
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| 2005 – Now | In London Magazine – Monthly Column (UK based) |
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2001/03
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Cosmopolitan (Monthly Column)
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1998/99
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The Australian, Melbourne Extra (Weekly Column)
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1997
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The Big Issue (Fortnightly Column)
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Corporate |
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Various clients including AdShel, BT, British Airways. Holden, ING Direct, the Institute of Public Administration Australia, Hanimex, Mobil, NAB, Nestle Peter's, Pauls Ltd, Suncorp-Metway, The Sydney Airport Corporation, Sydney Morning Herald, Toyota & Whybin Lawrence Advertising.
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Recordings |
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| 2006 | Release of The Best of The Glass House (2002-2006) DVD by ABC Enterprises and distributed through Roadshow Entertainment |
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| 2001 | Release of the Melbourne Comedy Festival CD compilation through Rubber Music, distributed by BMG Australia | |
Live Theatre |
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| 1999/2000 | A Midsummer's Nights Dream (Principle Cast Member) Royal Botanic Gardens - Melbourne | |
Awards |
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| 2005 | The Glass House, AFI Award for Best Light Entertainment Series |
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| 1999 | Nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. | |
Visit: www.wilanderson.com.au
Wil Anderson is exclusively represented by
Kevin Whyte (TV & Radio) and Dioni Meliss (Live) at Token Artists.
Phone: 03 9417 4700 www.token.com.au
Last Updated: March 2007
