Glenn Robbins
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Glenn Maxwell Robbins (born 12 May 1956) is an Australian comedian, writer and actor.
Robbins attended Strathmore Secondary College and graduated in 1975. He studied drama and media at the Melbourne State College and first moved into performing in 1981.
, and in 1985 Robbins appeared on the sketch show The Eleventh Hour. He shot to fame in 1988 when he starred in another sketch show, The Comedy Company
, in which one of his characters, 'Uncle Arthur', became very popular. In 1991 he joined the team of Fast Forward for two seasons. Other sketch in which he has appeared include Full Frontal
(1993), Jimeoin
(1994–95) and Something Stupid
(1998).
In 1998 Robbins became a panelist on the weekly television show The Panel. The show lasted eight seasons, going into hiatus in 2005.
Robbins played Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures
from 2001 until 2002 on Channel Ten. Since 2002 onwards he played the role of Kel Knight
in the television comedy series Kath & Kim
. In 2006 Robbins appeared in two episodes of Channel 10's Thank God You're Here
.
Robbins is executive producer of the Network 10 sketch comedy show The Ronnie Johns Half Hour
. In 2008 Robbins launched a new game show on Channel 7, entitled Out of the Question
. In 2011 he was the guest on the fourth episode of the comedy program, The Joy of Sets
on Channel 9.
. In 2006 he co-starred with Mick Molloy
in the comedy feature BoyTown
as an eighties' pop-star called 'Benny G.' making an ill-advised comeback. In 2011 he appears in the comedy Scumbus
.
Robbins attended Strathmore Secondary College and graduated in 1975. He studied drama and media at the Melbourne State College and first moved into performing in 1981.
Television
Robbins began his acting career in 1984, appearing in two episodes of PrisonerPrisoner (TV series)
Prisoner is an Australian television soap opera which was set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison. The series was produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation and ran on Network Ten for 692 episodes from 27 February 1979 to 11 December 1986.The series was inspired by the 1970s...
, and in 1985 Robbins appeared on the sketch show The Eleventh Hour. He shot to fame in 1988 when he starred in another sketch show, The Comedy Company
The Comedy Company
The Comedy Company was an Australian comedy television series first aired from 16 February 1988 until about 11 November 1990 on Network Ten, Sunday night and was created and directed by Ian McFadyen, and co directed and produced by Jo Lane...
, in which one of his characters, 'Uncle Arthur', became very popular. In 1991 he joined the team of Fast Forward for two seasons. Other sketch in which he has appeared include Full Frontal
Full Frontal
Full Frontal may refer to:* Full Frontal , an Australian sketch comedy series which debuted in 1993* Full Frontal , a 2001 film by Kyle Schickner* Full Frontal , a 2002 film by Steven Soderbergh...
(1993), Jimeoin
Jimeoin
Jimeoin McKeown, who performs under the name Jimeoin , is a stand-up comedian and actor from Northern Ireland. He came to public attention between 2005 and 2008 while performing an "over the top" comedy tour Australia's outback and major cities, which was filmed for the BBC Northern Ireland...
(1994–95) and Something Stupid
Something Stupid
Something Stupid was a short-lived Australian sketch comedy series which aired in 1998 on the Seven Network. The program was produced, written and performed by much the same team that was behind the Fast Forward series...
(1998).
In 1998 Robbins became a panelist on the weekly television show The Panel. The show lasted eight seasons, going into hiatus in 2005.
Robbins played Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures
All Aussie Adventures
All Aussie Adventures is an Australian mockumentary television series that parodied the travel-adventure genre. Glenn Robbins plays Russell Coight, a survival and wildlife expert who charts his disastrous travels through Australia, spreading misinformation and causing accidents...
from 2001 until 2002 on Channel Ten. Since 2002 onwards he played the role of Kel Knight
Kel Knight
Kel Knight is a fictional character in the Australian television show Kath & Kim, portrayed by comic actor Glenn Robbins.John Michael Higgins portrayed his American equivalent in the American Series.-Background:...
in the television comedy series Kath & Kim
Kath & Kim
Kath & Kim is a Logie Award-winning character-driven Australian television situation comedy series. The series was created by, and is written by Jane Turner and Gina Riley who play the title characters: a suburban mother and daughter with a dysfunctional relationship...
. In 2006 Robbins appeared in two episodes of Channel 10's Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here is an Australian television improvised comedy program created by Working Dog Productions, which premiered on Network Ten on 5 April 2006, and aired for the first three seasons with Seven for the fourth season...
.
Robbins is executive producer of the Network 10 sketch comedy show The Ronnie Johns Half Hour
The Ronnie Johns Half Hour
The Ronnie Johns Half Hour is an Australian sketch comedy show produced by Jigsaw Entertainment and the Ten Network, which premiered in October 2005...
. In 2008 Robbins launched a new game show on Channel 7, entitled Out of the Question
Out of the Question (game show)
Out of the Question is an Australian chat and game show hosted by comedian Glenn Robbins. The show features Robbins quizzing celebrity guests on current events and popular culture. Each episode is recorded at Melbourne's HSV-7 digital studios at Melbourne Docklands within 48 hours of its airing.The...
. In 2011 he was the guest on the fourth episode of the comedy program, The Joy of Sets
The Joy of Sets
The Joy of Sets is an Australian comedy television series looking at the elements used to construct television shows. The show was originally broadcast weekly by the Nine Network, premiering on 20 September 2011....
on Channel 9.
Film
In 2001 Robbins played the role of Pete O'May in the award-winning Australian film LantanaLantana (film)
Lantana is a 2001 Australian film, directed by Ray Lawrence and featuring Anthony LaPaglia, Kerry Armstrong, Geoffrey Rush and Barbara Hershey. It is based on the play Speaking In Tongues by Andrew Bovell, which premiered at Sydney's Griffin Theatre Company...
. In 2006 he co-starred with Mick Molloy
Mick Molloy
Michael "Mick" Molloy is an Australian comedian, writer and producer who has been active in the fields of radio, television, stand-up and film.-Biography:...
in the comedy feature BoyTown
BoyTown
BoyTown is a 2006 Australian comedy film, directed by Kevin Carlin and starring an ensemble cast of prominent Australian comedians, including Glenn Robbins, Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin, Wayne Hope and Gary Eck. It was filmed in Melbourne, Victoria....
as an eighties' pop-star called 'Benny G.' making an ill-advised comeback. In 2011 he appears in the comedy Scumbus
Scumbus
Scumbus is an Australian comedy film written and produced by Ed Kavalee. The film stars Kavalee, Toby Truslove and Lachy Hulme. It was filmed in Melbourne, Victoria.-Cast:*Ed Kavalee as Tom*Toby Truslove as Red*Lachy Hulme as Adam*Henry Nixon as David...
.