Russell Gilbert
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Russell Gilbert is an Australian comedian and actor from Footscray, Victoria
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(1988–89), which led to a nine year stint on Hey Hey It's Saturday
(1990–1999). Russell also played Kev the tow-truck driver in the sitcom Bingles (1992). In the late 1990s he began starring in his own Nine Network
shows, all of which were short-lived: even though they all rated well. The Russell Gilbert Show (1998), a sketch comedy show; Russell Gilbert Live (2000), a Saturday-evening variety show featuring celebrity interviews, and live and sketch comedy; and Russell Gilbert Was Here! (2001), another sketch series. He also hosted dog game show Bark-Off (2003) with Livinia Nixon
. In 2004, he ventured into radio, as host of Weekend Leave Pass on SEN 1116
with Mark Fine. Most recently, Russell made guest appearances on the cult Channel 31 Melbourne
sketch comedy show The Shambles and the comedy program Thank God You're Here
(2006).
In 1995 and 1996 Russell was nominated for a Logie
for the Most Popular Comedy Personality for his work on Hey Hey It's Saturday.
He worked for Seven Melbourne hosting Great Comedy Classics
. In May 2007 Russell appeared as one of the celebrity performers on the celebrity reality singing competition It Takes Two.
(1990), Ned Kelly (2003) playing Constable Hall, and The Extra
(2005). He also appeared unbilled in the Jason Donovan
telemovie Loot (2004).
and has made several guest appearances at AFL Legends Matches. In 2002 he kicked a goal while on the bench in an AFL Legends Game. In 2010 Russell made a comeback to the EJ Whitten Legends Game. He kicked a goal in the third quarter and then another in the fourth. Russell has been with his partner Rochelle for 13 years and they have 2 cats; Derek and Clive.
Footscray, Victoria
Footscray is a suburb 5 km west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong. At the 2006 Census, Footscray had a population of 11,401....
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Television
He has appeared in several Australian TV comedies, first attracting notice as 'Russ the Postie' on The Comedy CompanyThe 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...
(1988–89), which led to a nine year stint on Hey Hey It's Saturday
Hey Hey It's Saturday
Hey Hey It's Saturday was a long-running variety television program on Australian television. It initially ran for 27 years , debuting on the Nine Network on 9 October 1971 and broadcasting its last episode on 20 November 1999. Its host throughout its entire run was Daryl Somers, who would later...
(1990–1999). Russell also played Kev the tow-truck driver in the sitcom Bingles (1992). In the late 1990s he began starring in his own Nine Network
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
shows, all of which were short-lived: even though they all rated well. The Russell Gilbert Show (1998), a sketch comedy show; Russell Gilbert Live (2000), a Saturday-evening variety show featuring celebrity interviews, and live and sketch comedy; and Russell Gilbert Was Here! (2001), another sketch series. He also hosted dog game show Bark-Off (2003) with Livinia Nixon
Livinia Nixon
Livinia Nixon is an Australian television presenter and actress best known for her roles on the Nine Network as weather presenter on Nine News Melbourne and as co-host on the long running variety series Hey Hey It's Saturday....
. In 2004, he ventured into radio, as host of Weekend Leave Pass on SEN 1116
SEN 1116
SEN 1116 , the acronym standing for Sports Entertainment Network, is a commercial AM radio station based in Melbourne, Australia, operating on 1116 kHz...
with Mark Fine. Most recently, Russell made guest appearances on the cult Channel 31 Melbourne
Channel 31 Melbourne
C31 Melbourne, formally known as Channel 31 Melbourne , is a public television station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.-The Channel:Its signal is transmitted from Mt...
sketch comedy show The Shambles and the comedy program 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...
(2006).
In 1995 and 1996 Russell was nominated for a Logie
Logie Award
The TV Week Logie Awards are the Australian television industry awards, which have been presented annually since 1959. Renamed by Graham Kennedy in 1960 after he won the first 'Star Of The Year' award, the name 'Logie' awards honours John Logie Baird, a Scotsman who invented the television as a...
for the Most Popular Comedy Personality for his work on Hey Hey It's Saturday.
He worked for Seven Melbourne hosting Great Comedy Classics
Great Comedy Classics
Great Comedy Classics is an Australian television programme compiled by the Seven Network, which screens episodes of classic British comedies. It is hosted by former Hey Hey It's Saturday comedian, Russell Gilbert...
. In May 2007 Russell appeared as one of the celebrity performers on the celebrity reality singing competition It Takes Two.
Film
Russell has acted in three Australian films: Nirvana Street MurderNirvana Street Murder
Nirvana Street Murder is a 1990 Australian comedy film, written and directed by Aleksi Vellis, starring Mark Little, Ben Mendelsohn and Mary Coustas.-External links:*...
(1990), Ned Kelly (2003) playing Constable Hall, and The Extra
The Extra
The Extra is a 2005 Australian film starring Irish comedian Jimeoin.-Plot:Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man obsessed with becoming famous. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented...
(2005). He also appeared unbilled in the Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan is an Australian actor and singer. He initially achieved fame in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, before beginning a career in music in 1988. In the UK he has sold over 3 million records, and his début album Ten Good Reasons was one of the highest-selling albums of 1989...
telemovie Loot (2004).
Personal life
Gilbert is also a passionate supporter of the AFL club Western BulldogsWestern Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne...
and has made several guest appearances at AFL Legends Matches. In 2002 he kicked a goal while on the bench in an AFL Legends Game. In 2010 Russell made a comeback to the EJ Whitten Legends Game. He kicked a goal in the third quarter and then another in the fourth. Russell has been with his partner Rochelle for 13 years and they have 2 cats; Derek and Clive.