Josh Earl
Josh Earl | |
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Born |
Burnie, Australia | 26 June 1981
Occupation | comedian, television and radio presenter, musician |
Spouse(s) | Married |
Children | One son |
Josh Earl (born 26 June 1981, in Burnie, Tasmania) is an Australian stand-up comedian, television and radio presenter, musician and formerly worked in a school library.[1][2] He is the presenter of the comeback version of the ABC's musical quiz show Spicks and Specks that began on 5 February 2014.[3][4]
Career
Among Earl's many comedy performances have been Josh Earl is a Librarian[5] which has been performed in Adelaide and Melbourne, and Josh Earl vs. The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book,[1] which toured Victoria and interstate venues.
Earl's radio appearances include the Lime Champions sketch show on Melbourne FM radio 3RRR[6] and appearances on Triple J and radio 774 ABC Melbourne.
His television performances include the original Spicks and Specks show, Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation[7] and Adam Hills Tonight'.[8]
Earl has also appeared over nine times at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.[1][9]
Awards
- Perth Fringe Festival 2012 – Best Comedy [10]
Personal life
Earl is married and has 2 kids.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Healey, Madeline (29 March 2013). "Regent comedian Josh Earl uses iconic cake book as material for show". Herald Sun. News Ltd. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- 1 2 Slattery, Annette (7 April 2012). "Josh Earl is XXX". Squirrelomedy.com. Squirrel Comedy. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "Spicks and Specks". ABC TV. ABC. 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ↑ Ellis, Scott (11 November 2013). "Spicks and Specks is back". Herald Sun. News Ltd. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ↑ Condry, Claire (20 February 2013). "Josh Earl is a Librarian". Australian Stage. Australian Stage Online. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "Josh Earl". Three Triple R. Triple R Broadcasters Ltd. 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "Recap: Your Gen, March 14th 2012". Shaun Micallef Online!. Shaun Micallef Online!. 22 March 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "Special Guests: Season 3 Josh Earl". ABC TV. ABC. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "TV host gig for Burnie comic". The Advocate. Fairfax Regional Media. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Whiteley, Cameron. "Stand-up comedian brings his act to Burnie". The Advocate. Fairfax Regional Media. Retrieved 1 January 2014.