| Josh Earl | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1981-06-26) 26 June 1981 (age 43) Burnie, Tasmania, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, television and radio presenter, musician |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 |
Josh Earl (born 26 June 1981) is an Australian stand-up comedian, television and radio presenter, musician and formerly worked in a school library. He was the presenter of the short-lived revival version of the ABC's musical quiz show Spicks and Specks that ran from 5 February to 19 December 2014.
Career
Among Earl's many comedy performances have been Josh Earl is a Librarian which has been performed in Adelaide and Melbourne, and Josh Earl vs. The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book, which toured Victoria and interstate venues.
Earl's radio appearances include the Lime Champions sketch show on Melbourne FM radio 3RRR and appearances on Triple J and radio 774 ABC Melbourne.
His television performances include the original Spicks and Specks show, Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation and Adam Hills Tonight.
Earl has also appeared over nine times at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Awards
- Perth Fringe Festival 2012 – Best Comedy
Personal life
Earl is married and has two children.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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!. 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.