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Shane Jacobson

Shane Jacobson

Acting1970Essendon, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Shane Jacobson (born 18 March 1970) is an Australian actor, director, writer, and comedian, best known as the "Dunny Man" for his performances as the eponymous character Kenny Smyth, a plumber working for a portable toilet rental company, in the 2006 film Kenny and the spin-off TV series, Kenny's World. In 2006, he won the Australian Film Institute's Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for that performance. In 2017 and 2018 he presented Little Big Shots, on the Seven Network, based on the American series of the same title. In 2019, Jacobson became a judge on Australia's Got Talent.

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Acting History

2026
The Deb
as Rick
2024
Spicks and Specks
TVas Self1 eps
2022
The Roast of Paul Hogan
as Self - Roast Master
The Roast of Paul Hogan
Executive Producer
2021
2018
Ladies in Black
as Mr. Miles
The BBQ
as Dazza
Brothers' Nest
Executive Producer
2016
Jack Irish
TVas Barry Tregear
2015
The Dressmaker
as Alvin Pratt
Oddball
as Swampy Marsh
Open Slather
TVWriter
2014
2012
Jack Irish: Bad Debts
as Barry Tregear
Jack Irish: Black Tide
as Harry Tregear
Beaconsfield
as Brant Webb
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
as Detective Samuel Gorby
2011
Top Gear
TVas Self1 eps
2009
Charlie & Boots
as Boots McFarland
2008
Cactus
as Thommo
Newcastle
as Reggie
2006
Kenny
as Kenny Smyth
Thank God You're Here
TVas Self - Guest Judge
Kenny
Writer
Kenny
Co-Producer
2002
Tanaka
as Shane
1996
Australian Story
TVas Himself

Social Media

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
3/18/1970(55 years old)
Place of Birth
Essendon, Victoria, Australia