Des Dowling Explained

Des Dowling
Birth Place:Australia
Occupation:Comedian

Des Dowling is an Australian comedian, actor, writer and producer, best known for his work on Australian TV shows including The Wedge,[1] Agony Uncles,[2] Coxy's Big Break, Mark Loves Sharon, Kinne, Talk To the Animals and Manspace.

Career

Dowling began his career as a news and current affairs reporter working for ABC Television, Nine Television Network and the Seven Network.[3] He left journalism in 1997 after deciding that a career that made people laugh rather than made them cry would be a nobler profession.[4] [5] Dowling began his comedy career in the series Headliners where he played himself, and this led to radio work at 101.1 MIX FM and 3AW, and also to a regular spot on SEN Sports radio.[6] Dowling has written and performed several shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and performed stand-up in Canada and the UK.[6]

He is known for his sketch comedy writing,[2] having written and produced for the AFL Footy Show[7] and the Logie award nominated mockumentary series Mark Loves Sharon.[2] He currently writes for Channel 10's Family Feud

Dowling is the co-founder of the Albury-Wodonga Comedy Festival and runs his own booking agency for comedians, www.funnyguys.com.au

Personal life

Dowling lives in rural Victoria with his wife Jen Dowling and their three children.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Wedge. Australian Television Information Archive. 16 June 2015.
  2. Web site: The Uncles: Des Dowling. ABC Television. 16 June 2015.
  3. Web site: Des Dowling. Funny Guys. 16 June 2015.
  4. Web site: Biography. Des Dowling. 16 June 2015.
  5. Web site: Des Dowling. The Sit Down Comedy Club. 16 June 2015.
  6. News: Ractliffe. Damien. Laughs are on Woodend comedian Des Dowling at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. 20 March 2014. Herald Sun. 16 June 2015.
  7. News: Baston. Pete. Pete's Pick: He Was A Border Mail Journalist, Now He's A Comedian. 14 October 2014. The Border Mail. 16 June 2015.
  8. News: Kearney. Dylan Fox. Comedians Des Dowling, Lehmo, Mick Neven take stage for Woodend kinder fundraiser. 2 November 2014. Herald Sun. 16 June 2015.