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Birth name | Andrew John Hansen |
Born | 18 September 1974 |
Medium | Print, television, radio and stage |
Nationality | Australian |
Years active | 1999–present |
Genres | Satirical and musical comedy |
Notable works and roles |
The Chaser The Chaser Decides (2004, 2007) CNNNN (2002–2003) Cirque du Chaser (2005) The Chaser's War On Everything (2006–2009) The Chaser's Age Of Terror Variety Hour (2008) Yes We Canberra! (2010) The Blow Parade (2010) The Hamster Wheel (2011–12) The Unbelievable Truth (2012) The Hamster Decides (2013) The Chaser's Media Circus (2014-15) |
Website | www.chaser.com.au |
Andrew John Hansen (born 18 September 1974) is an Australian comedian and musician, best known for being a member of satirical team The Chaser. As a member of The Chaser, Hansen's television work includes co-writing and starring in ABC Television shows CNNNN (2002–2003), The Chaser Decides (2004, 2007), Chaser News Alert (2005), The Chaser's War On Everything (2006–07, 2009), Yes We Canberra! (2010), The Hamster Wheel (2011–12), The Hamster Decides (2013) and The Chaser's Media Circus (2014–2015). He was a producer and regular panellist on The Unbelievable Truth (2012). He has also co-written and performed in The Chaser's stage shows, Cirque du Chaser (2005) and The Chaser's Age of Terror Variety Hour (2008). With Chaser colleague Chris Taylor, Hansen starred in a scripted radio comedy series on triple j titled The Blow Parade, which was released on CD and the iTunes Store.
Hansen was School Captain of The Hills Grammar School in Kenthurst, New South Wales and is a graduate of the University of Sydney with honours in Australian literature and Australian history.