Gerry Connolly (comedian)
| Gerry Connolly | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 November 1957 |
| Occupation | Actor, writer |
| Notable work | Fast Forward (1989) The Real Macaw (1998) The Gerry Connolly Show (1988) |
Gerald William "Gerry" Connolly (born 15 November 1957) is an Australian comedian, actor, impressionist and pianist. He is best known for his satirical caricatures of public figures such as Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Margaret Thatcher, Joh Bjelke-Peterson, Bob Hawke, Paul Keating, Bill Collins and Dame Joan Sutherland, amongst many others.
He has gained much notoriety in Australia and the UK, having much success at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and Adelaide Comedy Festival with his hit one-man shows, including Gerry Connolly - Alone Or With Others and ICONNOLLY. In 1986, his live performances earned him the Wallace "Comedian Of The Year" Award. He has also made many TV appearances, including spots on Fast Forward, Live and Sweaty, Tonight Live with Steve Vizard, Hey Hey Its Saturday and Kath & Kim, as well as his own series, The Gerry Connolly Show.
Connolly plays the Headmaster in ABC1's Dead Gorgeous.
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