Carl Barron

Travels from: Queensland

Hilarious Comedian with wide appeal

Categories: Comedians

Full Presenter Profile & Bio

Carl's non-threatening observational style of comedy appeals to everyone. He has touched the hearts of thousands of people with his gentle, awkward, self-conscious, relaxed and original approach to comedy.

Since winning Comic of the year and Best Up and Coming Talent in 1993, Carl has established himself as one of the most accomplished comedy performers in Australia and around the world.

This extremely popular and gifted comedian has tread the boards throughout Australia, New York, L.A, London, South Africa, Auckland, Ireland, Singapore, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Edinburg

Carl started his TV career in 1997 and has over 50 TV spots to his credit both in Australia and abroad. His first DVD release 'Carl Barron Live' won 'Best Menu Design' at the Australian DVD Awards and is the country's highest selling stand-up comedy DVD in Australian retail history. His second show 'Whatever Comes Next' won Best International Show at the N.Z. Comedy Festival which was then released on DVD entering the Charts at Number One, staying there for over 12 months and then being nominated for an ARIA award. Carl Barron is the only person to have a top 20 selling DVD in the official GFK Charts three years in a row! And in 2005 & 2006 he had two DVDs in the top twenty - an astonishing achievement.

Having headlined at every major comedy venue and Festival worldwide, no wonder that Carl Barron is one of the most sought after comedians world-wide. There are very few Australian comedians on the live scene who have received the same kudos as Carl.