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Before becoming a successful comedian, Des started his professional life as a journalist in the print media. From there he worked for more than a decade as a television news reporter for the ABC, Channel 9 and Channel 7.
He opted out of the harsh glare of commercial television for the more discreet world of stand up comedy, only to end up back in the harsh glare of commercial television working as Sam Newman’s writer and segment producer on Melbourne’s Logie winning “The Footy Show” for the Nine Network.
Des’ unique comedy is the sum of his experiences, from wide eyed farm boy to jaded journo with something in between for people of all ages and backgrounds.
He marked his arrival on the national stage with a place in the Australian final of the Triple J Raw Comedy competition in 1998 and aside from his presenting and hosting work, has appeared regularly on television and radio as a standup. He also wrote and produced his own sell out one-man show “Not The Good Scissors” for the 2001 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
After working as the weekend host for Melbourne’s 3AW afternoon show, Des spent two years as the anchor/presenter on MIX101.1 “Breakfast with Loz, Michelle & Des.”
He is currently an on screen presenter and reporter on the Seven network’s hit travel show, “Coxy’s Big Break” and Channel 9’s Talk To The Animals. He also works extensively as a corporate entertainer as MC or feature entertainer.
Des is meticulous, intelligent and very funny, and an asset to any event as both a host and a stand up comic.
Writing Credits.
The Wedge (Ch 10)
The Footy Show (Ch 9)
Great Escapes (Ch 7)
World’s Greatest Commercials (Ch 7)
Sportsworld (Ch 7)
Melbourne Cup Carnival (Ch 10)
A Day In The Life – 3 half-hour documentaries (Arena Television)
Manchester Commonwealth Games (Ch 7)
Corporate Clients/Events
MC 2005 Sacred Heart Mission Community Cup – 20000 people at St Kilda’s Junction Oval.
MC 2005 Australian Workers Union Ball – Crown Casino.
MC 2005 – Comedians for a Cause – Crown Casiono
MC 2005 – Dine With the Champions fundraiser.
MC 2004/5 – Mix FM’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
TXU Melbourne
Australian Taxation Institute.
Anderson And Roscoe Financial Services.
Kangaroos Football Club (AFL).
Victorian Bookmakers Association.
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
Visyboard
TV Appearances:
In Melbourne Tonight. (Ch 9)
Campaign (Comedy Channel)
Headliners (Comedy Channel)
The Big Schmooze (Comedy Channel)
JJJ Raw Comedy National Final (ABC TV)
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