Wil is a stand up first and foremost, touring Australia and the world at every opportunity, performing more than a hundred shows a year. His stand up is a densely written, high-speed ride through one of the most wonderful comedic imaginations in the world. Politics, pop and the banal come together in a Wil Anderson routine, always delivered with more conviction and enthusiasm than any man’s vocal chords can take.
2009 was big year for Wil. He spent a lot of time north of the equator, performing live in London, Edinburgh, Montreal and Los Angeles. He also released his second book, Friendly Fire (Random House), and his first stand up DVD, Wilosophy (Universal), which was recorded at the Sydney Opera House.
By 2011 Wil has made five guest appearances on the popular US late night comedy talk show, Chelsea Lately. He was also back to host a fourth series of the high rating ABC TV series, The Gruen Transfer - a role that saw him nominated for a Gold Logie, and spawned spin offs, The Gruen Nation and The Gruen Planet.
In amongst hosting smash hit TV shows, in 2011 Wil was busy touring his hit live show Man Vs Wil selling out venues around Australia, earning rave reviews and winning his third consecutive Bulmer's People’s Choice Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, not to mention being named one of comedy’s hottest acts by none other than John Cleese, proving that this world class comedian is definitely at the top of his game.
“…dry, self-deprecating, politically incorrect and crude, there are not many areas of our society at which Wil Anderson is not willing to take a crack. And thank goodness, because in his hands pretty much everything has a funny side” - Daily Telegraph
“surprisingly heartfelt, regularly courageous and consistently funny…brilliant” - The Age
“superbly crass, irreverent, smart, manic, soulful and consistently hilarious” - The Sun-Herald
“A sharp and pacy torrent of jokes delivered with a skill that’s worth savouring”- The List, Edinburgh
“Like Adam Hills on speed, Australian comedian Wil Anderson’s new show is brilliant… an hour in his company flies by all too quickly”
The Stage, Edinburgh
“What a funny Aussie. Wil Anderson’s fast-paced routine is bursting with laughs and energy…there is enough material here to fill two hours making the one he has sprint by…a higher laugh-per-minute rate than anyone I have seen before… ‘Ando’ is a comic gem”
Three Weeks, Edinburgh
“If you ever have the chance, go and see Wil Anderson live. I could have sat there all night if laughing so hard didn’t hurt so much...” City News
“Anderson has a sharp brain, quick tongue and is up there with the best of them”- The Drum
”A sharp blend of idealism and cynicism. Fresh, energetic and articulate.” The Age, Melbourne
“Anderson is, without doubt, one of the nation’s finest comedic talents” Adelaide Advertiser
“Anderson is among the funniest comedians we have...”
Sydney Morning Herald
“Anderson is the eternal naughty boy you can’t help liking”
The Australian
“Wound up tighter than a spring and barely pausing for breath during his one-hour set, Wil Anderson is manic, likeable, passionate…” The Age, Melbourne
“A comic juggernaut of current affairs.” Sydney Morning Herald
“An hour long spiel that is absolutely packed with jokes, wisecracks, good vibes and a certain amount of attitude” Adelaide Advertiser
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Television
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2008-NOW |
ABC TV |
The Gruen Transfer (Host) |
2011 |
ABC TV |
The Gruen Planet (Host) |
2011 |
ABC TV |
Wilosophy
(Stand up Special of DVD Recording) |
2011 |
NZ TV2 |
Comedy Christmas Cracker Gala
(Stand Up Appearance) |
2011 |
NZ TV3 |
Seven Days (regular panellist) |
2011 |
NZ TV3 |
New Zealand Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance) |
2011 |
Network TEN |
Good News Week
(Regular Panellist) |
2011 |
E! Netwok |
Chelsea Lately
(Regular Guest) |
2011 |
Network TEN |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance) |
2011 |
Channel 31 |
Studio A live (guest) |
2010 |
ABC TV |
The Gruen Nation (Host) |
2010 |
E! Network |
Chelsea Lately (Regular Guest) |
2010 |
Network TEN |
Good News Week
(Regular Panellist) |
2010 |
NZ TV3 |
New Zealand Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance) |
2010 |
NZ TV3 |
Seven Days (Panellist) |
2009 |
Network TEN |
7PM Project (Guest host) |
2009 |
NZ TV3 |
Seven Days (panellist) |
2010 |
Comedy Channel |
WILOSOPHY
(stand up show special) |
2009-10 |
Network TEN |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance x2) |
2009 |
NZ TV3 |
New Zealand Comedy Festival
Xmas Gala (Stand Up Appearance) |
2009 |
Network TEN |
7PM Project (Guest Host) |
2009 |
NZ TV3 |
Seven Days (Panellist) |
2009 |
Comedy Channel |
WILOSOPHY
(stand up show special) |
2009 |
Network TEN |
ROVE (guest) |
2009 |
E! Network |
Chelsea Lately (guest) |
2009 |
Network TEN |
Talkin’ Bout Your Generation (contestant) |
2009 |
Nine Network |
2009 Logie Awards
(Presenter) |
2009 |
ABC-TV |
RAW Comedy Finals (Host) |
2008 – NOW |
ABC-TV |
The Gruen Transfer (Host) |
2009 |
Network TEN |
Good News Week (Panellist) |
2008 |
Network TEN |
Good News Week (Panellist) |
2007-08 |
Network TEN |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance) |
2007 |
Network TEN |
ROVE
(Stand Up spot) |
2007 |
ABC-TV |
The Sideshow
(Stand Up spot) |
2001-06 |
ABC-TV |
The Glass House
(Host)
|
2006 |
ABC-TV
|
Head to Head
Celebrity Episode (Panellist)
|
2006 |
Network TEN |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
|
2006 |
Network TEN |
Just For Laughs
(host)
|
2006 |
Network TEN |
Rove Live
(Stand Up spot)
|
2005 |
Network TEN |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
|
2005 |
Network TEN |
The 2005 International Comedy Festival. Just For Laughs (Host)
|
2004 |
Network TEN |
Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (Host)
|
2004 |
Network TEN |
Melbourne Comed Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
|
2003 |
Nine Network |
World Comedy Tour
(Stand Up Appearance) also for Pay-TV in USA, UK and Canada
|
2003 |
Network TEN |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
|
2002 |
Network TEN |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Host)
|
2002 |
ABC-TV |
Raw Comedy Final (Host with Corinne Grant & Dave Hughes)
|
2000-03 |
ABC-TV |
The Fat (Regular Panellist)
|
1998-01 |
Nine/Network TEN |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance x 4)
|
1999 |
Nine Network
Channel 7
ABC-TV |
Super Debates
World Cup Comedy
Standing Up
(Stand Up Appearance)
|
1997 |
thecomedychannel |
Mouthing Off
(Panellist Several Appearances) |
1997-00 |
ABC-TV/Network TEN |
Good News Week
(Regular Panellist)
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**Wil has also appeared on programs such as Rove [Live], IMT and Hey, Hey It’s Saturday. |
Radio
|
2011 |
Radio Q |
Qantas National Inflight radio Smile High Club (Guest host) |
2007 - 08 |
Triple M |
National Drive Show “Wil and Lehmo” (Host)
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2000-04 |
Triple J |
Triple J Breakfast
(Host with Adam Spencer)
|
1999 |
Triple J |
Triple J Breakfast
(Weekly Guest and Occasional Co-host with Adam Spencer)
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** Wil has also made various publicity appearances on a variety of radio networks. |
Live Shows
|
2012 |
Wilarious
Adelaide Fringe Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
2011 |
Man Vs Wil
Adelaide Fringe, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, New Zealand Comedy Festival (Auckland and Wellington), Sydney Comedy Store (8 week season) Perth, Astor Theatre.
Regional: Rockhampton, Townsville, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Darwin, Bathurst, Canberra, Nowra, Castlemaine, Sale. |
2010 |
Wilful Misconduct
Adelaide Fringe, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, New Zealand Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival and Octagon Theatre Perth, Sydney Comedy Store (return sell out season), Brisbane Sit Down Comedy Club (return season) |
2009 |
Wilosophy
National Tour as well as Adelaide Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, NZ Comedy festival, Sydney Opera House, Edinburgh Fringe Festival |
2008 |
Wilosophy
Octagon Theatre – Perth, Powerhouse Theatre - Brisbane |
2008 |
Wil Anderson Live in London
Riverside Studios - London |
2008 |
BeWILdered - Solo Show
National Tour |
2007 |
Wil Of God - Solo Show
National Tour |
2006 |
Wil Communication - Solo Show
National Tour
|
2006 |
I am the Wilrus - Solo Show
Edinburgh Fringe Festival |
2005 |
Kill Wil - Solo Show
National Tour |
2004 |
Wil Anderson & Adam Spencer - The Last Time
Hi Fi Bar - Melbourne, Theatre Royal - Hobart, Thebarton Theatre - Adelaide, Octagon Theatre - Perth, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - Wollongong, City Hall - Newcastle,
Enmore Theatre - Sydney |
2003/04 |
Licence To Wil - Solo Show
Sydney Opera House. Adelaide Fringe, Octagon Theatre Perth, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Brisbane Powerhouse, Darwin Festival
|
2003 |
Jagged Little Wil - Solo Show
Adelaide Festival Centre, The Brisbane Powerhouse, Sydney Opera House, Octagon
Theatre Perth, Parramatta, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
2002 |
Wil By Mouth - Solo Show
Belvoir St Theatre - Sydney, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
2001 |
Wil of Fortune - Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
2000 |
5 thirty with Adam Spencer
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
2000 |
Who Wants To Be A Wilionaire - Solo Show
Melbourne Comedy Festival, The Valhalla - Sydney
|
1999 |
Terra Wilius - Solo Show
Melbourne Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
1999 |
Wilennium - Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Globe - Sydney, Edinburgh Festival Fringe |
1999 |
Stand Up Season at the Adelaide Festival Centre with Tripod |
1998 |
I Am The Wirus - Solo Show
Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
1997 |
Show Pony - 10 Week Season with Corinne Grant
Builder's Arms Hotel - Melbourne |
1997 |
Diet Life - Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
Other Notable Work
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2011 Just for Laughs Gala – Sydney Opera house (only local act on bill)
2011 Largo at the Coronet, Los Angeles – solo show
2011 Cats Laugh Festival, Kilkenny Ireland
2011 E4 Udderbelly Festival – Southbank, London – solo show
2011 In Conversation with Alan Ball – Sydney Opera House (interviewer)
2010 & 2011 Splendour in the Grass – Forum Host
2010 & 2011 NZ Comedy Festival Gala
2010 Campbelltown Arts Centre Comedy @ C’town
2010 In Conversation with Joss Whedon – Sydney Opera House (interviewer)
2009 NZ Comedy Festival Christmas Gala
2009 Wil Anderson Live - In Stitches – Qld Performing Arts Centre
2007 Laugh Out Loud – Sydney Writer’s Festival
2004, 2005 -2006 + 2009 Just For Laughs - Montreal
2003 + 2005 Hobart Comedy Festival
2002 Busselton Comedy Festival
2001 Livid Music Festival
2002 Big Laugh Comedy Festival, Parramatta
2001 The Falls Festival
2000 Offshore Festival
1999 St.Kilda Festival
** Wil is in high demand as a stand up comedian and has headlined in virtually every major venue across the country. |
Writing
|
2011 |
GQ Magazine Australia – regular contributor |
2009 |
Friendly Fire – A collection of Columns published by Random House |
2008 - 09 |
Sunday Magazine – Sunday Roast (Fortnightly Column) |
2006 |
Survival of the Dumbest debut book published by Random House |
2004/Now |
Sunday Magazine - Sunday Roast (Weekly Column)
|
2005-Now |
In London Magazine – Monthly Column (UK based) |
2001/03 |
Cosmopolitan (Monthly Column)
|
1998/99 |
The Australian, Melbourne Extra (Weekly Column)
|
1997 |
The Big Issue (Fortnightly Column)
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Corporate
|
Various clients including Adelaide Film Festival, AdShel, BT, British Airways. L’oreal, Microsoft, Chrysler, Holden, ING Direct, the Institute of Public Administration Australia, Hanimex, Mobil, NAB, Mortgage Industry Australia, Suncorp-Metway, Sydney Airport Corporation, Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney Swans, Toyota & Whybin Lawrence Advertising. |
Recordings
|
2009 |
Wilosophy DVD released through Universal |
2009 |
The Gruen Transfer: Season 2 DVD released through ABC Enterprises |
2008 |
The Gruen Transfer: Season 1 DVD released through ABC Enterprises |
2007 |
MICF: Best of Gala DVD Collection |
2006 |
Release of The Best of The Glass House (2002-2006) DVD by ABC Enterprises and distributed through Roadshow Entertainment |
2001 |
Release of the Melbourne Comedy Festival CD compilation through Rubber Music, distributed by BMG Australia |
Podcast
|
2010 |
TOFOP (thirty odd foot of pod) hosted by Wil Anderson and
Charlie Clausen |
2011 |
WTF (Marc Maron podcast) Wil Anderson was a guest |
Live Theatre
|
1999/2000 |
A Midsummer’s Nights Dream(Principle Cast Member)
Royal Botanic Gardens – Melbourne |
Awards
|
2012 |
Winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- Bulmers People’s Choice Award |
2011 |
Winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- Bulmers People’s Choice Award |
2011 |
Nominee Helpmann Award – Best Comedy Performer |
2010 |
Winner of GQ Man Of The Year “Media Personality” |
2010 |
Winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- Bulmers People’s Choice Award |
2010 |
Winner of Helpmann Award – Best Comedy Performer |
2010 |
Nominee for Melbourne International Comedy Festival Barry Award |
2010 |
2009 TV Week Logie Awards - Nominated for Gold Logie |
2008 |
Winner GQ Man Of The Year “Comedic Talent” |
2008 |
Nominee GQ Man Of The Year “Radio Presenter”
|
2008 |
Nominee GQ Man Of The Year “TV Presenter” |
2008 |
Nominee Australian Commercial Radio Awards “Best New Talent” |
2008 |
Nominee Australian Commercial Radio Awards “Best Sketch” |
2008 |
Nominee, The Gruen Transfer, “Best Light Entertainment Series” |
2007 |
Nominee GQ Man Of The Year “Radio Presenter” |
2007 |
Nominee GQ Man Of The Year “Comedic Talent” |
2007 |
Nominee Logie Award, The Glass House, “Most Outstanding Comedy Program” |
2007 |
Nominee Logie Award. “Most Popoular TV Presenter” |
2006 |
Nominee AFI Awards, The Glass House, “Best Light
Entertainment Series” |
2006 |
Nominee Logie Award, The Glass House, “Most
Outstanding Comedy Program” |
2006 |
Nominee Logie Award, The Glass House, “Most Popular
Light Entertainment Program” |
2005 |
Winner AFI Awards, The Glass House, “Best Light
Entertainment Series” |
2004 |
Nominee AFI Awards, The Glass House, “Best Light
Entertainment Series” |
1999 |
Nominee Perrier Award, Edinburgh Fringe, “Best Newcomer” |
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