Paul McDermott

Paul McDermott
McDermott at the DAAS Kapital DVD launch, April 2013
Born
Paul Anthony Michael McDermott

(1962-05-13) 13 May 1962
Notable workDoug Anthony All Stars, Good News Week
PartnerMelissa Lyne
Children1
Comedy career
Years active1985–present
MediumStand-up, television, radio, books
GenresMusical comedy, news satire
SubjectsDrama, art

Paul Anthony Michael McDermott (born 13 May 1962) is an Australian entertainer, best known both for Good News Week and for his role as a member of the musical comedy group the Doug Anthony All Stars. He has frequently appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and taken part in its two major televised productions, the Comedy Festival Gala and the Great Debate. McDermott has also performed and written numerous shows as a solo performer and authored children’s books and newspaper articles and directed short animated films.