Paul McDermott
Paul McDermott | |
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McDermott at the DAAS Kapital DVD launch, April 2013 | |
| Born | Paul Anthony Michael McDermott 13 May 1962 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Notable work | Doug Anthony All Stars, Good News Week |
| Partner | Melissa Lyne |
| Children | 1 |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, radio, books |
| Genres | Musical comedy, news satire |
| Subjects | Drama, 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.