Gary Eck
Australian comedian and actor
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Gary Eck is an Australian comedian and actor.
Gary Eck | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gary Eck Australia |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1990's - present |
| Medium | film / television director, writer and actor; stand-up comedy |
| Website | http://www.garyeck.com/ |
Career
Gary Eck has starred in several Australian movies, including 2003's You Can't Stop The Murders (which he had written for as well) and The Night We Called It A Day, and also in 2006's BoyTown.[1][2] Eck has also appeared in several short films.[3]
In 2007, Eck appeared as himself on a regular basis on The Nation, a television show that aired on Channel Nine (alongside Mick Molloy as host).[4]
Eck has done comedy on several shows, including Good News Week, Joker Poker and The Footy Show.[5] One of Eck's performances at Sydney's Comedy Store is the basis for his stand-up CD, Gary Eck Live!
In 2010, Eck, alongside George Miller wrote a screenplay for Happy Feet Two.[citation needed] The film was released on 18 November 2011. He also provided additional voices.[citation needed]
Awards
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Hollywood Motel (with Lee Perry) | Best Comedy Release | Nominated | [6] |
Early life
Eck was schooled in Canberra, attending Latham Primary School, Belconnen High School and Hawker College.[7]