About David Quirk
David Quirk is an actor and stand-up comedian based in Melbourne, Australia. He has been performing stand-up comedy since 2002, was a state finalist in Triple J's Raw Comedy competition in 2006, and made his Melbourne International Comedy Festival debut in 2007. He appears regularly on the Australian comedy circuit and has performed internationally, including at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His television appearances include the comedy series Problems, Please Like Me and Rosehaven, where he played Damien. In 2020 he played the main role in Matt Vesely's short film System Error. He won the Golden Gibbo with Sam Simmons in 2010 and the Piece of Wood Award in 2013, both at MICF. Throughout his adult life he has worked in skateboard retail, and he is a vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is David Quirk based?
David Quirk is an actor and stand-up comedian based in Melbourne, Australia, who has performed stand-up since 2002.
How did David Quirk start out?
Quirk was a state finalist in Triple J's Raw Comedy competition in 2006 and made his Melbourne International Comedy Festival debut in 2007.
What awards has David Quirk won?
At MICF, Quirk won the Golden Gibbo with Sam Simmons in 2010 and the Piece of Wood Award in 2013.
What TV shows has David Quirk been in?
His television work includes Problems, Please Like Me and Rosehaven, where he played Damien.
What short film did David Quirk star in?
In 2020 David Quirk played the main role in System Error, a short film by Matt Vesely.
Has David Quirk performed overseas?
Yes, besides the Australian comedy circuit, Quirk has performed internationally, including at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
