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About Glenn Robbins

Glenn Maxwell Robbins (born 30 December 1957) is an Australian comedian, writer, actor, television and radio presenter. He is best known for The Comedy Company, portraying Kel Knight in Kath & Kim and adventurer Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures. Robbins has appeared on The Panel, Thank God You're Here and Have You Been Paying Attention?.

Robbins attended Strathmore High School and graduated in 1975. He later studied drama and media at the Melbourne State College and graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1979, first moving into performing in 1981. He began his acting career in 1984, appearing in two episodes of Prisoner and one episode of Special Squad. He shot to fame in 1988 when he starred in the sketch show The Comedy Company, in which one of his characters, "Uncle Arthur", became very popular. In 1998, Robbins became a panellist on the weekly television show The Panel, which aired on Network Ten and lasted eight seasons.

Robbins played Australian adventurer Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures from 2001 until 2002 and again in 2018 on Network Ten. From 2002, he played the role of Kel Knight in the television comedy series Kath & Kim, which ended in 2007, and reprised the role in the Da Kath & Kim Code telemovie in 2005 and in the 2012 movie Kath & Kimderella. He also appeared in the award-winning Australian film Lantana (2001) as Pete O'May. From 2013, Robbins has appeared in the ABC comedy series Upper Middle Bogan as Wayne Wheeler, and has a semi-regular guest spot on Have You Been Paying Attention?.

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Frequently asked questions

When was Glenn Robbins born?

Glenn Maxwell Robbins was born on 30 December 1957. He is an Australian comedian, writer, actor, television and radio presenter.

What is Glenn Robbins best known for?

He is best known for The Comedy Company, portraying Kel Knight in Kath & Kim and adventurer Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures, and has appeared on The Panel, Thank God You're Here and Have You Been Paying Attention?.

When did Glenn Robbins shoot to fame?

He shot to fame in 1988 when he starred in the sketch show The Comedy Company, in which one of his characters, "Uncle Arthur", became very popular.

What is the character Russell Coight?

Russell Coight is an Australian adventurer character Robbins played in All Aussie Adventures from 2001 until 2002 and again in 2018 on Network Ten, as well as in the 2004 telemovie.

What is Glenn Robbins' role in Kath & Kim?

From 2002, Robbins played the role of Kel Knight in the television comedy series Kath & Kim, which ended in 2007. He reprised the role in the Da Kath & Kim Code telemovie (2005), the movie Kath & Kimderella (2012), and a 2022 special.

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