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About Steady Eddy

Steady Eddy is the stage name of Christopher Widdows, an Australian stand-up comedian and actor born on 7 December 1968. Widdows has cerebral palsy, and his disability became central to his comedy, a link reflected directly in his stage name.

His mainstream career took off in 1992 with appearances on Nine Network's The Midday Show and Seven Network's Tonight Live with Steve Vizard, and he remained a familiar face on Australian television through the 1990s and into the early 2000s. He was among the first performers with a disability to gain prominent exposure in Australian mainstream media.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Steady Eddy's real name?

Steady Eddy is the stage name of Christopher Widdows, an Australian stand-up comedian and actor born on 7 December 1968.

What is Steady Eddy's comedy about?

Widdows has cerebral palsy, and his disability became central to his comedy. The name Steady Eddy reflects that link directly.

How did Steady Eddy's mainstream career begin?

His break came in 1992 with appearances on The Midday Show on Nine Network and on Tonight Live with Steve Vizard on Seven Network.

Why does Steady Eddy matter in Australian comedy?

He was among the first performers with a disability to gain prominent exposure in Australian mainstream media, and he stayed a familiar face on Australian television through the 1990s and into the early 2000s.

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