Speakers Profile - Carl Barron










Travels From:
Sydney

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He grew up in Longreach in Central Queensland the son of a sheep shearer. Moved to the Gold Coast where he became a roof-titler, moved to Sydney and decided to walk on stage at the Harold Park Hotel one night, told everyone how a bird had poo-ed on him that day and the rest is history.

Carl's non-threatening observational style of comedy appeals to everyone. He has touched the hearts of thousands of people with his gentle, awkward, self-conscious, relaxed and original approach to comedy.

Since winning Comic of the year and Best Up and Coming Talent in 1993, Carl has established himself as one of the most accomplished comedy performers in Australia and around the world.

This extremely popular and gifted comedian has tread the boards throughout Australia, New York, L.A, London, Auckland, Ireland, Singapore and Edinburgh.

Carl started his TV career in 1997 and has over 50 TV spots to his credit both in Australia and abroad. His first DVD release won 'Best Menu Design' at the Australian DVD Awards and sales of same have reached 170 000 copies still making it the highest selling stand-up comedy DVD in Australian retail history. His latest release 'Whatever Comes Next has sold over 130 000 - that's over 300 000 sales in Australia alone!

Having headlined at every major comedy venue and Festival worldwide, no wonder that Carl Barron is one of the most sought after Australian comedians. There are very few Australian comedians on the live scene who have received the same kudos as Carl.