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Shane Jacobson is an Australian actor, entertainer, director, writer, and producer, best known as the "Dunny Man" for his performances as the eponymous character Kenny Smyth, a plumber working for a portable toilet rental company, in the 2006 film Kenny and the spin-off TV series, Kenny's World. In 2006, he won the Australian Film Institute's Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for that performance. In 2017 and 2018 he presented Little Big Shots, on the Seven Network, based on the American series of the same title. In 2019, Jacobson became a judge on Australia's Got Talent.

Quick facts about Shane Jacobson

  • Full name: Shane Jacobson
  • Born: 1970-03-18
  • Nationality: Australia
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q7488108

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Who is Shane Jacobson?

Shane Jacobson is an Australian actor, entertainer, director, writer, and producer, best known as the "Dunny Man" for his performances as the eponymous character Kenny Smyth, a plumber working for a portable toilet rental company, in the 2006 film Kenny and the spin-off TV series, Kenny's World.

What nationality is Shane Jacobson?

Shane Jacobson is Australia.

When was Shane Jacobson born?

Shane Jacobson was born on 1970-03-18.

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