Dustin the Turkey: Biography, Facts and Career

Dustin the Turkey, a character performed by John Morrison is a former star of RTÉ television's The Den between 1989 and 2010 and for the show's six-episode revival in 2020. He has been described as "the most subversive comedy force on Irish television". A turkey vulture with a strong Dublin accent hailing from 376 Pearse Street, Sallynoggin, Dustin first appeared on The Den with Zig and Zag in December 1989, but remained there after their 1993 departure to Channel 4. He also outlasted four human co-hosts, all of whom moved to radio: Ian Dempsey, Ray D'Arcy, Damien McCaul and Francis Boylan Jr. Dustin has also had a successful music career with chart-topping singles in his native land. At one stage he even managed an Irish dance/pop group, Silvor. He won the public vote to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Irelande Douze Pointe", though he did not progress past the first semi-final stage.

Quick facts about Dustin the Turkey

• Full name: Dustin the Turkey
• Born: 1988-11-13
• Nationality: Ireland
• Known as: Musician
• Wikidata ID: Q1267764

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