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Actor
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(Wednesday)
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185 cm (6'0")
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Languages
Australian English
Education
Rosehill Secondary College
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Old French < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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Shane Jacobson is known for acting.
Born in Essendon, Victoria, Australia (age 55).
Recipient of the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Shane Jacobson has 6 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (6)
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AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
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Biography
Shane Jacobson (born 18 March 1970) is an Australian actor, director, writer, and comedian, 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.
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How old is Shane Jacobson?
Shane Jacobson is 55 years old, born on .
Where was Shane Jacobson born?
Shane Jacobson was born in Essendon, Victoria, Australia.
What movies or shows has Shane Jacobson been in?
Shane Jacobson has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include The BBQ (2018), The Apprentice (2014), The Bourne Legacy (2012), Beaconsfield (2012), Charlie & Boots (2009).
What is Shane Jacobson known for?
Shane Jacobson is primarily known as an actor. Shane Jacobson (born 18 March 1970) is an Australian actor, director, writer, and comedian, best known as the "Dunny Man" for his performances as the…
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