Jason Gann
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| Jason Gann | |
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 Jason Gann at Comic-Con International, July 2011. |
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| Medium | Stand-up, film, television |
| Nationality | Australian |
Jason Gann is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, director, producer, writer, screenwriter, musician, singer, and comedian. He is best known for his role as Wilfred in the Australian comedy series of the same name and its U.S. remake.
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[edit] Biography
Gann co-created and starred in the Australian comedy TV show Wilfred, in which he portrayed the title character, a human-sized, anthropomorphic dog visualized as a grubby man in a dog suit. That TV show was based upon a same name short film Gann and Adam Zwar made in 2003 and which was screened at the Sundance Film Festival.[1] For the US version of Wilfred, Gann reprised his role as Wilfred and also served as the co-executive producer.
Gann's other roles include Carl Lucas in The Illustrated Family Doctor, Robbo in Thunderstruck, Darren in Rats and Cats, various characters on The Wedge and Mark Loves Sharon, a spin-off focusing on a character he played on The Wedge.[2] He is also the singer for musical group Sofamecca.[3]
Gann has also performed in stage roles including Hamlet.[1]
He was involved in a civil legal case regarding payment of medical expenses for the victim of a violent drunken assault he carried out on a bus driver in 2007.[4]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Rats and Cats | ||
| 2006 | Kenny | Buggy Victim's Friend | |
| 2005 | The Illustrated Family Doctor | Carl Lucas | |
| 2004 | Thunderstruck | Robbo | |
| 2003 | Gettin' Square | Wood-Duck Frank | |
| 2003 | Ain't Got No Jazz | Intruder |
[edit] Television work
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | The Wedge | Various Characters | Network Ten Australia |
| 2007–2010 | Wilfred | Wilfred | SBS |
| 2008 | Mark Loves Sharon | Mark Wary | Network Ten Australia |
| 2008 | Jason and the Residents | Jason | The Comedy Channel |
| 2011 | Wilfred | Wilfred | FX |
[edit] Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 2007 | 'Allo 'Allo! | Herr Otto Flick | Directed by Peter Farago (Twelfth Night Theatre) |
[edit] As a writer
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
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| 2002 | Wilfred | ||
| 2007 | Rats and Cats | ||
| 2006-2007 | The Wedge | ||
| 2008 | Mark Loves Sharon | Co-creator Written by 6 episodes |
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| 2007-2010 | Wilfred | Creator Written by 16 episodes |
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| 2011-present | Wilfred | Creator Written by 2 episodes |
[edit] As a producer
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mark Loves Sharon | Executive producer 6 episodes |
[edit] As himself
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Comedy Gold | Himself - Finalist | Television movie |
| 9am with David & Kim | Himself / Mark Wary | 1 episode | |
| 2009 | The Squiz | 2 episodes |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Radish, Christina (6 July 2011). "Jason Gann Exclusive Interview Wilfred". Collider.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. http://collider.com/jason-gann-interview-wilfred/96870/. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
- ^ Selinger-Morris, Samantha (30 June 2008). "He's back, so be wary". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney, Australia. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/hes-back-so-be-wary/2008/06/28/1214472820058.html. Retrieved 2008-06-30.
- ^ "Press". (section) Sofamecca.net (official site). http://www.sofamecca.net/flash/sm_press.swf.
- ^ Bachelard, Michael (3 July 2011). "Attack dog cries poor on assault". The Age. Melbourne, Australia. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. http://www.theage.com.au/national/attack-dog-cries-poor-on-assault-20110702-1gw9u.html. Retrieved 2011-07-03. Additional archive (26 August 2011)
[edit] External links
- Jason Gann at the Internet Movie Database
- Jason Gann at TV.com
- Australian stand-up comedians
- Australian actors
- Australian directors
- Australian producers
- Australian writers
- Australian screenwriters
- Australian musicians
- Australian singers
- Australian comedians
- Living people
- Australian film directors
- Australian television directors
- Australian film producers
- Australian television producers
- Australian television writers
- Australian film screenwriters
- Australian television screenwriters
- Australian stage actors
- Australian film actors
- Australian television actors
