Rob Shehadie
Rob Shehadie | |
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 Shehadie at the Summernats festival, Canberra, in January 2011 | |
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, stand-up comedian, writer |
| Website | robshehadie |
Rob Shehadie is an Australian actor, writer and stand-up comedian, who has featured in television series such as "Pizza", "Swift and Shift Couriers" and "Housos".[1] He has performed numerous stage show comedies across Australia and has made many appearances at schools and charity events.[1][2] His filmography includes "Fat Pizza", a feature film that broke Australian box office records and "Fat Pizza vs. Housos".[1][2][3] Shehadie created the TV comedy series Here Come the Habibs
Biography and career
Shehadie grew up in Sydney and attended St Patrick's College, Strathfield. Before turning to acting, Shehadie was a full-time Rugby union player. He represented Australia/NSW in schoolboy, under 19s and under 21s level. He also represented Lebanon in rugby league. He was forced to stop the sport due to injuries.[2][4]
His most notable appearance on television was the role of the character Rocky in "Pizza" and "Housos" on SBS.
He obtained a role on the 7mate's popular series Bogan Hunters in 2014 as one of the celebrity judges.[5]
His other appearances on Australian television include:
- "Bondi Rescue" on SC10
- "Renovation Rescue" on Nine Network/WIN
- "Australian Idol" on SC10
- "Footy Show" on Nine Network/WIN
- "Here Come the Habibs" on Nine Network
- "Street Smart (TV series)" on Network Ten/WIN[1]
Charity work
Shehadie is an ambassador for Special Olympics Australia, helping athletes with an intellectual disability reach their personal best through participation in sport.[6] He has also assisted Westmead Medical Research Foundation by supporting and hosting the My Westmead Ladies Night and the Cancer Council's Girl's Night In in 2012.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d "Rob Shehadie". IMDb. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "Rob Shehadie". Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ "Fat Pizza Vs Housos". Hoyts. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "Meet Jaslyn Hewitt's new fat Pizza fella". The Advertiser. 10 May 2008. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ "Bogan Hunters - Series 1". 17 July 2014. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Testimonials". Retrieved 9 November 2014.
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