Shane Jacobson
Award-Winning Actor, Presenter, Entertainer and MC
Shane Jacobson is one of Australia’s most recognisable and beloved entertainers. Actor, author and television host, Shane combines razor-sharp wit with disarming honesty. Whether sharing stories from film sets, live theatre or life on the road, he delivers laughter, heart and unforgettable moments — every time he takes the stage.
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Shane Jacobson is one of Australia’s most loved and award-winning actors, presenters and entertainers, with a career spanning more than 40 years across film, television, theatre and live performance.
He rose to national and international prominence with his breakout role as Kenny Smyth in Kenny (2006), earning the AFI Award for Best Actor and helping deliver one of Australia’s most successful films of the decade. Since then, Shane has built an extraordinary screen career, appearing in major Australian productions including Charlie & Boots, Oddball, The Dressmaker, Ladies in Black and Never Too Late, as well as Hollywood’s The Bourne Legacy.
On stage, he has starred in acclaimed productions such as Guys and Dolls — winning a Helpmann Award — The Drowsy Chaperone, Mother & Son, Hairspray and The Odd Couple. As a television host and presenter, Shane has fronted programs including Top Gear Australia, The Great Australian Bake Off, Little Big Shots and the AACTA Awards.
An accomplished author, producer and live performer, Shane is equally respected for his warmth, humour and authenticity. A passionate supporter of numerous charities and community organisations, he brings heart, humour and hard-earned wisdom to every stage he steps onto.
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Keynote Speaker
As a speaker he delivers highly entertaining and engaging keynote speeches and after dinner talks about his unique life. His keynote centres around his best-selling book ‘A Long Road to Success’ and talks about the quintessential Australian sense of humour and the dying art of joke and yarn telling. His Keynote is packed full of funny and memorable stories from his extraordinary life.
MC
As an MC Shane is witty and professional. He is one of the most in demand celebrity MC’s in Australia today having hosted hundreds of events, conferences and awards shows. With his diverse background, he brings a rare depth of experience to every engagement. Many of Shane’s clients have him back every year!
