Peter Helliar

Peter Helliar
Helliar in 2017
Born
Peter Jason Matthew Helliar

(1975-06-16) 16 June 1975 (age 49)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • television and radio presenter
  • writer
  • producer
  • director
Years active1997−present
Spouse
Bridget Helliar
​
(m. 2001)​
Children3

Peter Jason Matthew Helliar (born 16 June 1975[citation needed]) is an Australian comedian, actor, television, radio presenter, writer, producer and director. He is best known for his work on television as a former regular co-host of The Project on Network Ten from January 2014[1] to December 2022,[2] replacing previous presenter Dave Hughes to host alongside Carrie Bickmore, Waleed Aly and Lisa Wilkinson. Helliar also appeared with Rove McManus as his sidekick on The Loft Live from 1997 to 1998, on Rove from 1999 and 2009 and in Before the Game as alter ego Bryan Strauchan.[3] Helliar initially worked the Melbourne comedy circuit in the mid-1990s, performing in various venues and the annual Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He has performed in numerous television ads, most notably for Fernwood Fitness.[4] Helliar has been nominated for the Gold Logie, a prestigious award bestowed upon the Most Popular Personality on Television in 2017.[5]

  1. ^ AAP (6 January 2014). "Peter Helliar has a date with The Project". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  2. ^ Knox, David (8 December 2022). ""I'm incredibly grateful": Peter Helliar farewells The Project". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference SMH was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Staff Writer (2006). "Peter Helliar Frocks up for Fernwood". Campaign Brief. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  5. ^ Knox, David (26 March 2017). "Logie Awards 2017: nominees". TV Tonight. Retrieved 26 March 2017.