Andrew Hansen

Andrew Hansen
Birth nameAndrew John Hansen
Born (1974-09-18) 18 September 1974 (age 50)
Australia
MediumPrint, television, radio and stage
NationalityAustralian
Years active1999–present
GenresSatirical and musical comedy
Notable works and rolesThe Chaser
CNNNN (2002–2003)
The Chaser's War On Everything (2006–2009)
The Hamster Wheel (2011–12)
The Chaser's Media Circus (2014–15)
Websitechaser.com.au

Andrew John Hansen (born 18 September 1974) is an Australian comedian, musician and author, best known for being a member of satirical team The Chaser. As a member of The Chaser, Hansen's television work includes co-writing and starring in ABC Television shows CNNNN (2002–2003), The Chaser Decides (2004, 2007), Chaser News Alert (2005), The Chaser's War On Everything (2006–07, 2009), Yes We Canberra! (2010), The Hamster Wheel (2011–12), The Hamster Decides (2013) and The Chaser's Media Circus (2014–2015).[1]

He was a producer and regular panellist on The Unbelievable Truth (2012). He has also co-written and performed in The Chaser's stage shows, Cirque du Chaser (2005) and The Chaser's Age of Terror Variety Hour (2008). With Chaser colleague Chris Taylor, Hansen starred in a scripted radio comedy series on triple j titled The Blow Parade, which was released on CD and the iTunes Store.[2]

  1. ^ Knox, D (19 September 2014). "Airdate: The Chaser's Media Circus". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  2. ^ "The Blow Parade for Triple J". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011.