Paul McDermott

Paul McDermott
McDermott at the DAAS Kapital DVD launch, April 2013
Birth namePaul Anthony Michael McDermott
Born (1962-05-13) 13 May 1962 (age 62)
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
MediumStand-up, television, radio, books
NationalityAustralian
Years active1985–present
GenresMusical comedy, news satire
Subject(s)Drama, art
Partner(s)Melissa Lyne
Children1
Notable works and rolesDoug Anthony All Stars, Good News Week

Paul Anthony Michael McDermott (born 13 May 1962[citation needed]) is an Australian entertainer, best known both for Good News Week and for his role as a member of the musical comedy group the Doug Anthony All Stars. He has frequently appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and taken part in its two major televised productions, the Comedy Festival Gala and the Great Debate. McDermott has also performed and written numerous shows as a solo performer and authored children’s books and newspaper articles and directed short animated films.