Shane Jacobson is one of Australia's most beloved and award-winning actors, presenters, and entertainers, boasting a remarkable and diverse career spanning over four decades. His impressive journey has taken him both domestically and internationally, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim.
One of his most notable film credits is the 2006 film Kenny, which earned him an AFI Award for Best Lead Actor, introducing him to a global audience. His subsequent film roles include Cactus (2008) with Bryan Brown, Charlie & Boots (2009) with Paul Hogan, Santa's Apprentice (2010) with Delta Goodrem, Surviving Georgia (2011) with Holly Valance and Pia Miranda, The Bourne Legacy (2012) with Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton, and Rachel Weisz, Oddball (2015) with Sarah Snook and Deborah Mailman, The Dressmaker (2015) with Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth, and Hugo Weaving, The BBQ (2018) with Magda Szubanski, That's Not My Dog! (2018),7 Guardians of the Tomb (2018) with Kelsey Grammer, Brothers' Nest (2018) with his brother Clayton Jacobson, and Ladies in Black (2018) with Bruce Beresford. He is set to appear in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (2020) with Paul Hogan, Chevy Chase, and John Cleese, as well as Never Too Late (2020) with James Cromwell, Jacki Weaver, and Jack Thompson.
As a TV host, presenter, and actor, Shane has made numerous and varied appearances. His credits include hosting and presenting at the Australian Film Institute Awards (2010),Top Gear Australia (2008),The Great Australian Bake Off (2013),The Logies (2015, 2018),and Little Big Shots (2017),as well as telemovies Beaconsfield (2012),The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (2012),and Jack Irish (2012, 2013, 2016, and 2018) with Guy Pearce. He has also appeared in TV series like Kenny's World (2008),The Time of Our Lives (2013),Fat Tony & Co (2014),Open Slather (2015),and reality TV shows The Real Full Monty (2018),The All New Monty (2019),and Australia's Got Talent (2007). Upcoming appearances include the Seven TV show Mates on a Mission.
Shane's stage career has been equally successful. He received a Helpmann Award for Best Male in a Supporting Role for his performance in the 2008 revival of the musical Guys and Dolls. Other notable stage credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (2010) with Geoffrey Rush, QI Live (2011) with Stephen Fry, 8 The Play (2012),Shane Warne - The Musical (2013),Mother & Son (2014) with Noeline Brown, and The Rocky Horror Show (2018) with Todd McKenney.
As an author, Shane has penned his best-selling biography The Long Road to Overnight Success and his most recent book, Rev Head, which explores his life as a motoring enthusiast.
