12 Facts About Glenn Robbins

Glenn Maxwell Robbins was born on 30 December 1957 and is an Australian comedian, writer, actor, television and radio presenter.

Glenn Robbins later studied drama and media at the Melbourne State College and graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1979.

Glenn Robbins began his acting career in 1984, appearing in two episodes of Prisoner and one episode of Special Squad.

Glenn Robbins shot to fame in 1988 when he starred in another sketch show, The Comedy Company, in which one of his characters, "Uncle Arthur", became very popular.

In 1998, Glenn Robbins became a panellist on the weekly television show The Panel.

Glenn Robbins played Australian adventurer Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures from 2001 until 2002 and again in 2018 on Network Ten, as well as the 2004 telemovie.

In 2022, Glenn Robbins reprised the role of Kel for a special celebrating the series, it aired on channel 7 with new skits and unseen footage.

In 2006, Glenn Robbins appeared in two episodes of Network Ten's Thank God You're Here.

Glenn Robbins is executive producer of the Network 10 sketch comedy show The Ronnie Johns Half Hour.

In 2001, Glenn Robbins played the role of Pete O'May in the award-winning Australian film Lantana.

Glenn Robbins has a weekly one-hour radio segment on Melbourne radio station 3AW as part of The Weekend Break with Grubby and Dee Dee Sunday edition.

The third son of Arthur and Gwen, Glenn Robbins is married to Selina, who is a nurse, and currently lives in Melbourne.