1. Peter Jason Matthew Helliar was born on 16 June 1975 and is an Australian comedian, actor, television, radio presenter, writer, producer and director.
25 Facts About Peter Helliar
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Peter Helliar is best known for his work on television as a former regular co-host of The Project on Network Ten from January 2014 to December 2022, replacing previous presenter Dave Hughes to host alongside Carrie Bickmore, Waleed Aly and Lisa Wilkinson.
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Peter Helliar initially worked the Melbourne comedy circuit in the mid-1990s, performing in various venues and the annual Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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Peter Helliar has performed in numerous television ads, most notably for Fernwood Fitness.
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Peter Helliar has been nominated for the Gold Logie, a prestigious award bestowed upon the Most Popular Personality on Television in 2017.
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In 1997, Peter Helliar became a regular stand-up comic on RMITV's weekly variety show Under Melbourne Tonight broadcast on C31 Melbourne, hosted by Stephen Hall and Vincent Hedger.
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In 1998, Peter Helliar became a regular on Melbourne community television RMITV's weekly variety show The Loft Live broadcast on C31 Melbourne, hosted by Rove McManus and including other well known Melbourne comedians such as Dave Hughes, Kim Hope, and Dave Callan.
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Peter Helliar appeared as a live on-screen guest as well as scripting and recording skits for live playback.
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Peter Helliar rose to national attention in 1999, when he became a regular to Rove McManus on Rove, which aired on the Nine Network.
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In 2003 and 2004, Peter Helliar was part of an ensemble cast in the comedy sketch program skitHOUSE that ran on Network Ten as well as being sold overseas.
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In 2010, Peter Helliar joined the Seven Network to appear on their new "family-friendly" football show, The Bounce, alongside Leigh Matthews and Matthew Richardson.
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On 18 May 2010, Peter Helliar was guest co-host on The Morning Show, alongside Kylie Gillies, while Larry Emdur was on holidays.
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In 2013, Peter Helliar created, wrote, co-produced and co-directed his own eight-episode comedy series titled It's a Date.
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On 7 December 2013, Peter Helliar appeared as one of the co-hosts of The Project from 2014 to 2022, replacing Dave Hughes who had resigned to concentrate on stand-up comedy.
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From 2 April 2023, Peter Helliar appeared as a contestant in the ninth season of I'm a Celebrity.
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In July 2023, it was announced that Peter Helliar will be a contestant on the second series of Taskmaster Australia.
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In May 2024, Network 10 announced that Peter Helliar would appear as a celebrity contestant on the forthcoming eighth season of The Amazing Race Australia, with his wife Bridget.
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In 2004, Austereo announced that Peter Helliar will join Judith Lucy and Kaz Cooke to host The Judith Lucy Show on Sydney station 2Day FM.
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Peter Helliar filled in for Merrick and Rosso, along with Rove McManus, for their breakfast daily show on Sydney's Nova 96.9 whilst they were on holiday.
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Since July 2022, Peter Helliar has hosted the podcast Family Feud: The Podcast for iHeartRadio.
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In 2012, Peter Helliar appeared in the Australian comedy film Scumbus.
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Peter Helliar suggested that this could be the end of his career.
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Peter Helliar grew up in Bundoora, Victoria and attended school at Parade College.
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Peter Helliar is married to Bridget "Brij" Peter Helliar, and they have three sons.
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In 2016, Peter Helliar sold a luxury property they owned in Plenty.