Chris Lilley is an award-winning Australian comedian, writer, and actor recognized for his unique mockumentary-style television series and character portrayals. After solidifying his distinct comedic style with the six-part ABC series We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year in 2005, Chris Lilley went on to earn multiple accolades for his unique mockumentary-style television. The groundbreaking series, where he portrayed multiple characters including Ja’mie King and Phil Olivetti, garnered him the Best New Talent and Most Outstanding Comedy Program awards at the 2006 Logie Awards, in addition to a prestigious Rose d’Or award for Best Male Comedy Performance. Its international appeal led to the series being sold globally.
Outside of his acclaimed television work, Lilley has released successful musical tracks, with his single ‘Naughty Girl’ (as Mr G) achieving notable chart placements in 2008, and ‘Slap My Elbow’ (as S.mouse) also charting. In 2015, he also took the lead role in The Stafford Brothers and Rick Ross’s music video for ‘When You Feel This.’ In 2018, Netflix secured Lilley for a 10-part series, resulting in Lunatics, released exclusively on the platform in 2019. This series featured six entirely new characters and included notable collaborations with music artists The Jonas Brothers and socialite Paris Hilton, further showcasing his diverse creative partnerships. Most recently, Lilley launched the Ja’miezing podcast in 2021, marking his venture into audio entertainment and continuing to engage his dedicated fanbase with his unique comedic voice.