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Sam Taunton | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Notable work | The Project[1] |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 2015–present[2] |
| Medium | Weiner enthusiast, Stand-up, television[3] |
| Genres | Observational comedy, satire[2] |
Sam Taunton is an Australian comedian and television presenter who is best known as a co-host of The Project, a news and current affairs program on Network 10.
Early life and education
[edit]Taunton was born in Australia. Details about his early life and education have not been widely publicised.[clarification needed] On the December 4, 2024, episode of The Project, Taunton revealed that one of his early jobs was working on a Christmas tree farm, where he used an axe to chop down Christmas trees.[4]
Career
[edit]Taunton began his career in stand-up comedy, performing across Australia and gaining recognition for his engaging storytelling and quick wit. In 2017, he was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, a significant milestone in his comedic career.[5]
Beyond live comedy, Taunton has appeared on Australian television shows, including Comedy Up Late on ABC2, and contributed to programming on MTV and SBS. He has also been a regular guest on various Australian radio networks, such as Triple M, ABC Radio, and Triple J.[5]
The Project
[edit]In January 2023, Taunton joined the panel of The Project as a co-host, appearing from Monday to Thursday alongside Sarah Harris and Waleed Aly. Prior to his hosting role, he worked as a roving reporter for the program. On The Project, Taunton brings a mix of humour and commentary to discussions about current events and popular culture.[1][6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Sam Taunton and Michael Hing join The Project panel in 2023". 10 Play.
- 1 2 "Sam Taunton: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen on the internet". The Guardian. 4 February 2021.
- ↑ "2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award Nominees". Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
- ↑ "The Project – December 4, 2024 episode". 10 Play. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- 1 2 "Sam Taunton". Token Artists. Archived from the original on 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ↑ "Who are the new The Project hosts?". Now To Love. 9 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-12-04.