Carl Barron

Biography

Carl Barron

Carl Barron is one of the country’s most loved stand up comics and one of very few on the live scene to receive such enormous kudos.

With a non-threatening observational style of comedy, and a gentle, awkward, and original approach, Carl touches the hearts of every audience. Consequently, he has headlined at every major comedy venue and Festival worldwide, and is highly sought after for corporate events and celebrations.

Carl Barron grew up in Longreach in Central Queensland, the son of a sheep shearer. He moved to the Gold Coast where he became a roof-tiler, before moving on to Sydney where, one night he decided to walk on stage at the Harold Park Hotel. He told the audience how a bird had pooed on him that day!. and the rest is history.

Since winning Comic Of The Year and Best Up And Coming Talent in 1993, Carl has established himself as one of the most accomplished comedy performers in Australia and around the world. He has 50 TV spots to his credit both in Australia and abroad and has performed live throughout Australia, New York, L.A, London, South Africa, Auckland, Ireland, Singapore, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Edinburgh.

“Carl Barron of Australia was the highlight of the evening, with wry observations and hysterical bits on sneezing, burping, farting and just plain stuff.” – The Gazette Montreal.

“His wry, acute insights are so warmly received because people are instantly aware of what he is talking about.” – Dominion Post.

“People were laughing so hard they were either crying or nearly falling out of their chairs.” – Buzzcuts.

BASED: SYDNEY NSW, BUT TRAVELS AUSTRALIA WIDE.