Todd McKenney

Biography

TOPICS: MC, ENTERTAINMENT, CELEBRITY

Inspiring, provocative, compelling radio host, film actor, musical theatre performer, television personality, Todd McKenney knows showbiz from every angle.

Todd has worked across stage, screen, television and radio. Since 2004, Todd has enjoyed his role as a judge on Channel 7’s popular ‘Dancing with the Stars’ which is heading into its 11th series. He has also hosted Channel 7’s National Spelling Bee and been a guest presenter on The Morning Show with Kylie Gillies.

Todd has been in the entertainment industry for years. He has represented Australia in ballroom and Latin American dancing, winning many International dancing titles – perfect training for his role as Nathan Starkey in Baz Luhrmann’s internationally acclaimed film ‘Strictly Ballroom’.

After landing the prized role of Peter Allen in the critically acclaimed Australian hit ‘The Boy From Oz’, Todd played the role for 766 performances.

It was for his portrayal as Peter that Todd received two Mo Awards, the Variety Club Heart Award, the Glugg Award, the Green Room Award, the Australian Dance Award and 2 Helpmann Awards. Todd also won the 2005 Mo Award in the Versatile Variety Performer of the Year category.

Whilst balancing his roles as breakfast radio host for Sydney radio station Mix 106.5 and judge on Dancing With The Stars Todd starred in the musical hit ‘Priscilla Queen Of The Desert’ for which he received rave reviews and another Helpmann Award nomination.

Last year Todd reprised his role as Peter Allen in The Production Company’s new production of ‘The Boy From Oz’. The show toured Australia in 2010 & 2011 and was critically acclaimed.

Based in NSW, travels Australia wide (extra fees involved).