Glenn Robbins
Biography
Glenn Maxwell Robbins is an Australian comedian, writer, actor, and radio personality who was born on December 30, 1957, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He attended Strathmore High School, graduating in 1975, and later studied drama and media at Melbourne State College, earning a Bachelor of Education degree in 1979 before beginning his performing career in 1981. Robbins is best known for his work on The Comedy Company, portraying the character Kel Knight in Kath & Kim, and playing adventurer Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures. Additionally, his television credits include appearances on The Panel, Thank God You're Here, and Have You Been Paying Attention?.
Career overview
Glenn Maxwell Robbins is an Australian comedian, writer, actor, and radio personality who was born on December 30, 1957, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He attended Strathmore High School, graduating in 1975, and later studied drama and media at Melbourne State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Education degree in 1979. Robbins first moved into performing in 1981. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated thirty known acting credits on the movie database.
Robbins is best known for his work on television, including his role in The Comedy Company. He is also widely recognized for portraying Kel Knight in Kath and Kim and playing the adventurer Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures. In addition to these signature roles, Robbins has made appearances on several television programs, such as The Panel, Thank God You're Here, and Have You Been Paying Attention?.
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Full Filmography
38 titles- Glenn & Mick's Celebrity Intervention (2026) as Host
- Sam Pang Tonight (2025) as Guest
- Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life (2022) as Kel Knight
- Kath & Kim: 20 Preposterous Years (2022) as Kel Knight
- The Cheap Seats (2021) as Self
- The Hundred with Andy Lee (2021) as Self - Panellist
- I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here! (2015) as Self
- Open Slather (2015)
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Russell Coight - Guest Quizmaster
- Upper Middle Bogan (2013) as Wayne Wheeler
- Scumbus (2012) as Senior Sergeant Brett Chester
- Kath & Kimderella (2012) as Kel Knight
- Out of the Question (2008)
- Thank God You're Here (2006)
- Thank God You're Here (2006) as Himself - Guest Judge
- Thank God You're Here (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- BoyTown (2006) as Benny G
- Da Kath & Kim Code (2005) as Kel Knight
- Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge (2004) as Russell Coight
- Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge (2004) Writer
- Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge (2004) Casting
- The Very Best of The Comedy Company Volume 1 (2004)
- The Very Best of The Comedy Company Volume 1 (2004) Writer
- The Very Best of The Comedy Company Volume 2 (2004)
- Kath & Kim (2002) as Kel Graham Knight
- Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures (2001) as Russell Coight
- Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures (2001) Additional Writing
- Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures (2001) Writer
- Lantana (2001) as Pete O'May
- Rove (1999) as Self
- Full Frontal (1993)
- A Royal Commission Into The Australian Economy (1993) as Policeman / President George Bush (Retired) / James Balleu / John Hewson / Derryn Hinch
- Fast Forward (1989)
- Evil Angels (1988) as Young Father
- The Comedy Company (1988)
- The Bit Part (1987) as Man No.2
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Mac
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Glenn Robbins best known for?
Glenn Robbins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Cheap Seats (2021), I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here! (2015), Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013), Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013).
When and where was Glenn Robbins born?
Glenn Robbins was born on December 30, 1957 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
How many credits does Glenn Robbins have?
Glenn Robbins has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is Glenn Robbins's background in cinema and television?
Glenn Maxwell Robbins is an Australian comedian, writer, actor, and radio personality who was born on December 30, 1957, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He attended Strathmore High School, graduating in 1975, and later studied drama and media at Melbourne State College, earning a Bachelor of Education degree in 1979...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Panellist — aged about 55
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Russell Coight - Guest Quizmaster — aged about 55
- The Cheap Seats (2021) as Self — aged about 63
- Kath & Kim (2002) as Kel Graham Knight — aged about 44
- Rove (1999) as Self — aged about 41
- Fast Forward (1989) — aged about 31
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