Jeff Fatt
Biography
Jeffrey Wayne Jeff Fatt AM, born July 21, 1953, in Casino, New South Wales, Australia, is a Chinese Australian musician and actor with 77 known credits in acting listed on The Movie Database. He is best known as a member of the children's band The Wiggles and the 1980s and 1990s band The Cockroaches. As part of The Wiggles, Fatt became one of the most popular Asian performers in the world. He was also known for falling asleep on stage, prompting the other band members and the audience to utter the iconic catchphrase Wake Up, Jeff!, which served as the title of one of their songs. Fatt earned a Bachelor of Arts in industrial design and opened a public address equipment business with his brother in Sydney before playing keyboard for the rockabilly band The Roadmasters.
Career overview
Jeffrey Wayne Jeff Fatt AM was born on July 21, 1953, in Casino, New South Wales, Australia. He is a Chinese Australian musician and actor best known as a member of the children band The Wiggles and the 1980s and 90s band The Cockroaches. As part of The Wiggles, Fatt became one of the most popular Asian performers in the world. The son of Chinese parents who owned a large retail store in Casino, New South Wales, Fatt had aspirations to become an architect and earned a Bachelor of Arts in industrial design. He opened a public address equipment business with his brother in Sydney when he began playing keyboard for the rockabilly band The Roadmasters, and was recruited by Anthony and Paul.
Fatt was also known for falling asleep on stage, causing the other members and later on the audience to utter the iconic Wiggles catchphrase Wake Up, Jeff, which was also the title of one of their songs, as well as the title of one of. According to official data from The Movie Database, Fatt is credited with seventy-seven known credits in acting. His birth date is recorded as July 21, 1953, and his place of birth is Casino, New South Wales, Australia.
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Full Filmography
82 titles- Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles (2023) as Self
- The Original Wiggles Reunion Show For Bushfire Relief (2020)
- The Wiggles Live in Concert 2006: Sailing Around the World (2020)
- The Wiggles 25th Anniversary Reunion Show (2018) as Jeff Wiggle
- The New Years Eve Early Night Show (2015) as Jeff Wiggle
- Hot Potatoes! The Best Of The Wiggles (2013) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles - Pumpkin Face (2013) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles : Surfer Jeff (2012) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Celebration! (2012) as Jeff Wiggle
- Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing! (2011) as Himself
- The Wiggles: Wiggle Treats (2011) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Wiggle Treats (2011) Executive Producer
- The Wiggles Big Birthday! (2011) as Jeff Wiggle (Purple)
- The Wiggles: Ukulele Baby! (2011) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Let's Eat (2011) as Jeff Wiggle
- Dorothy The Dinosaur - Travelling Show (2011) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: It's Always Christmas With You (2011) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: Hot Poppin' Popcorn (2009) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Go Bananas (2009) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles - Big, Big Show! (2009) as Jeff Wiggle
- Dorothy the Dinosaur Meets Santa Claus (2009) Executive Producer
- Wiggle & Learn (2008) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Sing a Song of Wiggles (2008) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (2008) as Jeff Fatt
- Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Memory Book (2008) as Jeff Fatt
- Dorothy the Dinosaur (2007) Executive Producer
- The Wiggles - Wiggledancing Live in Concert (2007) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: Pop Go the Wiggles! (2007) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: Getting Strong! (2007) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles - Dorothy the Dinosaur's Party (2007) as Jeff
- Steve Irwin: He Changed Our World (2006) as Self
- The Wiggles: Here Comes The Big Red Car (2006) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: Racing to the Rainbow (2006) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles Take on The World (2006) as Self
- The Wiggles: Splish Splash Big Red Boat (2006) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: Wiggles 15th Birthday (2006) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: Splish Splash Big Red Boat (2006) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: It's Time to Wake Up Jeff! (2006) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: Here Comes the Big Red Car (2006) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Wiggly Giggly Adventures (2006) as Jeff Wiggle / Henry the Octopus (voice)
- Da Kath & Kim Code (2005) as The Wiggles
- The Wiggles: Wiggly TV (2005) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: Live: Hot Potatoes! (2005) as Jeff
- The Wiggles: Sailing Around the World (2005) as Jeff
- The Wiggles: Lights, Camera, Action! (2005) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: The Wiggles Show (2005) as Jeff Wiggle / Henry the Octopus (voice)
- The Wiggles: Top of the Tots (2004) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Santa's Rockin'! (2004) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Cold Spaghetti Western (2004) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Space Dancing (2003) as Jeff Wiggle / Zeezaps / Wags the Dog / Henry the Octopus (voice)
- The Wiggles: Space Dancing (2003) Executive Producer
- The Wiggles: Wiggle Mania (2003) as Jeff Wiggle / Henry the Octopus / Wags the Dog (voice)
- The Wiggles: Whoo Hoo! Wiggly Gremlins! (2003) as Jeff Wiggle/Henry the Octopus (voice)/Wags the Dog (voice)
- Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (2002) as Self
- The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari (2002) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Wiggle Bay (2002) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Hoop-Dee-Doo! It's A Wiggly Party! (2001) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Yule Be Wiggling (2001) as Jeff Wiggle / Henry the Octopus / Wags the Dog (voice)
- The Wiggles: Hoop-Dee-Doo it's a Wiggly Party (2001) as Jeff Wiggle / Henry the Octopus (voice) / Wags the Dog (voice)
- The Wiggles: It's A Wiggly, Wiggly World! (2000) as Jeff Fatt
- Rove (1999) as Self
- The Wiggles: The Wiggly Big Show (1999) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Dorothy the Dinosaur and Friends Video (1999) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Meet The Wiggles (1999) as Jeff Wiggle / Henry the Octopus / Wags the Dog (voice)
- The Wiggles (1998) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles (1998)
- The Wiggles (1998) Executive Producer
- The Wiggles (1998) Creator
- The Wiggles: Toot Toot (1998) as Jeff Fatt
- The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy (1998) as Jeff
- The Wiggles: Wiggle Time! (1998) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles Live At Disneyland (1998)
- The Wiggles: Wiggly, Wiggly Christmas (1997) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles Movie (1997) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Wiggledance! (1997)
- The Wiggles: Wake Up Jeff! (1996) as Jeff
- The Wiggles: Big Red Car (1995) as Jeff
- The Wiggles: Big Red Car (1995) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Big Red Car (1995) Writer
- The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy (1994) as Jeff Wiggle
- The Wiggles: Wiggle Time! (1993) as Jeff Wiggle
- ABC For Kids: Live In Concert (1993)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jeff Fatt best known for?
Jeff Fatt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles (2023), BrainSurge (2009), Busting Loose (1977), Fox Grønland (2001).
When and where was Jeff Fatt born?
Jeff Fatt was born on July 21, 1953 in Casino, New South Wales, Australia.
How many credits does Jeff Fatt have?
Jeff Fatt has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2023.
What is Jeff Fatt's background in cinema and television?
Jeffrey Wayne Jeff Fatt AM, born July 21, 1953, in Casino, New South Wales, Australia, is a Chinese Australian musician and actor with 77 known credits in acting listed on The Movie Database. He is best known as a member of the children's band The Wiggles and the 1980s and 1990s band The Cockroaches. As part of The Wig...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles (2023) as Self — aged about 69
- Rove (1999) as Self — aged about 45
- The Wiggles (1998) as Jeff Wiggle — aged about 44
- The Wiggles (1998) — aged about 44
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