Chris Lilley
Chris Lilley
Christopher Daniel "Chris" Lilley is an Australian comedian, television producer, actor, musician and writer. A two-time winner of the Logie Award for Most Popular Actor, he is known for his creation and portrayal of several characters in the mockumentary television series We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year, Summer Heights High, Angry Boys, Ja'mie: Private School Girland Jonah from Tonga...
NationalityAustralian
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth10 November 1974
CountryAustralia
I went to a private boys' school, and we had girls in the last two years.
In Australia, I'm built up as this comedy hero, which was never my intention.
It takes me ages to write stuff.
When I wrote 'We Can Be Heroes,' I was just so excited about the concept of playing loads of characters, and a television series allows you to do that.
Playing girls is cool, but its a lot more fun playing boys.
People were making fun of redheads before I came along.
Mostly, what I watch are reality shows and documentaries.
Like, Australians definitely don't walk around dressed up in blackface going, 'Ha-ha.'
People are always nice; I never get anything mean said to me on the street.
I think after doing a few shows now, people are ready to put me down.
I was sure 'Summer Heights High' would be a cult ABC thing; I had no idea it would be such a big hit.
I really like Jeff Lewis and 'Flipping Out' and 'Interior Therapy.' I don't know why I'm obsessed with American real estate and renovation.
I think surprises make TV entertaining.
I get bored with the constant probing for the cliched tears of the clown, the dark side of the comic.