Anthony Lehmann
Anthony Lehmann | |
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| Born | 20 August 1969 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names | Lehmo |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor, television and radio presenter |
| Years active | 1994−present |
| Spouse |
Kelly Kearney (m. 2014) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www.lehmo.com.au |
Anthony Lehmann (born 20 August 1969) is an Australian comedian, actor, television and radio presenter.
Career
Born in Peebinga, South Australia, Lehmann started out working as a chartered accountant before realising he did not actually like accounting and decided to give comedy a try. Later he joined Gold 104.3 in Melbourne with Brigitte Duclos making the Morning Show "Brig & Lehmo". When Duclos quit, Jo Stanley stepped in and then "Jo & Lehmo" was formed. For many years they were voted best Radio Station in Melbourne.[1]
Stand up
Lehmann is one of Australia’s most experienced and well-travelled comedians. His live work has seen him headline at comedy clubs for well over fifteen years and work all corners of the globe – USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand.
Lehmann has also become Australia’s number one 'combat comic', having completed seven 'tours of duty' performing for Australian troops abroad. These tours have seen Lehmann perform in army bases in East Timor, Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Afghanistan, Egypt, Qatar and on a number of naval ships around the world.
He has also performed sell out seasons at the
His live credits in the UK include the 1996 and 1997 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals,
His shows have included, "War, Marriage & Puppy Love" – about war, marriage and puppy love, "The Family Lifeboat" – about navigating life as a new father, and "Younger Than Brad Pitt" – about Lehmann accepting he is no longer 21 and time is marching on.
Overseas demand for Lehmann has seen him appear on England's
which were shot in India and screened in the UK.In 2021, Lehmann accused
World record
In May 2005, Lehmann broke the
In April 2014, the record was reassigned back to Tim Vine following a decision from Guinness World Record officials. An official spokesman said that Anthony Lehmann had breached the guidelines.[9]
Radio
SAFM
In 2003, Lehmann’s radio career started as co-host of SAFM breakfast show in Adelaide with Lisa Millard.[10] In July 2020, Lehmann returned to SAFM to host breakfast alongside Rebecca Morse and Andrew Costello 'Cosi'.
Mix 1011 & Gold 104.3
In January 2010, Lehmann joined
ABC Radio
In 2018, Lehmann joined ABC and hosted ABC Grandstand with Angela Pippos and Emma Race. He also hosted the summer sports ABC radio show, Grand National.
Triple M
In April 2007, Lehmann joined Triple M to co-host drive-time program Wil & Lehmo which also starred fellow comedian co-host Wil Anderson.[12] The show ended in November 2008.[13] Lehmann has since been a regular contributor on the Triple M network.
Television
The former accountant is no stranger to TV, playing series regular 'Jim' in ABC TV's
Lehmann hosted the ABC’s coverage of the 2018 Invictus Games. That year, he co-hosted the ABC’s live broadcast of the 2019 Australian of the Year announcement as well as Channel 9’s Footy Show.
Film
In 2009 Lehmann played a cameo role in the Australian movie Offside. He appears as the character 'Leechy', a former Junior
In order to play the role of Leechy, Lehmmann flew to Adelaide for six hours on 6 February 2008. Once shooting was completed, he broadcast his afternoon drive-time radio show from a sister Adelaide radio station, before flying back to Sydney.[citation needed]
In 2010, Lehmann was developing another script with writer/director Carlo Petraccaro.[10]
Lehmann has also had cameos the Working Dog film Any Questions For Ben? and comedy That’s Not My Dog!
Other work
In 2007, he was the face of the advertising campaigns for the Australian International Motor Show held in Sydney.[citation needed] He is also the face of adverts for the new Vegemite spread iSnack 2.0 which commenced airing on 21 September 2009 and during the 2009 AFL Grand Final broadcast.[citation needed]
Personal life
In December 2013, Lehmann announced his engagement to television producer Kelly Kearney while on holiday in South Africa.[15] They married on 29 December 2014 in Bali.[16] Their first child, a boy, was born on 26 July 2016.[17]
References
- Sydney Morning Herald. 28 January 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "Lehmo". Network 10. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Lehmo". Upfront Events. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ ICMI – XXXX beer ads
- ^ The Comedy Club Archived 3 August 2012 at archive.today – XXXX beer ads
- ^ Smith, Reiss (15 July 2021). "Drag Race queen apologises for stealing infamous joke". PinkNews. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ Comedian Attempts to Break Joke Record Archived 16 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine – Comedy Central Insider, 2 March 2009
- ^ "From improbable to insane". The Age. 14 April 2003. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ Tim Vine retakes most jokes in an hour record – Chortle, 4 April 2014
- ^ a b c "Lehmo's back on air". Adelaide Now. 6 January 2010. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Top Rating Melb Radio Duo Dumped By Station". The Music. 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Bio". lehmo.com.au. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Wil Anderson dumped from Triple M". News.com.au. 4 November 2008. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ Young Socceroos qualify for World Cup
- ^ "Lehmo proposes with a Bensimon Diamond in a box | Code Name Max | Digital Strategy | Social Media | Melbourne | New York". Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Funnyman Anthony Lehmann weds in Bali". 29 December 2014.
- ^ "CONGRATULATIONS LEHMO & KEL!!". gold1043.com.au. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.