Sam Taunton
Sam Taunton | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Notable work | The Project[3] |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 2015–present[1] |
| Medium | Weiner enthusiast, Stand-up, television[2] |
| Genres | Observational comedy, satire[1] |
Sam Taunton is an Australian comedian and television presenter who is best known as a co-host of The Project, a news and current affairs program on Network 10.
Early life and education
Taunton was born in Australia. Details about his early life and education have not been widely publicised. On the December 4, 2024, episode of The Project, Taunton revealed that one of his early jobs was working on a Christmas tree farm, where he used an axe to chop down Christmas trees.[4]
Career
Taunton began his career in stand-up comedy, performing across Australia and gaining recognition for his engaging storytelling and quick wit. In 2017, he was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, a significant milestone in his comedic career.[5]
Beyond live comedy, Taunton has appeared on Australian television shows, including Comedy Up Late on ABC2, and contributed to programming on MTV and SBS. He has also been a regular guest on various Australian radio networks, such as Triple M, ABC Radio, and Triple J.[5]
The Project
In January 2023, Taunton joined the panel of The Project as a co-host, appearing from Monday to Thursday alongside Sarah Harris and Waleed Aly. Prior to his hosting role, he worked as a roving reporter for the program. On The Project, Taunton brings a mix of humour and commentary to discussions about current events and popular culture.[3][6]
References
- ^ a b "Sam Taunton: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen on the internet". The Guardian. 4 February 2021.
- ^ "2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award Nominees". Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
- ^ a b "Sam Taunton and Michael Hing join The Project panel in 2023". 10 Play.
- ^ "The Project – December 4, 2024 episode". 10 Play. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "Sam Taunton". Token Artists. Archived from the original on 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Who are the new The Project hosts?". Now To Love. 9 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-12-04.