Ed Kavalee

Ed Kavalee is a highly accomplished actor, comedian, and radio personality, with a career spanning over two decades. Known for his sharp wit and infectious humour, Ed is a core cast member of Network 10’s comedy quiz show, ‘Have You Been Paying Attention?’, a show that won both Best Entertainment Program and Most Outstanding Entertainment Program at the 2017 Logie Awards. Additionally, he could be seen playing a key role as producer and ensemble director on the triumphant 2023 return of ‘Thank God You’re Here’.

Coming from humble beginnings, Ed spent over eight years working in a video before later stepping into the spotlight. Three months prior to graduating from Screenwise, his big break came when he joined the original cast of Thank God You’re Here, where he appeared in more than 20 episodes in its first season and remained a standout presence across its subsequent seasons.

On radio, Ed has been a constant presence for over 20 years. Most recently, he co-hosted 2Day FM Breakfast alongside Hughesy and Erin Molan on the Hughesy, Ed, and Erin Show. Previously, Ed could also be seen lending his comedic talents to hit programs like Triple M’s Get This with co-host Tony Martin and panel operator Richard Marsland, Nova’s The Wrong Way Home, and Triple M Brisbane’s Grill Team.

Ed’s television credits are as diverse as his comedic repertoire. He has hosted and starred in numerous popular shows such as ‘TV Burp’, ‘Santo, Sam, and Ed’s Cup Fever!’, and ‘The Joy of Sets’ where he reunited with previous co-host Tony Martin on the Nine Network. His film career includes starring roles in ‘Any Questions for Ben?’, ‘Agony Uncles’, and ‘Scumbus’, which he also co-wrote, co-produced, and largely self-funded. A creative powerhouse, Ed has a knack for crafting compelling stories, as evidenced by his work on the feature film ‘Border Protection Squad’.

Adding yet another dimension to his career, Ed has turned his humour to children’s literature. He co-wrote the laugh-out-loud books Daddy’s Embarrassing Exploding Farty Shorts and Mummy’s Farty Mother’s Day Mystery with his son Arnold. These follow the charming picture book A First Time for Everything, co-written with his wife, fitness guru Tiffiny Hall.

Away from the spotlight, Ed is a devoted husband and father to Arnold and Vada. Whether hosting events, commanding a room as an MC, or entertaining audiences on stage, screen, or page, Ed Kavalee brings a unique blend of humour, charisma, and flair that ensures every occasion is unforgettable.