Rove McManus

Birth Name:

John Henry Michael McManus

Birth Place:

Perth, Australia

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Music department

Earned the Gold Logie Award for "Most Popular Personality" several years running beginning in 2000
In 2012, he was nominated for his first Astra Award
Previously served on the board of the conservation non-profit, Fauna & Flora International
After starting out on a university-owned affiliate, he would eventually land his first network gig in 2000 with Network Ten in his native Australia
After years of performing stand-up, his first opportunity in television would come with a late night talk show in the late '90s that had a $500/ a week budget
Continues to travel across the globe to perform live stand-up routines including gigs at the Just For Laughs Festival each year
Following his continued success in front of the camera, he would begin producing scripted series after establishing his production company, Roving Enterprises
Made his hosting debut in the United States on ABC's "The List" in 2008
Relocated to Los Angeles in 2011 to pursue American hosting and producing opportunities

2012Astra Award - Most Outstanding Performance by a Presenter:Nominated
2013Eyegore Award - Best Australian Playing a Director in a B-Grade Movie:Winner

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