Nick Giannopoulos

Nick Giannopoulos is one of Australia’s most revered comedians. He is one of a handful of performers who have easily transitioned through stage, television and film – enjoying accolades in all genres.

After graduating from Rusden College and Victorian College of the Arts, Nick co-wrote and co-devised the stage production Wogs Out of Work which he then toured to huge success around Australia from 1987 to 1990.

Nick’s first television project was Acropolis Now, which he co-devised and developed. He also wrote 20 full episodes of the smash hit series which ran for five seasons over two and a half years on the Seven Network.

In 1992, Nick teamed up with Mary Coustas to co-write and co-direct Waiting For Effie. This one woman show played to full houses for eight months nationally.

Following the conclusion of Acropolis Now, Nick returned to his first love - the stage. He opened the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 1993 with Wogarama, which went on to tour the country for two years.

He then embarked on Wogboys, which he wrote, directed and produced himself. Wogboys also toured for two massive years.

In 2000, Nick’s first feature film was released and immediately broke Australian box office records. The Wog Boy took the highest opening weekend box office of any Australian film in history at its time of release.

The film won Nick Comedy Star of the Year at the 55th Australian Movie Convention and he also secured his second Mo Award for Best Comedy Performer.

The Wannabes was Nick’s second film, which premiered in 2003.