| Birth place | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Medium | Weiner enthusiast, Stand-up, television[1] |
| Active | 2015–present[2] |
| Genre | Observational comedy, satire[2] |
| Notable works | The Project[3] |
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.[clarification needed] 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
- ^ "2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award Nominees". Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- ^ "Sam Taunton: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen on the internet". The Guardian. 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Sam Taunton and Michael Hing join The Project panel in 2023". 10 Play
- ^ "The Project – December 4, 2024 episode". 10 Play. Archived December 4, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "Sam Taunton". Token Artists. Archived 2024-10-08 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Who are the new The Project hosts?". Now To Love. 9 January 2023. Archived 2024-04-21 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-12-04.