Andrew Hansen

6 Jul 2017

Andrew Hansen is a comedian, actor and musician, best known as a member of Australian comedy group The Chaser, whose TV shows include MEDIA CIRCUS (2014-5), THE HAMSTER WHEEL (2011-3), THE CHASER’S WAR ON EVERYTHING (2006-9), and CNNNN (2002-3). Andrew’s radio work includes shows on Triple M, as well as composing and starring in the musical comedy series and album THE BLOW PARADE (triple j, 2010). On stage Andrew composed and starred in the musical DEAD CAESAR (Sydney Theatre Company, 2007), did two national tours with The Chaser (2005 & 8), and two national tours of twohander comedy shows with Chris Taylor (2014 & 15). In print he wrote for the humorous fortnightly newspaper THE CHASER (1999-2005), eleven CHASER ANNUALS (Text Publishing, 2000-10), and THE CHASER QUARTERLY (2015-17). Recently he played ‘Mr Mudwasp’ in the Netflix animated series THE BEAT BUGS.