Chris Franklin

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Chris is an Aussie bloke - a yobbo or a bogan - from his flannie shirt to his double plugger thongs. His 'Paul Hoganesque' style of comedy appeals to your average Australian.

Chris lived in Papua New Guinea in his younger years, then joining the Royal Australian Navy where he spent the next 8 years. After that spell at sea, Chris took to the land, travelling Australia. He's been performing comedy since October 1997, winning numerous comedy awards and appearing on national television several times. Chris is one of Australia's fastest rising comedy stars whose material touches on the delicate areas of beer, sport and relationships.

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