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Shane Jacobson
Shane Jacobson
56 years (Mar 18, 1970)
Essendon, Victoria, Australia
25 Movies
7 TV Shows

Shane Jacobson

If longevity counts for anything, Shane Jacobson is an Australian actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. He also turns up in 'The Dressmaker'. The start came early, at 14. 32 credits sit on the filmography. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Bourne Legacy'.
If longevity counts for anything, Shane Jacobson is an Australian actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. He also turns up in 'The Dressmaker'. The start came early, at 14. 32 credits sit on the filmography. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Bourne Legacy'.
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How to Talk Australians: The Movie
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How to Talk Australians: The Movie
Cleaner
★ 8.0
2026
Film
The Deb
Rick
★ 5.0
2026
Film
Australia: Now and Then
Himself - Presenter · 4 episodes
2021–
TV
Thomas and Friends: The Super Engine
Shane (voice)
★ 2.0
2021
Film
Never Too Late
Bruce Wendell
★ 5.8
2020
Film
Thomas & Friends: Steam Team to the Rescue
Shane (voice)
2020
Film
Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries
Shane (voice) (uncredited)
★ 4.8
2019
Film
Thomas & Friends: Monkey Trouble!
Shane (voice)
2019
Film
Ladies in Black
Mr. Miles
★ 6.7
2018
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shane Jacobson and where are they from?
Shane Jacobson is 56 years old, born on March 18, 1970 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Shane Jacobson?
Shane Jacobson is best known for roles in The Bourne Legacy, The Dressmaker, 7 Guardians of the Tomb.
How many movies has Shane Jacobson been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Shane Jacobson has appeared in 25 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Shane Jacobson's first movie?
The career of Shane Jacobson began with Tarzan's South Yarra Adventure (1984).
What is Shane Jacobson's most recent movie or series?
Shane Jacobson's most recent release is How to Talk Australians: The Movie, which premiered on June 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Shane Jacobson appeared in?
On television, Shane Jacobson has appeared in Top Gear, Jack Irish, Taskmaster Australia, Spicks and Specks.
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Shane Jacobson
Shane Jacobson
1970-03-18 · Essendon, Victoria, Australia

Shane Jacobson (born 18 March 1970) is an Australian actor, director, writer, and comedian, best known as the "Dunny Man" for his performances as the eponymous character Kenny Smyth, a plumber working for a portable toilet rental company, in the 2006 film Kenny and the spin-off TV series, Kenny's World. In 2006, he won the Australian Film Institute's Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for that performance. In 2017 and 2018 he presented Little Big Shots, on the Seven Network, based on the American series of the same title. In 2019, Jacobson became a judge on Australia's Got Talent.

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