Des Dowling is an Australian comedian, actor, writer and producer, best known for his work on Australian TV shows including The Wedge,[1] Agony Uncles,[2] Coxy's Big Break, Mark Loves Sharon, Kinne, Talk To the Animals and Manspace.
Dowling began his career as a news and current affairs reporter working for ABC Television, Nine Television Network and the Seven Network.
[4][5] Dowling began his comedy career in the series Headliners where he played himself,[citation needed] and this led to radio work at 101.1 MIX FM and 3AW, and also to a regular spot on SEN Sports radio.
[6] He is known for his sketch comedy writing,[2] having written and produced for the AFL Footy Show[7] and the Logie award nominated mockumentary series Mark Loves Sharon.
[2] He currently writes for Channel 10's Family Feud Dowling is the co-founder of the Albury-Wodonga Comedy Festival and runs his own booking agency for comedians, www.funnyguys.com.au [7] Dowling lives in rural Victoria with his wife Jen Dowling and their three children.