Russell Gilbert (born 17 October 1959) is an Australian comedian from Footscray, Victoria, best known for his television appearances on programs such as The Comedy Company, Hey Hey It's Saturday and The Russell Gilbert Show; he was also a radio presenter and a live stage and film actor.

[5] Gilbert has acted in four Australian films: Nirvana Street Murder (1990); Ned Kelly (2003), playing Constable Hall; The Extra (2005); and Housos vs. Authority (2012).

Gilbert is a passionate supporter of the AFL club Western Bulldogs and has made several appearances at the E. J. Whitten Legends Game.

He later suffered a stroke while undergoing surgery to treat the aneurysm which impacted his ability to speak and left him unable to work; his rehabilitation included weekly treatments to help improve his speech and memory.

[2][7] In July 2016, Gilbert attended a gala comedy event held to raise funds for his ongoing rehabilitation and care,[8] and in 2017 he released a music video for a song called "Tinderella" which was originally recorded and filmed in 2015.