Des Dowling
Who Des Dowling is
Des Dowling is an Australian stand-up comedian and corporate entertainer who began as a news and current affairs reporter before moving into comedy. He has headlined Australia's premier comedy clubs and performed his own sold-out show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He wrote and directed sketches for The AFL Footy Show and the mockumentary series Mark Loves Sharon, and has presented on Channel 7 and Channel 9.
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Last checked 13 November 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- The AFL Footy Show
- Mark Loves Sharon
- Kinne
- Look at Property
- Manspace
Comedians like Des Dowling
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Tom Siegert also in Kinne
- Troy Kinne also in Kinne
Questions and answers
Where is Des Dowling performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What TV shows and films are they in?
The AFL Footy Show, Mark Loves Sharon, Kinne, Look at Property and Manspace.
Who are some comedians like them?
Tom Siegert (also in Kinne) and Troy Kinne (also in Kinne).
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The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with a button to add them to your D.O.C., your twelve.
Sources
- Funny Guys - Des Dowling's comedian page ↗ Headliner at Australian comedy clubs; Melbourne International Comedy Festival show; AFL Footy Show sketches; Mark Loves Sharon; presenting credits
Updated · the record checked 12 November 2026