Anthony Salame Explained

Anthony Salame is an Australian comedian and former radio host, who has also had appearances in multiple Australian television series.

Early life

Anthony is the son of Lebanese migrants.^[1] He grew up in Sydney, Australia.^[2]

Career

Radio

Anthony was a co-host of the Virgin Radio morning show in Beirut, Lebanon, starting from its launch in May 2013 and departing on 17 May 2019.^[3] He was embraced by the radio station due to his previous comedy experience in Australia.^[4]

Television

• Pizza (2007) as Omar^[5]
• Swift and Shift Couriers (2008–11) as Anthony Sukor^[6]
• Housos (2011) as Service Station Clerk and Crystal's boyfriend/Manager at the local McDonald's^[7]
• Legally Brown (2013) as Aziz^[8]
• The Footy Show (2013) – season 20, episode 6^[9]
• Koala Man (2023), as Sparky, Bricky and Yellow Tiggly

Stand-up Comedy

• Opened for LL Cool J at the Enmore Theatre (2009)^[10]
• Montreal Just for Laughs (Invitation Only) Comedy Festival (2009)^[11]
• Toured in the United States, Australia and New Zealand with Pablo Francisco, Jo Koy and Maz Jobrani (2010)^[12]
• Opened for De La Soul at the OMG Comedy Tour with Tahir & Hung Le (2011)^[13]
• Solo Tour to Lebanon with ‘'Live in Beirut (2011)^[14]
• Produced Anthony Salame: Is This Thing On?, stand-up comedy DVD released on 1 March 2012^{[15] [16]}

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

! |-| 2012| Is This thing On?| Best Comedy Release| | ^[17] |-

External links

• • Anthony Salame's Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Australian radio's talent drain . Radio Info . 29 May 2020 . 3 December 2018.
2. Web site: One Night Stand, Anthony Salame . Australian Stage . 29 May 2020 . 10 April 2009.
3. Web site: Anthony Salame leaves Virgin Radio Lebanon After 6 years . blogbaladi.com . 29 May 2020 . 19 May 2019.
4. Web site: Coates . Sally . Fat Pizza, stand-up comedia Anthony Salame moves to radio . The West Australian . 29 May 2020 . 9 June 2019.
5. Web site: Pizza: episode guide: series 5 . australiantelevision.net . 29 May 2020.
6. Web site: ABOUT THE SHOW, Swift and Shift on SBS . SBS . 29 May 2020.
7. Web site: Credits - Housos on SBS . SBS . 29 May 2020.
8. Web site: Legally Brown Season 1 Credits . SBS . 29 May 2020.
9. Web site: Comedy Night With Anthony Salame, Darren Sanders & Joel Ozborn . bayviewgladesville.com.au . 29 May 2020.
10. Web site: Sydney Comedy Festival 2010: Anthony Salame @ The Factory Theatre . liveguide.com.au . 29 May 2020.
11. Web site: Anthony Salame . Century Artisis . 29 May 2020.
12. Web site: Dave Williams with Anthony Salame & Special Guest Comedians . Happy Endings Comedy Club . 29 May 2020.
13. Web site: Drum Media Sydney Issue #1055 . Issuu . 29 May 2020 . 11 April 2011.
14. Web site: Anthony Salame Live in Beirut . beirut.com . 29 May 2020 . 20 October 2011.
15. Web site: Anthony Salame: Is This Thing On? Standup, DVD . Sanity . 29 May 2020.
16. Web site: Anthony Salame - Is This Thing On?, DVD - Buy Online at The Nile . The Nile . 29 May 2020.
17. Web site: ARIA Awards Best Comedy Release. Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 17 April 2022.