Ian McFadyen (born 8 July 1948) is an Australian television writer, actor, director and producer. He is best known as the creator and producer of the Australian television series ''
The Comedy Company
''The Comedy Company'' was an Australian comedy television series first aired from 16 February 1988 until about 11 November 1990 on Network Ten, Sunday night and was created and directed by cast member Ian McFadyen, and co directed and produce ...
'', which he also directed and wrote episodes for, and performed in, which ran from 16 February 1988 to 11 November 1990. One of McFadyen's most memorable characters on the show was "David Rabbitborough", a parodic impersonation of British naturalist
David Attenborough.
McFadyen hosted the Australian version of ''
Cluedo
''Cluedo'' (), known as ''Clue'' in North America, is a murder mystery game for three to six players (depending on editions) that was devised in 1943 by British board game designer Anthony E. Pratt. The game was first manufactured by Waddin ...
'', and was the creator of the
Network Ten sketch comedy show ''
The Wedge''. In 2009, he played a vampire in an advertisement for Australian lotteries. He also wrote "The Bounty Hunter", episode 4 for the new ''
Doctor Who'' spin-off TV series ''
K-9''. In 1983 he played the part of Detective Mears in the iconic Australian TV series ''
Prisoner
A prisoner (also known as an inmate or detainee) is a person who is deprived of liberty against their will. This can be by confinement, captivity, or forcible restraint. The term applies particularly to serving a prison sentence in a prison. ...
''.
McFadyen is the author of the book ''Mind Wars: The Battle for Your Brain'', published by Allen & Unwin. He also co-wrote the satirical novel ''Going Out Backwards'' (2015) with
Ross Fitzgerald.
Filmography
Producer
Actor/performer
Screenwriter
Director
Appearances
Production assistant
References
External links
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Ian McFadyen's web site
Australian male television actors
Australian television directors
Australian game show hosts
Living people
1948 births
Male actors from Melbourne
People from Pascoe Vale, Victoria
Television personalities from Melbourne
Writers from Melbourne
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