James O'Loghlin facts for kids
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| Birth name | James O'Loghlin |
| Born | 1966 (age 58–59) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Medium | Stand-up talk show host writer radio personality |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Partner(s) | Lucy Bell |
| Children | 3 |
| Notable works and roles | The New Inventors |
James O'Loghlin (born in 1966) is a well-known Australian comedian, television host, and radio presenter. He is famous for making people laugh and for hosting popular shows. Currently, he works on the evening radio program for ABC Local Radio in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
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James O'Loghlin's Career
Before becoming a comedian, James O'Loghlin studied law at the University of Sydney. He worked as a lawyer for some years. Later, he decided to follow his passion for comedy. He became a professional stand-up comedian and writer.
James hosted his own television show called O'Loghlin on Saturday Night on ABC Television. He also hosted Inside the Arena on Foxtel. Many people know him from hosting The New Inventors on ABC Television. This show was about new and exciting inventions.
He has also written and performed in live comedy shows. Two of his popular shows were Lawyer Lawyer and Caught in the A.C.T.. These shows often drew from his experiences, including his time as a lawyer.
Books by James O'Loghlin
James O'Loghlin is also a talented writer. He has written books for both adults and children.
Books for Adults
- A Month of Sundays: How to Go Travelling Without Leaving Town (2004)
- Umm--: A Complete Guide to Public Speaking (2006)
- How to Balance Your Life: Practical Ways to Achieve Work/Life Balance (2009)
- Innovation is a State of Mind: Simple Strategies to be More Innovative in Everything You Do (2016)
Books for Children
James has written several exciting books for young readers.
- Andy's Secret Weapon, published by Hodder (2004)
- The Adventures of Sir Roderick, the Not-Very Brave, published by Pan Macmillan (2014). This book was recognized as a top choice for children's literature.
- Daisy Malone and the Blue Glowing Stone, published by Pan Macmillan (2015)
- The Twins of Tintarfell, published by Pan Macmillan (2016)
Awards and Recognition
James O'Loghlin's book, The Adventures of Sir Roderick, received an important award. In 2014, it won a Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award. This award celebrates books that help children develop their speech and language skills.
The same book was also a finalist for the 2015 Patricia Wrightson Prize. This prize is part of the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards, which celebrate excellent Australian writing.
James O'Loghlin's Family Life
James O'Loghlin is married to actress Lucy Bell. They have three children. In November 2007, James announced he would be leaving his radio show. He made this decision to spend more time with his family.
See also
- ABC Local Radio
- 702 ABC Sydney
