Jimmy Rees facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jimmy Rees
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Rees in 2017
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| Born |
James Rees
15 July 1987 Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Tori
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| Children | 3 |
James Rees (born on 15 July 1987) is a funny Australian comedian. He used to be a children's entertainer. Many people know him as Jimmy Giggle. He played this role on the ABC Kids show Giggle and Hoot. He was on the show from 2009 to 2020.
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About Jimmy Rees
James Rees was born in Frankston, Victoria. He grew up in Mount Eliza, Victoria. When he was 22, he moved to the Central Coast in New South Wales. This move was for his role as Jimmy Giggle. The Giggle and Hoot show was filmed in Sydney.
Jimmy Rees married his partner, Tori, in 2013. They have three sons together. Their sons are named Lenny, Mack, and Vinny. After he finished working on Giggle and Hoot, his family moved. They now live on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
Jimmy Rees's Career
Hosting Giggle and Hoot
Jimmy Rees was the main host of Giggle and Hoot. This popular children's show was on the ABC. He hosted it for many years, from 2009 to 2020. On the show, Jimmy Giggle liked to fix things. He also had a special "magic button" that never quite worked. He was very good at making new things from everyday items. Jimmy also played many musical instruments. These included the ukulele, double bass, and piano. It was said that he was chosen for the role from 5,000 other actors.
Dancing on TV
In 2019, Jimmy Rees was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. This was the sixteenth season of the Australian show. He danced with a partner named Alexandra Vladimirov. Jimmy did very well in the competition. He made it to the top 5 dancers. However, he had to leave the show early. One of his twin sons, Mack, had some health issues.
During the show, Jimmy scored high for his dances. He performed a foxtrot and a salsa. He also won the second week of the competition. This was for his energetic Jive dance. Jimmy was also part of the winning team in a group dance.
Stage Shows and TV Appearances
Jimmy Rees has also performed in stage plays called pantomimes. These are fun, musical shows often based on fairy tales. He was in Snow White Winter Family Musical in 2014. He also performed in Cinderella in 2016. In 2019, he was in a play of Jack and the beanstalk. He played a character called "Silly Billy."
He has also appeared on other Australian TV shows. These include JuicedTV in 2015 and Whovians in 2017. In 2018, he was named King of Moomba. This is a special honor at a big festival in Melbourne.
Moving On from Giggle and Hoot
In November 2019, Jimmy Rees announced he was leaving Giggle and Hoot. He said he wanted to try new things in his life. The show had a very busy filming schedule. It was hard to balance with his growing family of three young children.
Online Videos and New Shows
After Giggle and Hoot, Jimmy started making funny videos online. He shared them on TikTok and YouTube starting in 2020. His videos often talk about parenting and everyday life. He also made videos about the COVID-19 pandemic.
His most famous videos are in a series called "Meanwhile in Australia." In these videos, he pretends to be different Australian leaders. He acts as the Prime Minister and the leaders of each state and territory. They talk about things like lockdowns and vaccinations. By August 2021, this series had become very popular. It gained millions of followers online.
In 2023, Jimmy Rees was a contestant on Taskmaster Australia. This is a comedy game show hosted by Tom Gleeson.
Awards and Recognition
In 2024, Jimmy Rees received a special award. He was given the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This award recognized his great work as an entertainer. It also honored his contributions to the community.
