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 15 July 1987) is a popular Australian comedian and entertainer. Many people know him as Jimmy Giggle from the ABC Kids show Giggle and Hoot. He was on the show from 2009 to 2020.
More recently, Jimmy has become famous for his funny videos online. He often makes jokes about everyday life and different parts of Australia.
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About Jimmy Rees
Jimmy 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.
In 2013, Jimmy married his partner, Tori. They have three sons named Lenny, Mack, and Vinny. After he finished working on Giggle and Hoot, Jimmy and his family moved back to the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
Jimmy's Career Highlights
Jimmy Rees hosted the ABC children's show Giggle and Hoot for many years. He was on the show from 2009 to 2020. On the show, Jimmy Giggle loved fixing things. He also had a special "magic button" that never quite worked right!
His character was very good at making new things from regular items. Jimmy Giggle also played many musical instruments. These included the ukulele, piano, and guitar. It was said that Jimmy Rees was chosen for the role from 5,000 other actors.
Dancing with the Stars
In 2019, Jimmy Rees competed on Dancing with the Stars. He was partnered with a dancer 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 a medical procedure. Jimmy scored very well in his foxtrot and salsa dances. He also won the second week of the competition with his jive dance.
Stage Shows and TV Appearances
Jimmy has also performed in several stage shows. These are often called pantomimes. He was in Snow White Winter Family Musical in 2014. He also appeared in Cinderella in 2016.
In 2019, he played "Silly Billy" in a show called Jack and the beanstalk. Jimmy has also appeared on other TV shows. These include JuicedTV and Whovians.
King of Moomba
In 2018, Jimmy Rees was given a special honor. He was crowned the King of Moomba. This is a big festival held in Melbourne, Australia. He shared the title with Chrissie Swan, who was named Queen of Moomba.
Leaving Giggle and Hoot
In late 2019, Jimmy announced he was leaving Giggle and Hoot. He said he wanted to move on to 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 TikTok Fame
After leaving Giggle and Hoot, Jimmy started making short, funny videos. He shared these videos on TikTok and YouTube. His videos often talk about parenting and everyday life. He also made videos about the COVID-19 pandemic.
His most popular videos are called "Meanwhile in Australia". In these videos, he plays different Australian states and territories. They talk about things like lockdowns and vaccinations. By August 2021, these videos had gained millions of followers.
Taskmaster Australia
In 2023, Jimmy Rees was a contestant on the first season of Taskmaster Australia. This show is hosted by Tom Gleeson. On Taskmaster, contestants complete funny and strange challenges.
Awards and Recognition
In 2024, Jimmy Rees received a special award. He was given the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This award was for his great work as an entertainer. It also recognized his contributions to the community.
