★ HOW OLD IS SHANE JACOBSON?
Shane Jacobson is 56 years old, born March 18, 1970 in AU · Pisces.
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About
Shane Jacobson built a career on the absurd: he became Australia's "Dunny Man" by playing Kenny Smyth, a plumber for a portable toilet company, in the 2006 film Kenny. Born March 18, 1970, in Australia, Jacobson won the Australian Film Institute's Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for that role. He later hosted Little Big Shots on the Seven Network and judged Australia's Got Talent. A Pisces, he channels emotional depth into character work.
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Biography
Shane Jacobson is an Australian actor, entertainer, director, writer, and producer. Born March 18, 1970, he rose to prominence through the 2006 film Kenny, where he played the title character Kenny Smyth, a plumber working for a portable toilet rental company—a role that earned him the Australian Film Institute's Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. The character spawned a spin-off TV series, Kenny's World, cementing Jacobson's signature comedic persona as the "Dunny Man". Beyond that franchise, Jacobson diversified his career: he presented Little Big Shots on the Seven Network in 2017 and 2018, adapting the American format for Australian audiences. In 2019, he stepped into a judging role on Australia's Got Talent. As an entertainer and multi-hyphenate creative—actor, director, writer, producer—Jacobson has worked across film, television, and live performance. Born under Pisces, he brings intuitive character depth to comedic and dramatic work. His trajectory reflects the Australian entertainment industry's embrace of versatile performers who excel in both scripted and reality television formats.
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Trivia
- Jacobson's breakout role as Kenny Smyth in the 2006 film Kenny won him the Australian Film Institute's Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
- The character Kenny Smyth spawned a spin-off TV series, Kenny's World, extending the plumber's portable toilet universe beyond the original film.
- In 2019, Jacobson joined the judging panel for Australia's Got Talent, shifting from performer to talent evaluator.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Shane Jacobson?
- Shane Jacobson is 56 years old (born March 18, 1970).
- When is Shane Jacobson's birthday?
- Shane Jacobson was born on March 18, 1970.
- What is Shane Jacobson's zodiac sign?
- Shane Jacobson is a Pisces, born March 18, 1970.
- What is Shane Jacobson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shane Jacobson was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Shane Jacobson from?
- Shane Jacobson is from AU.
- What does Shane Jacobson do?
- Shane Jacobson is a actor.
- Is Shane Jacobson still alive?
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