Julia Morris - Biography

Comedian

This loud and colourful personality can talk her way out of any situation, but can she put her vocal chords to better use?

“I saw the finale of It Takes Two last year and it looked like as much fun as you could fit in one lifetime. I am scared of not being serious enough for some of the musical styles.” Julia said.

Multi-Logie Award winner Julia grew up on the Central Coast, navigating her way through high school via stage musicals and music. A talented flautist, she attended Pan Pacific Music camps held by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

She became known throughout Australia when she appeared in comedy sketch show Full Frontal in the early nineties. This led to hosting roles on Great Aussie Bloopers, The Morris Report on In Melbourne Tonight and a regular spot on Beauty and the Beast. During this time, she was also part of TTFM’s breakfast team.

Julia moved to UK and quickly dominated London with her quick wit, appearing in a guest capacity on numerous British sitcoms, standup comedy, panel and quiz shows and entertainment news programs on both television and radio.

She hosted many programs including Men In Frocks, the BBC’s coverage of the 2005 & 2003 Eurovision Song Contest, Liquid News and was a regular on quiz shows Stephen Fry’s QI and Elvis Has Left The Building; and appeared in the BBC1 sitcoms Happiness and Not Going Out. UK radio credits include writing and starring in The Powder Room and Inner voices for BBC2 and regular Sunday host for LBC.

Julia regularly tours the comedy festival circuit, appearing at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, Vodacom Funny Festival (South Africa), Just For Laughs (Canada), Letterman Showcase (Sydney) and has supported Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Mark Curry and Ardal O’Hanlon.

In 2006, she was given a one year television development deal with New York production company Picture This TV.

Julia has toured all over the world and performed several one woman shows in London’s West End. Her theatrical credits include the drama Hunting Diana and musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!

Her UK successes in comedy were recognised with a Herald Angel Award – Excellence in Live Performance in 2001 and a Time Out Comedy Performer of the Year Award in 2004.

Upon returning to Australia, Julia has appeared on numerous talk shows and guested on Spicks & Specks and Thank God You’re Here. Last year, she presented The Singing Office for Fox 8.

Julia is currently performing in the Comedy Festivals with her new show Julia Morris in Shoosh Please! She kicks off the tour this year at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, followed by the Cracker Comedy Festival in Sydney and then the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.

Julia and her husband Dan are in the process of relocating to Australia with their 13-month old daughter Ruby.

Julia Morris’ chosen charity is THE EMILY TAPP FOUNDATION INC, which is dedicated to awareness, early detection and prevention of melanoma.

“I had a melanoma removed several years ago so am aware of the importance of early detection but not everyone is. Emily’s story touched my heart.”