Justin Hamilton

Justin Hamilton, also known as Hammo, is an Australian comedian, writer, radio host, actor, and director.

Early life Justin Hamilton grew up in Adelaide, South Australia.

Career Standup Hamilton is a standup performer who started his comedy career in Adelaide in 1994 as part of a duo called The Bunta Boys with schoolmate Damien. They wrote and performed songs such as "Red Necked Boy" and "I Wanna Be Hip", the latter a tribute to Rick Astley.

Hamilton has been involved in shows at the Adelaide Fringe since 1994.

Television

Hamilton has appeared on various TV programmes, including The Librarians in 2007. In 2019 he was a cast member of the short-lived Saturday Night Rove. Hamilton was the head writer and regular guest on Whovians, an ABC panel show hosted by Rove McManus that discussed the latest episodes of cult BBC show Doctor Who. He was also the head writer on the inaugural season of Network 10's quiz show, Show me the Movie.

Radio and podcast Hamilton has been the regular movie reviewer for the Perth Mix FM Breakfast Show 2007 Moosehead Award for Three Colours Hammo 2019 Adelaide Fringe Festival Best Comedy for The Ballad of John Tilt Animus