Sean Choolburra

Sean Choolburra (born ) is an Aboriginal Australian comedian, dancer, actor, and didgeridoo player. He performed with the Bangarra Dance Theatre in the 1990s, and turned to comedy winning the New South Wales Raw Comedy final in 2002, becoming known as "the godfather of Aboriginal comedy". He also voices the character of Maynard in the children's TV series Bluey.

Early life Sean Choolburra was born in in Townsville, Queensland, in a family of 12 (later quoted as 8). and/or Kandju and Bwgcolman peoples, from around Townsville and Palm Island.

In 1994, Choolburra performed with Bangarra Dance Theatre in the 1994 productions NINNI and Ochres. He has performed in cities as well as remote and regional areas,

His one-man show Oil of my Land, which he performed at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne Comedy Festival, drew on his experiences growing up as an Aboriginal person.

During the COVID-19 pandemic (2021), Choolburra was selected to voice the character of Maynard on the TV hit children's show Bluey.

In August 2023, Choolburra wrote and performed a poem for Poetry Month. In March 2024 he performed as part of the "Aboriginal Comedy Allstars" show at the Adelaide Fringe, hosted by Kevin Kropinyeri and joined by Elaine Crombie, Andy Saunders, Elaine Crombie, Janty Blair, and Jay Wymarra. The show being performed at the Laycock Street Community Theatre in Wyoming, New South Wales, in 2026.

In September 2024, he appeared on Adam Liaw's food show on SBS, The Cook Up with Adam Liaw.

Influences and style Choolburra has cited American comedian Eddie Murphy as a role model. Having trained in dance, he uses his body to comedic effect in his routines.

Other activities Choolburra has acted as ambassador for a variety of causes promoting health, education, and employment.