Tim Campbell Bio July 2009 - Thewebconsole.com

tim campbell.Tim Campbell is a natural all round entertainer. He sings, acts and presents with easyknock-about warmth and infectious style.At school Tim excelled at swimming and athletics competing at state level, whilestarring in musicals and the school band.After touring with the Sydney Schools Drama Ensemble in Year 11, Tim took theserious step of moving to Melbourne to attend the Victorian College of the Arts. On hisreturn to Sydney he worked hard at his craft doing the odd TV job and singing with aband called the Squid Munchies, before landing a job as a performer at Australia'sWonderland.The next couple of years were spent entertaining and interacting with kids throughthe day and donning fishnets and high heels, singing songs like ‘Sweet Transvestite"as Frank N' Further in theatre restaurants to raucous adult audiences.Tim is most well known on Australian TV in the role of Dan Baker on Seven's "Home &Away". He also starred in "Big Sky" (Ten), plus guest roles in "Wildside" (ABC), "WhiteCollar Blue" (Ten), "Always Greener" (Seven), "Snobs" (Nine). He also appeared in theAmerican series of "BeatMaster" and "The Lost World" and in US movies such as "TheGreat Raid", with Benjamin Bratt and Joseph Fiennes and "Dynasty Behind TheScenes".As a singer, Tim has performed in various productions around Australia, Asia and theMiddle East, including his memorable appearances at "Carols In The Domain" and onNetworks Seven's "Good Friday Appeal" in Melbourne.He hotfooted it on Seven's "Dancing with the Stars" in early 2007, coming third in theseries. And hosted Seven's 2007 game show series, "National Bingo Night".

Later in 2007 he was seen as Roger in the musical RENT in Western Australia andmost recently moved to Melbourne to take the lead role of Johnny O'Keefe in thereprised musical of "SHOUT", playing at Melbourne's State Theatre between and atSydney's Lyric Theatre during early 2008.Critics rave about Tim Campbell as Johnny O'Keefe in SHOUT!"Tim Campbell plays Johnny O'Keefe to perfection.""From what I saw today it is clear that Tim will be the next big star of Australianmusical theatre. ""Tim Campbell sings better Johnny O'Keefe songs better than J. O'K did!""Tim Campbell reveals a huge depth of talent in the demanding role of O'Keefe.""Tim can really sing, sing, sing!""It's the passing of the baton from one rock generation to the next, because Campbellis a terrific J. O'K. "In 2008 Tim hosted ‘The (Million Dollar) Wheel of Fortune’ followed by ‘CelebritySinging Bee’ in 2008 & 2009 for Channel Nine.He launched his new band ‘The Tim Campbell Retro Experience’ in December 2008and has been enjoying success with the band at Corporate events and Gala’s. ‘TheTim Campbell Retro Experience’ performs some of the biggest hits from the 70’s and80’s, featuring songs from KC & The Sunshine band, Kool & the Gang, The Jackson 5,Lionel Ritchie, Wham! and many more.In 2009, Tim has signed with ‘The Production Company’ for their musical ‘TheBoyfriend’, starring alongside Rhonda Burchmore as ‘Bobby Van Husen’. ‘TheBoyfriend’ will have a short run in August 2009 and Tim is delighted to be back on thestage again after his successful run as Johnny O’Keefe.Tim is also a highly sought-after MC and performer for corporate events, working formany high profile clients.July 2009For further information or to book ‘The Tim Campbell Retro Experience’ please contactTim Campbell's exclusive Management:David WilsonWatercooler Talentph: 03 8645 2811 / david@watercooler.net.auwww.watercooler.net.au