Robert Ian Sitch (born 17 March 1962) is an Australian filmmaker, actor and comedian. He directed and co-wrote the comedy films The Castle (1997) and The Dish (2000); the former of which is often considered one of the greatest Australian films ever made. On television, he is known for the 1990s comedy series Frontline and the long-running comedy series Utopia (2014–present).
Early life and education Sitch graduated as a medical doctor from the University of Melbourne, and practised medicine for a short time.
Career
Sitch is a member of the Working Dog production company, which has produced the television shows Frontline, A River Somewhere, The Panel, Thank God You're Here, and Utopia, as well as the feature films The Castle, The Dish, and Any Questions for Ben?. Sitch co-wrote and directed each of these films.
In 2006, to mark 50 years of television in Australia, the Nine Network special 50 Years 50 Stars listed Sitch at the 39th greatest living television star in Australia. Several of his programs, including The D-Generation and Frontline, were included in the earlier special, 50 Years 50 Shows, coming in at 50 and 22 respectively.
Sitch is also a co-author of the satirical Jetlag travel guides to Molvanîa, Phaic Tăn, and San Sombrèro.
Filmography Films Year Production Credited as Director Producer Writer Actor Other 1997 The Castle 2000 The Dish 2003 Bad Eggs Special thanks 2012 Kath & Kimderella Any Questions for Ben?
Television Year(s)Television showCredited as Director Producer Writer Actor The D-Generation 1988–89 The D-Generation: Goes Commercial 1989 Midday 1991 Turn It Up 1992–93 The Late Show 1993 The Olden Days Bargearse 1994–97 Frontline 1995 Funky Squad 1996 The Campaign 1997 A River Somewhere 1998–2007 The Panel 2000 Numero Bruno 2001–02 Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures 2004 Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge 2006–09 Thank God You're Here 2007 Kath & Kim 2008 The Hollowmen 2010 Santo, Sam and Ed's Cup Fever! Lowdown: Zirco Goes Berko 2011 A Quiet Word With ... 2012 Pictures of You Santo, Sam and Ed's Sports Fever! Adam Hills in Gordon Street Tonight 2012–13 Audrey's Kitchen 2013–15 Santo, Sam and Ed's Total Football 2013–present Have You Been Paying Attention? 2014–present Utopia 2016–17 Pacific Heat
Albums The D-Generation: The Satanic Sketches (1989) The D-Generation: The Breakfast Tapes (1990)
Personal life Sitch is married to fellow Australian comedian Jane Kennedy. They have five children, including Joshua Sitch, who starred in ABC's Little Lunch.
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