#291: Troy Kinne - 'Nothing Special'

Troy Kinne is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer
and director. In the early days of his stand-up comedy career,
Troy won almost every new comic competition in Australia. The
Comic’s Lounge ‘You Gotta be Joking’ competition saw him receive
the prize of a trip to New York to attend the American Institute
of Comedy. He went on to perform at several well-known clubs in
the U.S. including Caroline’s on Broadway, Stand Up New York,
Gotham Comedy club, the Laugh Factory, The Hollywood Comedy Store
and The Comedy Cellar. 

On returning to Australia Troy became a sought-after headline act
for The Australian Armed Defence forces, Mining camps and Comedy
clubs around the country. In 2010 Troy added some steady
work alongside the comedy club circuit, becoming a content
producer for the Fifi and Jules radio show and hosting his own
regular segment interviewing celebrity guests such as Seth Rogen,
Josh Lawson, Simon Pegg and DJ Havana Brown.


Troy has made guest appearances on TV and radio including Nova
FM’s Hughsie and Kate for breakfast, Hamish & Andy, Chrissie,
Sam and Brownie, Have You Been Paying Attention, The Hundred with
Andy Lee and The Comedy Channel’s Stand-Up Australia.


However, Troy is mostly known for his own Sketch Comedy TV shows
- KINNE (7 Mate) and KINNE TONIGHT (CH10). The KINNE show saw
Troy nominated for the 2015 Logie Award for Most
Outstanding Newcomer and a number of sketches from his shows have
racked up millions of online views worldwide.


Troy’s comedy is known for being extremely relatable. Proof of
this is his video content constantly going ‘viral’ with his
online following currently sitting at well over 1 million plus
across all social media platforms. 


FULL STORY which is a special movie length opening episode is out
now on YouTube which Troy funded himself – check it out (below)!
I loved it!


About Full Story:


Full Story is being labelled by Kinne as a ‘one hour
showcase special’. “Rather than being a standard ‘first episode’
pilot, episode one of Full Story is essentially a mini
movie, resulting in a much more comprehensive example of the vast
opportunities for the series and the characters in terms of
longevity.”


The story follows Tucker Taylor and his struggling publicity
agency who find themselves thrust into a situation requiring more
time executing crisis management for themselves than their
clients.


This bold new series boasts a diverse lineup of talent in both
background and experience ranging from newcomers, to rising stars
to Aussie screen legends – Troy Kinne (Kinne, Kinne Tonight),
Genevieve Hegney (Colin from Accounts), Tiana Hogben (Thank God
You’re Here), Kevin Hofbauer (Hamish and Andy’s True Story),
April Rose Pengilly (Neighbours), Colette Mann (Prisoner), Kaily
Emma Smith (Stakes), Rob Mills (Every musical ever made ever),
and Sicilee Diep-Dubois (Acting debut).


The popularity of Kinne’s previous work has resulted in eager
guest appearances from Aussie stars. Lending their talents are
Sophie Monk, Josh Lawson and Scott Ryan.


The Full Story series explores cancel culture and the
consequences that can come with fame whether seeking it or not.
However, the real heart of the series is its honesty when
portraying behaviour (even if it’s a tough pill to swallow for
the audience). This is its point of difference – no holding back.
We see desperation at its finest from every perspective possible
which can be an uncomfortable eye opener, encouraging the viewer
to think about, and in some instances, question their own
behaviour/thoughts.


FULL STORY promises to be a hilarious and entertaining journey
for audiences keen to once again indulge in a scripted series
with ‘some balls’.


We chat about his love of Thailand, creating videos, FULL STORY,
heart issues, trusting your gut, being ‘made wrong’, regrets,
comedy, magic writing on planes, getting tv shows plus plenty
more!


 


Check TROY out on:


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykinne/

FULL HOUSE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyyg5uflmoY&list=PLoXYRLb-WmOVE-SCTwGe1iqPH9snbk7pj

 
Website/ tickets: https://www.troykinne.com/#shows

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KinneTVshow

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