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Russell Gilbert

Russell Gilbert

Russell Gilbert (born 17 October 1959) is an Australian comedian from Footscray, Victoria, best known for his television appearances on programs such as The Comedy Company, Hey Hey It's Saturday and The Russell Gilbert Show; he was also a radio presenter and a live stage and film actor.

In 2015, Gilbert suffered a stroke during surgery to treat a brain aneurysm. Since then he has mostly receded from public life.