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“British comedy - which has been a big inspiration to me for many years - is very different to Australian comedy and different again to American comedy.”

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Jason Gann, born in 1971, is an accomplished Australian actor known for his remarkable performances in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the Australian TV series 'Offspring', which earned him an AFI Award for Best Actor. more

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