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Zachary Ruane

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Born December 15, 1989Age 36

9sketches in the archive
1show
6characters

Cast appearances (9)

A face that makes you laugh.

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Credited work (7)

Funny from behind the scenes.

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The person behind the punchline

A little backstory.

Zachary Ruane is an Australian actor, comedian and writer and a founding member of Aunty Donna. Alongside Mark Bonanno and Broden Kelly, he performs the troupe’s stage and screen sketches. The group formed in Melbourne in 2011 after its members met while studying performing arts in Ballarat.

Ruane’s work with Aunty Donna includes its podcast and online series, the Netflix sketch series Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun and the ABC series Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. He contributes to the group’s writing as well as appearing in its ensemble performances.

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