Shane Jacobson

Acting

32Total Films

8.6 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 18, 1970

Birth Place: Essendon, Victoria, Australia

About Shane Jacobson

Shane Jacobson (born 18 March 1970) is an Australian actor, director, writer, and comedian, best known as the "Dunny Man" for his performances as the eponymous character Kenny Smyth, a plumber working for a portable toilet rental company, in the 2006 film Kenny and the spin-off TV series, Kenny's World. In 2006, he won the Australian Film Institute's Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for that performance. In 2017 and 2018 he presented Little Big Shots, on the Seven Network, based on the American series of the same title. In 2019, Jacobson became a judge on Australia's Got Talent. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Best Shane Jacobson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shane Jacobson's career based on audience ratings.

★8.6

★8.6

The Apprentice — Wayne, an awkward loner, has just started working the graveyard shift as an apprentice mortician. When his merciless sup

The Apprentice

2014•Comedy

★8.0

The Roast of Paul Hogan (2022) movie poster

★8.0

The Roast of Paul Hogan — Aussie comedy legends roast an Aussie comedy Icon in this hilarious, no holds barred special.

The Roast of Paul Hogan

2022•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

The Dressmaker — In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As

The Dressmaker

2015•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Oddball — An eccentric chicken farmer, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a penguin

Oddball

2015•Family

★6.8

★6.8

Beaconsfield — On Anzac Day 2006 the Beaconsfield mine collapsed, trapping Russell, Webb and fellow miner Larry Knight one kilometre un

Beaconsfield

2012•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shane Jacobson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2026	The Deb	Rick	Flop	Similar →
2024	The Roast of John Cleese	Self - Host	Flop	Similar →
2023	Ford v Holden	-	Average	Similar →
2022	The Roast of Paul Hogan	Self - Roast Master	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee	Neville Dundee	Flop	Similar →
2020	Westgate Bridge Disaster: The Untold Stories	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2020	Never Too Late	Bruce Wendell	Average	Similar →
2019	The Show Must Go On	Self	Flop	Similar →
2018	Ladies in Black	Mr. Miles	Hit	Similar →
2018	Brothers' Nest	Terry	Hit	Similar →
2018	That’s Not My Dog!	Shane	Flop	Similar →
2018	The BBQ	Dazza	Flop	Similar →
2018	7 Guardians of the Tomb	Gary	Flop	Similar →
2017	A Few Less Men	Mungus	Flop	Similar →
2015	The Dressmaker	Alvin Pratt	Hit	Similar →
2015	Oddball	Swampy Marsh	Hit	Similar →
2014	Hanging with Hoges	Himself - Host	Flop	Similar →
2014	The Apprentice	Bob	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Jack Irish: Dead Point	Barry Tregear	Hit	Similar →
2013	Top Gear Festival: Sydney	Self - Presenter	Flop	Similar →
2012	The Mystery of a Hansom Cab	Detective Samuel Gorby	Average	Similar →
2012	Jack Irish: Black Tide	Harry Tregear	Hit	Similar →
2012	Jack Irish: Bad Debts	Barry Tregear	Average	Similar →
2012	The Bourne Legacy	Mackie	Average	Similar →
2012	Beaconsfield	Brant Webb	Hit	Similar →
2011	Surviving Georgia	Johnnie	Flop	Similar →
2009	Charlie & Boots	Boots McFarland	Average	Similar →
2008	Cactus	Thommo	Flop	Similar →
2008	Newcastle	Reggie	Flop	Similar →
2006	Kenny	Kenny Smyth	Average	Similar →
2002	Tanaka	Shane	Flop	Similar →
2000	Narcosys	Voice of Clones / Voice of Police / Bouncer	Flop	Similar →

Shane Jacobson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shane Jacobson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shane Jacobson is "The Apprentice" with a rating of 8.6/10.

How many movies has Shane Jacobson acted in?

Shane Jacobson has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shane Jacobson?

Other notable films include "The Roast of Paul Hogan", "The Dressmaker", and "Oddball".