Stephen Curry (comedian)

Early life and education

Stephen Curry was born in Melbourne on 26 May 1976. The youngest of five children, his elder siblings include television and film actors Andrew Curry and Bernard Curry.

He attended Melbourne's Marcellin College, Bulleen.

He gained early drama experience at Track Youth Theatre.

Career

Television

In 2001, Curry starred in the sitcom Sit Down, Shut Up playing the role of the computer science teacher. The 2009 American cartoon remake of the series, Sit Down, Shut Up (2009 TV series), directed by Mitch Hurwitz of Arrested Development fame saw Jason Bateman play the role of the science-cum-gym teacher.

In 2001, Curry had a role in the mini-series Changi.

Between 2004 and 2005, Curry had a regular role in the drama series The Secret Life of Us. Curry was a guest on Rove Live on several occasions. He has also appeared on the TV comedy series Thank God You're Here and Spicks and Specks several times, and has once been a guest on Talkin' 'bout Your Generation.

Since 2005, he has appeared in several Toyota Memorable Moments advertisements featuring iconic Australian rules football players of yesteryear Wayne Harmes, James Hird, Peter Daicos, Dermott Brereton, Malcolm Blight, Alex Jesaulenko, Tony Lockett, Francis Bourke, Bruce Doull and Kevin Bartlett and most recently Leigh Matthews with fellow comedian Dave Lawson, doing deliberately over-the-top reenactments of well-known moments of historic matches.

In 2007, Curry portrayed Graham Kennedy in The King, a telemovie examining Kennedy's life. The role required Curry to lose 14 kilograms. Also in 2007, Stephen appeared in The Librarians on a recurring basis as a tour guide.

In 2008, Curry hosted the 50th AFI Awards for the Nine Network.

In 2009, Curry had a role in the mini-series False Witness, a role in 30 Seconds and a guest role in Wilfred.

In 2011, Curry played Sam Pickles in the Australian drama Cloudstreet, which is based on the novel of the same name by Tim Winton.

In 2012, Curry guest-starred in an episode of the Australian lawyer-drama Rake as Alex Alford.

From 2012 to 2013, He was part of the rotating cast of the Acclaimed Australian Drama series Redfern Now as policeman Ryan Hobbs.

During 2013 and 2014, Curry starred in the ABC drama series The Time Of Our Lives.

It was reported in 2021 that Curry would appear in a Paramount+ Australia original series, Spreadsheet.

In 2024, Curry was named to appear in Stan comedy drama Population 11.

In 2025, Curry would appear in the 2025 season of The Amazing Race Australia alongside his brother Bernard Curry, the two went onto to win the series, with Stephen revealing that he almost withdrew from the show due to a knee injury.

Film

Curry started out in small roles in film, including The Castle and The Wog Boy. He then went to have leading roles in film, such as The Nugget, Take Away and Thunderstruck. In 2007, he was in the Australian film Rogue and The King (2007 film), and also appeared in one of the finalist films, Pig Latin for the 2007 Sony Tropfest.

In 2011, he made The Cup, a biopic where he plays jockey Damien Oliver in the 2002 Melbourne Cup.

In 2012, he appeared as a reporter, in Cliffy, an Australian film based on the efforts of a marathon running 61-year-old potato farmer from Victoria, Cliff Young.

Curry starred in the 2013 Comedy film Save Your Legs! as Abbotsford Anglers Cricket Club President Edward "Teddy" Brown.

Theatre

Throughout 2010, Curry toured with Shaun Micallef on his Peter Cook/Dudley Moore tribute Good Evening.

Personal life

Curry and girlfriend of ten years Naadein Crowe married in a small ceremony in Bali in October 2010.

Filmography

Film

Television

Self television appearances

Accolades

References

References

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11. (2025). "Stephen Curry Iconic Australian Actor, Comedian, Popular MC/Host for Events and Awards Dinners". Talent Corp.
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13. Molk, Steve. (11 July 2021). "Spreadsheet commissioned as first Aussie production for Paramount+". TV Blackbox.
14. Keast, Jackie. (30 January 2024). "Ben Feldman leads Stan and Lionsgate's 'Population 11'".
15. (2025-10-21). "The Amazing Race winner reveals details about major injury: 'Never got fixed'".
16. (4 October 2010). "Good Evening with Micallef and Curry". Sydney Morning Herald.
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18. "2008 Logie Awards". Australiantelevision.net.
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