Doug works throughout Australia where he regularly headlines & M.C’s all the major comedy venues. His comedy can be heard on commercial radio & he is also responsible for writing, directing and producing numerous shows for theatre restaurants, festivals and television. A veteran of multiple corporate and private functions, ranging from political parties to football clubs. A versatile performer with acting roles in Australian dramas, top 10 music video clips and many commercials.

Doug has also worked with some of the countries most popular comedians, which includes: Jimeoin, Russell Gilbert, Steady Eddie, Rove McManus, Vince Sorrenti, Eric Bana, Elliot Goblet, Dave Hughes, Mikey Robins, Peter Berner, Wil Anderson, Bruno Lucia, Richard Stubbs & Shane Bourne.


COMEDY VENUES


Last Laugh Comedy Club, The Comedy Store (Syd), Comedy Club (Darwin), Sit Down Comedy Club (Qld), The Comic’s Lounge (Melb), The Laugh Garage (Syd), The Enmore Theatre (Syd), Brass Monkey (Perth), Espy Comedy (Melb), Hotel Cremorne (Syd), Manly Boatshed (Syd), Thredbo Ski Resort, Crown Casino (Melb), P.J O’Brien’s (Adelaide), Rhino Room (Adelaide) & many more throughout Australia


RADIO


Triple M, Fox F.M, Gold F.M, Double T, 3 A K, Triple R, Triple J, 97.1 F.M, Melton F.M, P B S, City F.M and Laugh F.M.


COMEDY FESTIVALS


1998 Staying a wog Lead role (Aussie guy) co writer / director
1999 The little boys room (on tour) Lead role co writer / director
2000 Melbourne the musicalVideo Clips Gabriel Rossi & Ben Price
2001 Footy, the show Lead role (Sham Pooman) co writer / director
2002 Domain of the truly insane Lead role writer / director
2002 Doug Chappel-Australia’s most wanted Stand up (solo show) writer / director
2002 Doug Chappel-Totally committed Host writer / director
2003 The funniest man on the planet Stand up (solo show) writer / director
2003 Richard Stubbs La Joke Stand up (regular guest) Richard Stubbs


FILM & TELEVISION


Stingers Jack Posey Simpson Le Mesurier
Nikki Webster-Depend on me (music clip) Nikki’s dad Famous by Tuesday
The Melbourne Zoo (TVC) Comical seal (100%) Great Southern Films
The AGE- Too much footy! (TVC) Crazed supporter (100%) Exit Films
T.A.C (TVC) Loudmouth passenger (100%) Renegrade Films
Nissan (Japan only) Para sailer (100%) Ozpan Productions
Australia’s Most Wanted Bank robber Grundy Television
Armstrong Live(Optus vision) Resident comedian / comedy director Studio Australia
Armstrong Live(Optus vision) Co host Studio Australia
The Comic Box Guest comedian Channel 31
Champagne Comedy Guest comedian, sketch & M.C Channel 31



THEATRE RESTAURANTS


Doug worked for five years as writer, director and lead character at The Looney Bin Theatre Restaurant.

CORPORATE


Toyota, Commonwealth bank, Westpac, Mc Donald's, KFC, Cash Converters, Victorian Police.

FOOTBALL CLUBS


Western Bulldogs F.C, Collingwood F.C, Williamstown F.C, St Albans F.C, Lang Lang F.C, Hoppers Crossing F.C.

UNIVERSITIES


La Trobe Uni, Monash Uni, Footscray VUT, Melton VUT,St Albans VUT, Sunbury VUT, RMIT

OTHER


Labour party (social night with Simon Crean), Chopper & Jacko Show (I was Mark 'Jacko' Jackson's replacement), Australian Adult Industry Awards, Sexpo, 'Laughing for a mate'@ Enmore theatre Sydney.St Vincent's Hospital

EXTRA ABILITIES


Singing, Basic Guitar, Basic Juggling, Accents, Break Dancing and Boxing.

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