Chris Taylor Biography: Age, Comedy, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Wife, Career

Christopher Thornton Taylor, professionally known as Chris Taylor, is an Australian comedian, writer, broadcaster, and founding member of the acclaimed satirical group The Chaser.

He is best known for co-writing and starring in popular ABC Television programs such as CNNNN and The Chaser’s War on Everything.

A respected voice in Australian comedy, he has also distinguished himself in radio, theatre, and television drama, especially through his work on The Blow Parade (which earned him an ARIA Award), and as the creator and co-writer of the drama series Upright.

Profile

• Full Name: Christopher Thornton Taylor
• Stage Name: Chris Taylor
• Born: 15 July 1974
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Comedian, Comedy Writer, Broadcaster, Playwright, MC
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Taylor
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life and Education

Christopher Thornton Taylor was born on 15 July 1974 in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Details about his parents beyond surname, as well as any siblings, remain private.

He attended Shore School in North Sydney, later pursuing an arts degree at the University of Sydney and playwriting studies at NIDA.

Subsequently, Taylor shifted to journalism studies at the University of Technology, Sydney, before embarking on a cadetship with the ABC in Melbourne in 1997. Taylor’s ethnicity is Australian, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Chris Taylor began his professional journey as a journalist at the ABC, working for roughly five years in roles such as court reporting and covering major news events.

Transitioning to satirical media in the early 2000s, he became a founding member of The Chaser newspaper, authoring and performing in its televised counterpart.

He co-wrote and appeared in political satire series including CNNNN (2002–2003) and The Chaser’s War on Everything (2006–2009), which garnered national acclaim.

During the mid-2000s, Taylor expanded into radio and theatre, co-hosting the Triple J drive show Today Today (2004–2005) and penning the stage musical Dead Caesar for the Sydney Theatre Company in 2007.

In 2010, he and Andrew Hansen created The Blow Parade, a musical comedy podcast that became Australia’s top-ranked show and earned an ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release.

Currently, Taylor continues his versatile career—as a television and radio commentator, playwright, MC, and creative producer.

He co-created and co-wrote the critically acclaimed Foxtel drama Upright (2019), starring Tim Minchin, and serves as a sought-after events host through platforms like ICMI and Celebrity Speakers.

He also contributes weekly columns and video content to B&T as “Imposter in Chief”.

Social Media

Chris Taylor does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Chris Taylor maintains a private personal life. He has not publicly disclosed details regarding a spouse, children, or romantic relationships.

Taylor is known to prioritize professionalism in his public persona, focusing on his creative and comedic work.

Filmography

• CNNNN (ABC TV, 2002–2003) – Co-writer/Performer
• The Chaser’s War on Everything (ABC TV, 2006–2009) – Co-writer/Performer
• Dead Caesar (Stage Musical, 2007) – Playwright
• Today Today (Triple J radio, 2004–2005) – Co-host
• The Blow Parade (Triple J podcast, 2010)
• Upright (Foxtel, 2019) – Co-creator/Co-writer

Net Worth

Chris Taylor’s estimated net worth is not publicly disclosed. His income stems from diverse sources including television production, radio hosting, theatre writing, event hosting and speaking engagements, creative content, and potential residuals from award-winning works.