Doug Chappel is a professional comedian with over 28 years of experience and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s top live stand-up comics. A multi-award-winning performer, Doug’s recent accolades include the prestigious Laughie Award for Best Australian Act (2024) and the People’s Choice Award (2023).

He’s appeared on Triple M Radio’s Poets Day Friday, in movies, and on numerous TV programs, and has headlined in some of the world’s biggest comedy clubs—performing across 5 continents in more than 20 countries, including the USA, Asia, the Middle East, the UK and Europe. Doug has also been chosen multiple times to entertain Australian troops in Afghanistan, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, and the UAE, and is a regular feature act on major cruise lines.

He has sold-out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, and the Edinburgh Fringe, performing alongside comedy greats such as Dave “Hughesy” Hughes, Jim Jefferies, Arj Barker, Kathy Griffin, Bert Kreischer, Joe Rogan, and Chris Rock.

Doug’s television credits include Stand Up Australia, The Project, The Weekly, Offspring, Today Tonight, The Comedy Channel and more. He’s performed at Australia’s most prestigious venues including The Sydney Opera House, The Athenaeum, The Enmore Theatre, The Arts Centre, and Marvel Stadium before crowds of over 44,000.

A versatile performer, Doug is also a skilled Master of Ceremonies, Motivational and Inspirational Speaker. Drawing on his early experiences of homelessness and hardship, he delivers his story with honesty, humour and authenticity — inspiring audiences with his journey from the streets to success.

With five university degrees (including two Masters and an Honours in Psychology and Science), Doug combines intelligence with charisma, and his relatable comedy style has made him a hit with audiences ranging from corporate clients like Westpac, KPMG and McDonald’s to university students, sporting clubs and festival crowds.

Doug Chappel is the definition of a professional — hilarious, heartfelt and unforgettable.