Darren Carr (ventriloquist)

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Darren Carr
Occupation(s)
  • ventriloquist
Instrument(s)
  • ventriloquist
  • comedian
Years active2001–present
Website www.darrencarr.com

Darren Carr is an Australian ventriloquist and comedian. [1]

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Career

In 2013, Carr auditioned and made it to the Semi-Final of the season 7 of Australia's Got Talent .

Awards

Mo Awards

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. Darren Carr has won 18 awards. [2]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)
2001Darren CarrSpecialty PerformerWon
2003Darren CarrSpecialty PerformerWon
2004Darren CarrSpecialty PerformerWon
2006Darren CarrVersatile PerformerWon
Darren CarrSpecialty PerformerWon
2007Darren CarrVersatile PerformerWon
Darren CarrSpecialty PerformerWon
Darren CarrPeter Allen Performer of the YearWon
2008Darren CarrSpecialty PerformerWon
Darren CarrPeter Allen Performer of the YearWon
2009Darren CarrSpecialty PerformerWon
2010Darren CarrBest Specialty ActWon
2011Darren CarrBest Specialty ActWon
2012Darren CarrBest Specialty ActWon
2014Darren CarrBest Specialty ActWon
Darren CarrComedy Act of the YearWon
Darren CarrPeter Allen Performer of the YearWon
2016Darren CarrComedy Act of the YearWon

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References

  1. "About Darren Carr". Darren Carr. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  2. "MO Award Winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 14 March 2022.