Drew Jarvis

Drew Jarvis is an Australian children's television presenter who has appeared on television programmes The Shak and Lab Rats Challenge.[1] He married Lucy Flook in 2009.

Drew Jarvis
Drew Jarvis in Brisbane Arts Theatre's production of The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco, April 2010
Born
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
OccupationActor, television presenter
Years active2006–present
Spouse(s)Lucy Flook

Biography

Jarvis grew up in Rockhampton, Queensland and was interested in film technology and the entertainment industry. When Jarvis was in year 7, he and his friends recorded their own shows on cassette tapes and then give them to classmates. A year later he transferred to Glenmore State High School and started studying film and television also making short films in his spare time. In the 1990s Jarvis moved to the Gold Coast where he attended Griffith University where he studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduating he performed in many shows at the Gold Coast Arts Centre’s Comedy Clubhouse while also working as a street performer in Warner Bros. Movie World as characters such as The Penguin, Dr. Evil and Willy Wonka. In 2006 he received his first major hosting role as Curio for the Channel 9 children's show The Shak. He then went on to be in many other television programs such as Lab Rats Challenge, Hole In The Wall and Pyramid.[2]

In 2014, Jarvis joined Network Ten's children's department as the producer of Toasted TV and in 2015 he joined as series producer of the twenty-third series of Totally Wild.[3] In June 2018 he was appointed as the executive producer of children's television on the network.[3]

Acting career
YearTitleTypeRole
2006-2009The Shak[4]TV SeriesCurio
2007The ReturnPlayTrev
2007Fittys RageShort FilmUnknown
2008Sleeper [5]Short FilmBaker
2008Lab Rats Challenge[6]TV SeriesCo-Host
2008ScorchedTV MovieEwen Trembly
2008Hole in the Wall (Australian game show)TVContestant
2008Rock Eisteddfod Challenge [7]TVCo-Host
2009Pyramid (Australian children's TV series) [8]TVCelebrity Contestant (6)
2009The End Of Cinema[9]FilmJesse Plimton
Hadley Jones
2009Rock Eisteddfod Challenge[10]TVHost
2009IMAGINARY ordinary [11]Short FilmElliot Appleby
2009Bomber's Unconscionable Contract [12]Short FilmAdult Bomber
2009HAZE [13]Short FilmUnknown
2009-2010The Shak at HomeTV SeriesAunt Beatrice
2010The Intrepid Voyage Of Steamship Daedalus [14]Short FilmIsaac Malice
2010The Shak at HomeTV SeriesKarl Stimpson
2010The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco[15]PlayPhil/Graeme

Awards
YearAwardResultEventFor Role In
2007Best Male Lead [16]NominatedQueensland New Filmmakers AwardsImaginary Ordinary
2007Best Male Lead [17] Nominated48 Hour Film FestivalImaginary Ordinary
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References
  1. Nicholson, Sarah (2008-08-27). "The Shak". Courier Mail. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  2. "Drew Jarvis Biography". WhitSunday Reef Festival. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  3. "Resume".
  4. "The Shak Summary". WhitSunday Reef Festival. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  5. "Letter Copy". Scribd. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  6. "Sales Catalogue". Beyond Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2011-02-18. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  7. "Rock Eisteddfod Challenge 2009 airdate". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  8. "Pyramid Contestants". Throng. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  9. "The End Of Cinema". Youtube User. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  10. "Rock Eisteddfod Challenge 2008 airdate". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  11. "IMAGINARY ordinary". Youtube User. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  12. "Bomber's Unconscionable Contract". Youtube User. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  13. "HAZE". Vimeo User. 2009. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
  14. "The Intrepid Voyage Of Steamship Daedalue". Facebook User. 2009. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
  15. "The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco". 2010. Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
  16. "Letter Copy". Scribd. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
  17. "Young Film Makers Festival Queensland". youngfilmmakersfestivalqueensland.com. Archived from the original on 2008-09-06. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
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