Austen Tayshus
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Alexander Jacob "Sandy" Gutman (born 17 March 1954), better known as Austen Tayshus, is an American-born Jewish Australian comedian. He is best known for the 1983 comedy single "Australiana", a spoken word piece which is filled with Australian puns.
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Birth name | Alexander Jacob Gutman |
Born | (1954-03-17) 17 March 1954 (age 70) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor |
Years active | 1981–present |
Website | www |
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His humor often draws on his Jewish background. A tall man (198 centimetres (6 ft 6 in)), he appears on stage wearing a black suit and dark sunglasses. He is characterized by a resonant deep voice. He is often moody, and renowned for taunting his audience and venue staff.[1]