Biography
David Collins is an acclaimed Australian actor, comedian, writer and voice artist, best known worldwide as one-half of the internationally famous physical comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers. Formed in 1988 with his partner Shane Dundas, the duo is celebrated globally for their unique fusion of slapstick, mime, puppetry, and high-energy vocal sound effects that transcend language barriers. Collins has had a prolific and multi-faceted career across stage, television, and film, earning prestigious accolades including BAFTA, Emmy, Logie and Helpmann Awards. *Not to be confused with Canadian actor David Collins, best known for his work with the Stratford Festival.
Acted in 23
2020s
- 2026
Arnie & Barney
Barney (voice)
The Bad Room
Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
Olan, Earthbound
Davey Gravey
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Drunk History: Australia
TV
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
Drop Dead Weird
Dad · 52 episodes
The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children
Dane
Oh Yuck!
Doolan O'Clean · 26 episodes
- 2016
Red Christmas
Peter
- 2014
2000s
- 2006
The Upside Down Show
David · 13 episodes
- 2003
You Can't Stop the Murders
Dave
1990s
- 1999
- 1994
The Ferals
Rattus (voice) · 30 episodes
Wrote 3
2010s
- 2011
The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm
Writer
2000s
- 2007
The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain
Writer
- 2004
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
Writer
Directed 2
2010s
- 2014
The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal
Director
2000s
- 2004
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
Director
Sound 2
2000s
- 2001
Maisy's Farm
Vocals, Songs
Maisy's Farm
Vocals, Songs
Created 2
2020s
- 2023
Living for the Dead
Creator
2000s
- 2006
The Upside Down Show
Creator
Appearances6
2020s
- 2024
Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa
Self
2010s
- 2018
Show Me the Movie!
Self · 1 episode
- 2014
The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal
Himself
- 2011
The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm
Himself
2000s
- 2007
The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain
Himself
- 2004
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
Himself