| Richard Fidler | |
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Richard Fidler (right, holding guitar), performing with Tim Ferguson and Paul McDermott as the Doug Anthony All Stars. |
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| Born | 13 November 1964 |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, radio, books |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Years active | 1985—present |
| Genres | Musical comedy |
| Notable works and roles | Doug Anthony All Stars |
Richard Fidler (born 13 November 1964) is a well-known Australian Republican and Australian ABC TV and radio presenter. He first came to prominence in the 1980s as a member of the Doug Anthony All Stars (DAAS), an Australian musical comedy group also comprising Tim Ferguson and Paul McDermott. The group split up in 1994.
Richard has since presented various TV shows, including Race Around the World, Aftershock, Mouthing Off and Vulture. In 2005, he fronted the 7-10pm shift on ABC Local Radio station 612 ABC Brisbane.
In 2006, Fidler took on the newly configured 11am–3pm shift on 612 ABC Brisbane. The first hour, an interview segment known as "Conversations", is also heard on 702 ABC Sydney and across ABC Local Radio in both New South Wales and Queensland. 12–1pm, Richard takes a backseat to "The World Today", current affairs from Sydney. 1–3pm Richard is heard on 612 ABC Brisbane only.
Richard was elected to the National Committee of the Australian Republican Movement in 2001 and was the chair of their Constitutional Issues Committee. He resigned from these positions in 2007 although continues to be an active supporter of republicanism.
Fidler lives in Brisbane. He is married to Khym Lam and they have two children.
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