Brian Mannix
Brian Mannix (born 7 October 1961 in Melbourne) is an Australian rock music singer and actor.
He was formerly the lead singer of Uncanny X-Men, and in 2006 performed in the Countdown Spectacular and at the 2006 AFL Grand Final. Uncanny X-Men are probably most famous for their hits such as "How Do You Get Your Kicks?", "50 Years" and "Everybody Wants to Work".
Mannix was also a regular on the TV show Spicks and Specks where he usually played on Myf Warhurst's team. Mannix appeared as a contestant on Channel 7's 2012 series of Dancing With The Stars where he came 5th with professional dance partner Melanie Hooper
He is married to Susan Mannix (née Hebbard) and has two children, Casey and Max Mannix.
Early life
Brian won a 'beauty contest' in his childhood after being entered by a family friend, claiming the title Mr Ocean Grove 1971.[1]
Film appearances and cameo roles
- Barry in the 1987 film The Bit Part
- Max/Lionel in the Australia TV series The Flying Doctors between 1986 and 1991
- Scum in the 1992 Australia TV mini series Good Vibrations
- Conor Cleary, a love interest for Lauren Carpenter in several episodes of Australian soap Neighbours in 1993
- David Emelyn Hughes in the Australia TV series Blue Heelers in 1993
- Ian James in the 2000 feature film Chopper
- Swinger in the Australian TV series Last Man Standing in 2008.
- Burt Pride in The Australian TV series Bogan Pride in 2010
- Guitar Man in the Australian TV series Offspring in 2010
- In 2010 Brian also appeared as himself in the Australian feature film Ricky! the movie
Absolutely 80s tour and career revival
Brian has had recent attention for his Absoutely 80s tour. Beginning in 2006, the tour plays at venues around Melbourne and features other popular eighties stars and bands such as Boom Crash Opera, Scott Carne and The Black Sorrows. The Absolutely 80s tour continues in 2013
External links
Notes
- ↑ Spicks and Specks, ABC TV