Clarke collecting roses from an audience member.
Clarke as a Green Wiggle during a promotional meet-and-greet for the Dorothy the Dinosaur Show.
Clarke filling in for Anthony Field during a live show.
Clarke filling in for Greg Page during a concert.
Clarke (far right) backstage with his fellow Wiggly Dancers.
Brett Clarke (born May 8, 1978) [citation needed] is an Australian singer, dancer, entertainer, and entertainment manager who has worked for The Wiggles as both a background dancer during various live concert tours and in several video specials and as a backing vocalist on several of the band's albums. In addition to performing as a dancer and vocalist, he also played Cool Clarky in Series 2 of The Wiggles Show! and has served as a live understudy for Anthony Field, Greg Page, Paul Paddick and Simon Pryce on various occasions. Clarke has also handled other duties related to the band's live performances, including performing as a co-host of the Dorothy the Dinosaur Show and regularly serving as dance captain. As of September 27th, 2023, he has returned to working in the Wiggles' office: while his official position is unknown, he has helped produced shows for the Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular Show tour.
Prior to working for the Wiggles, Clarke had previously worked at the amusement park Australia's Wonderland in various capacities, including as a singer, dancer, actor, choreographer, and stage manager, and later worked for KAOS Comedy Restaurants as a cast member, show director, costume designer, and stand-up comic. Following his initial departure from the group, he worked as a manager and coordinator for various entertainment companies such as Grayboy Entertainment, Just Promotions, the Bankstown Sport Club, and Fly By Fun.
Wiggles Media Credits[]
Wiggly Dancer[]
- Cold Spaghetti Western
- Santa's Rockin'!
- LIVE Hot Potatoes!
- The Wiggles Show! (uncredited)
- Sailing Around the World
- Here Comes The Big Red Car
- It's Time to Wake Up Jeff!
- Splish Splash Big Red Boat
- Wiggledancing! Live In The U.S.A.
- Racing to the Rainbow
- Pop Go The Wiggles!
Backing Vocalist[]
- Go To Sleep Jeff!
- Whoo Hoo! Wiggly Gremlins!
- Top of the Tots
- Cold Spaghetti Western
- Santa's Rockin'!
- LIVE Hot Potatoes!
- Sailing Around the World
- Here Comes The Big Red Car
- It's Time to Wake Up Jeff!
- Racing to the Rainbow
- Getting Strong!
- Pop Go The Wiggles!
- You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
- Sing a Song of Wiggles
- Dorothy the Dinosaur's Rockin' Christmas (archived recordings)
- The Sound of Christmas (archived recordings)
Other Credits[]
- Wiggledancing! Live In The U.S.A - Dance Captain
- Racing to the Rainbow - Co-Writer of "The Princess of the Sea"
- Dorothy the Dinosaur's Memory Book - Wardrobe, Props
- You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - Production Services Manager, Wardrobe, Props
- Sing a Song of Wiggles - Production Resources Manager, Wardrobe, Props
Trivia[]
- Clarke is one of four cast members to have understudied for multiple Wiggles, the others being Paul Paddick, Brad Carroll, and Dominic Field.
- Clarke, along with Sam Moran, provided all of the backing vocals for the Mandarin and Latin American spinoff lineups.