Ross Wilson

Wilson and the Wiggles in 2002.

Wilson and the Wiggles in a promotional picture for Santa's Rockin'!.

Ross Wilson (born November 18, 1947) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and producer who collaborated with The Wiggles throughout the early to late 2000s. He notably appeared in Space Dancing!, Santa’s Rockin’!, and Duets, portraying King Mondo in both video specials and live tours.

Outside of The Wiggles, Wilson is one of Australia’s most celebrated rock icons, boasting 26 ARIA Top 40 hits as a member of Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock, and as a solo artist. With Daddy Cool, he achieved national acclaim with the chart-topping song “Eagle Rock” and the chart-topping album Daddy Who?. Through Mondo Rock, he has released songs such as “Come Said the Boy,” “Cool World,” and “State of the Heart.” As a songwriter and producer, Wilson has worked with acts including Skyhooks, Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons, Jimmy Barnes, and John Farnham, establishing his influence across multiple generations of Australian music.

A two-time ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Wilson continues to record and perform nationwide. In 2023, he released the EP She’s Stuck on Facebook All the Time, launching his biggest national tour in decades.

Wiggles Media Credits

Albums

For a full list of songs written by Wilson, see Ross Wilson Songs

• Wiggle Bay - Special Guest Vocalist (uncredited), Guitar (uncredited)
• Eagle Rock! - Vocals, Guitar
• Santa's Rockin'! - Special Guest Vocalist
• Dorothy the Dinosaur Meets Santa Claus - Songwriter
• Duets - Special Guest Vocalist

Videos/Documentaries

• An Audience with King Mondo - Featured Guest
• On The Road With The Wiggles (2008) - Writer
• Dorothy the Dinosaur Meets Santa Claus - Writer

Characters Main Characters The Wiggles (current) Anthony Wiggle (since 1991) • Lachy Wiggle (since 2013) • Tsehay Wiggle (since 2021) • Simon Wiggle (since 2013) The Wiggles (secondary) Evie Wiggle (since 2021) • Lucia Wiggle (since 2022) • Caterina Wiggle (since 2022) • John Wiggle (since 2021) The Wiggles (former) Murray Wiggle (1991-2012) • Jeff Wiggle (1991-2012) • Greg Wiggle (1991-2006; 2012) • Phillip Wiggle (1991-1992) • Sam Wiggle (2006-2012) • Emma Wiggle (2013-2021) • Kelly Wiggle (secondary; 2021-2022) The Wiggly Friends Dorothy the Dinosaur (since 1991) • Henry the Octopus (since 1992) • Captain Feathersword (since 1993) • Wags the Dog (since 1995) • Shirley Shawn the Unicorn (since 2019) Supporting Characters Officer Beaples (1997-2000, 2006, 2013-present) • Bok the Hand Puppet (since 2021) • Paloma the Mermaid (since 2021) • The Tree of Wisdom (since 2022) • Buddy (since 2024) Minor Characters Flora Door (1999-2000, 2021) • Hot-Pots The Oven (1999-2006, 2023) • Foodman (1998, 2004, 2009, 2023) • Foodgirl (2023) • Fiona The Circus Leader (2010) • The Little Wiggles (1997, 1999, 2005-2006, 2015, 2017, 2020) • Magdalena the Mermaid (2002, 2006, 2020) • Professor Singalottasonga (1999, 2005-2006) • Ringo the Ringmaster (2009-2012) • Santa Claus (since 1997) • The Wagettes (1997-1999, 2003) • Wally the Great (1997) • The Wiggly Dancers (since 2000) Selected Guest Stars Christine Anu (2000, 2016) • Morgan Crowley (2001, 2017) • Lee Hawkins (2014) • Paul the Cook (Paul Hester) (1998) • The Irwins - Steve, Terri, Bindi and Robert (2002, 2017, 2024) • Kylie Minogue (2009, 2017) • Robert Rakete (2014-2015, 2021) • Alfonso Rinaldi (2002-2006, 2012) • Al Roker (2011) • Leo Sayer (2008) • Daryl Somers (2011) • Ross Wilson (2003, 2017)