Shane has been a respected actor since the early 80s saw him appearing in numerous guest roles on such shows as 'Cop Shop', 'The Sullivans' and 'Prisoner'. He played a salesman extraordinaire in the Australian TV series 'Are You Being Served' and starred in the Channel Ten sitcom 'Bingles'.
His theatre credits are numerous having been nominated for a Green Room Award for his performance in the critically acclaimed 'Hurly Burly'.
A career highlight was working with Steve Martin on his play 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile', which toured extensively around Australia.
One of Australia's favourite comedians Shane gained national popularity on 'Hey Hey It's Saturday', presenting the Great Aussie Joke segment with his mate, the late Maurie Fields.
Shane has guest hosted 'Hey Hey It's Saturday', 'The Midday Show', 'Tonight Live' and 'In Melbourne Tonight' as well as hosting the summer series of 'Blankety Blanks'.
Bourne made his debut appearance on television at the age of 10, performing on the 'Happy Hammond Show' as 'Shane Bourne and his Miming Prawns'. He won his heat on 'New Faces' in 1972 and following in his famous father's footsteps, Stan Bourne King of the Goldcoast, appeared on 'The Graham Kennedy Show' and 'The Paul Hogan Show' and the fondly remembered 'Penthouse Club'.
