Tristram Baumber

Tristram Baumber (born 1978 in Canberra, Australia^{[citation needed]}) is an Australian writer known for creating television shows such as The PM's Daughter,^[1] Timothy^[2] and The Cleanists,^[3] as well as writing for a number of other Australian television programs. Baumber's short comedy plays have been performed in various countries as part of the Short + Sweet festival.^{[4][5][6][7][8]}

Tristram Baumber
Born	1978 (age 46–47) Canberra, Australia
Education	University of Wollongong
Occupation	Comedy writer
Years active	2011–present

Early life and education

Baumber studied English and creative writing at the University of Wollongong.^[9]

Writing credits

• The PM's Daughter on ABC Television (2022)^{[10][11][12][1][13]}
• Born to Spy on ABC Television (2021)^{[10][11][12][14]}
• The Other Guy (series 2) on Stan (2019)^[9][11]
• The Unlisted on ABC Television and Netflix (2019)^[9][11][12]
• Timothy on ABC Television (2014)^[9][11]
• The Cleanists on Showcase TV (2013–2014)^[15]
• Wednesday Night Fever on ABC Television (2013)
• Spaceman & Executioner as part of Short + Sweet theatre festival (2013–2014)
• The House On Lawson Street as part of Short + Sweet theatre festival (2013)
• Wisdom Of Solomon as part of Short + Sweet theatre festival (2012)
• That's Confidence! as part of Short + Sweet theatre festival (2011–2012)

Awards and recognition

Baumber was nominated for the 2025 Australian Writers' Guild Awards in the Comedy category for Mother and Son.^[16]