Jason Dundas
An Australian television host who became a familiar, energetic face on American screens, bridging entertainment news, music competitions, and global travel.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Australian-born television presenter·Birthday: July 25·Millennials
Biography
Jason Dundas represents a modern breed of broadcaster: globally mobile, digitally savvy, and effortlessly adaptable. Hailing from Sydney, he cut his teeth on Australian television, most notably as the adventurous host of the long-running travel show 'Getaway,' which showcased his natural, approachable charm. That charisma became his passport. Dundas made a successful leap to American television, bringing his Antipodean energy to a suite of high-profile MTV and VH1 music and pop culture programs. He became a staple for a generation of viewers as the host of 'America's Best Dance Crew' and 'Big Morning Buzz Live.' His versatility saw him shift gears seamlessly into entertainment journalism as a special correspondent for 'Entertainment Tonight' and take the helm of major competition shows like 'The X Factor Australia.' More than just a host, Dundas leveraged his industry knowledge to found his own media production company, transitioning from in-front-of-the-camera talent to a creator behind it.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jason was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Jason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as the main host of the popular American dance competition series 'America's Best Dance Crew' on MTV for multiple seasons.
- Hosted the Australian version of the global music competition 'The X Factor' in 2016.
- Worked as a special correspondent for the iconic American entertainment news program 'Entertainment Tonight'.
- Founded Dundas Media, a production and talent management company.
Did You Know?
He began his career as a model, appearing in campaigns for brands like Pepsi and Nike.
He is a certified pilot and has a passion for aviation.
He hosted the Australian travel series 'Getaway' for five years, visiting over 40 countries.
He made a cameo appearance in the 2014 film 'The Inbetweeners 2'.
“The best hosts listen more than they talk and let the location tell its story.”
