There’s something almost improbable about a Melbourne comedian who taught himself piano writing two songs in his backyard and landing a Broadway musical about a ghost with a tax problem. Eddie Perfect’s journey from Australian cabaret stages to composing Beetlejuice on Broadway is a story of relentless creative pivoting. This article traces his real name, his breakout musical, his wife, and what he’s working on right now.
Born: 17 December 1977 ·
Nationality: Australian ·
Profession: Musician, comedian, writer, actor ·
Known for: Beetlejuice (musical), Kath and Kim ·
Real name: Edmund Perfect ·
Instagram: @edmundperfect
Quick snapshot
- Legal name is Edmund Perfect (BroadwayWorld)
- Composed music and lyrics for Beetlejuice on Broadway (BroadwayWorld)
- Born 17 December 1977 (BroadwayWorld)
- Self-taught musician — stopped piano lessons at age 7 (TheaterMania)
- Exact surname of his wife is not publicly confirmed
- Full list of musicals beyond Beetlejuice not fully catalogued publicly
- Net worth has not been disclosed by any verified source
- 2019: Beetlejuice opens on Broadway (BroadwayWorld)
- 2019: Tony nomination for Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld)
- 2025: Working on a Macbeth adaptation with Yve Blake (Instagram)
- New musical project: a Macbeth adaptation co-written with Yve Blake
- Active posting on Instagram @edmundperfect about creative process
Six biographical data points reveal a pattern: Eddie Perfect has built a career spanning comedy, theatre, and music with almost no formal training.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Edmund Perfect |
| Date of Birth | 17 December 1977 |
| Occupation | Musician, comedian, writer, actor |
| Known For | Beetlejuice (musical), Kath and Kim |
| @edmundperfect | |
| Representation | Creative Rep (creativerep.com.au) |
Perfect quit piano lessons at age 7 and never received formal composition training. Yet he scored a $30-million Broadway musical. The lack of formal structure forced him to develop a distinctive, instinctive approach to songwriting.
Eddie Perfect, a self-taught composer who quit piano lessons at age seven, went on to write the score for a $30-million Broadway production. His lack of formal training didn’t close the door — it forced a different creative approach.
What is Eddie Perfect doing now?
What is Eddie Perfect’s latest project?
Perfect is currently working on an adaptation of Macbeth with Australian playwright Yve Blake. He confirmed the project on his Instagram. In a post he wrote: “Words and Music” alongside a photo of a script.
“Words and Music” – Eddie Perfect, Instagram (2025)
“One of Australia’s most diverse, respected and prolific writer/composer/performers.” – Creative Rep biography
Is Eddie Perfect working on a new musical?
Yes, the Macbeth adaptation is his confirmed next musical. He has not announced a premiere date or venue yet. He continues to share behind-the-scenes content on Instagram @edmundperfect.
The pattern: Perfect keeps moving between genres and mediums, from cabaret to Broadway to Shakespeare adaptation, always without formal training.
What is Eddie Perfect’s real name?
What is Eddie Perfect’s full name?
His legal name is Edmund Perfect. He was born on 17 December 1977 in Melbourne, Australia (BroadwayWorld).
Why is his stage name different from his birth name?
He uses the shortened form “Eddie” as a stage name, a common practice for performers. His official credits list Edmund Perfect for legal purposes, but he is universally known as Eddie Perfect.
The implication: The name change is cosmetic; his identity as a versatile artist remains consistent.
Who is Eddie Perfect’s wife?
Is Eddie Perfect married?
Yes, Eddie Perfect is married to Lucy. Her surname has not been confirmed in public records. In his BroadwayWorld profile, he dedicates Beetlejuice to “my wife Lucy Cochran and daughters Kitty and Charlotte” (BroadwayWorld). The spelling “Cochran” may be a variant; no further verification is available.
Does Eddie Perfect have children?
Yes, he has two daughters, Kitty and Charlotte.
The catch: Details about his wife’s background are not publicly confirmed, reflecting Perfect’s preference to keep his personal life private.
Is Beetlejuice LGBTQ?
What is the character’s orientation in the musical?
Neither the original 1988 film nor the 2019 Broadway musical explicitly identifies Beetlejuice as LGBTQ. The character is a chaotic, gender-fluid ghost, but the storyline does not address his sexuality.
Did the creators confirm anything?
No official confirmation from creators exists. The musical focuses on Beetlejuice’s desire to be feared and his relationship with Lydia, not on sexual orientation.
What this means: The question often arises from the character’s flamboyant presentation, but the text remains ambiguous.
What musicals did Eddie Perfect write?
Did Eddie Perfect compose Beetlejuice?
Yes, he composed the music and lyrics for the Broadway musical Beetlejuice, which opened in 2019 and earned a Tony nomination for Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld).
What other musicals has he written?
Perfect’s writing credits include Shane Warne: The Musical (Helpmann Award winner), Vivid White, The Beast, Strictly Ballroom, King Kong Alive On Broadway, and Songs From The Middle with the Brodsky Quartet (BroadwayWorld). He also wrote two spec songs in his Melbourne backyard — “Good Thing for Beetlejuice” and “Dead Mom” — to land the Beetlejuice job (ABC News).
Eddie Perfect has written at least seven major musicals, but his most prominent is Beetlejuice. His creative trajectory proves that a self-taught musician can command a Broadway stage.
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For a deeper look at his career, Eddie Perfects biography offers a comprehensive overview of his work on Broadway and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eddie Perfect’s net worth?
His net worth has not been disclosed by any verified source. No reliable estimates exist.
What movies and TV shows has Eddie Perfect been in besides Kath and Kim?
His acting credits include Offspring, South Pacific, Keating!, and work as a regular presenter on Playschool (BroadwayWorld).
Is Eddie Perfect married?
Yes, he is married to Lucy (surname uncertain) and has two daughters.
What is Eddie Perfect’s comedy style?
Apple Music describes his comedy as “caustic sociopolitical humor” (Apple Music).
Does Eddie Perfect have a band?
He has released solo comedy albums (e.g., Welcome to the Inside of Eddie’s Head, 2003) and collaborated with the Brodsky Quartet, but he does not front a regular band.
What awards has Eddie Perfect won?
He won a Helpmann Award for Shane Warne: The Musical, plus Green Room Award and Victorian Premier’s Literary Award (BroadwayWorld).
Where did Eddie Perfect grow up?
He grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and studied at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (Sheet Music Direct Blog).
Is Eddie Perfect still performing comedy?
He continues to write and perform, but his recent focus is on musical theatre and composition rather than stand-up.
For more on other Australian musicians, read about Chet Faker’s hiatus and sobriety and Bernard Fanning’s career and family.
Conclusion: Eddie Perfect turned a lack of formal training into a Broadway triumph. His next move — a Macbeth adaptation — proves that his creative restlessness shows no signs of slowing down.
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