Michael Francis Conway (born 15 February 1951) is an Australian entertainer, vocalist, and musician who has collaborated with The Wiggles, primarily as the speaking and singing voice of Wags the Dog and as an occasional songwriter and musician on some of the group's albums.
Conway is best known as a founding member and the lead vocalist of jug band The Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band and as a founding member of Circus Oz, a contemporary satirical circus group, also working with his brother Jim in both groups. Conway currently performs as the leader of jug band/comedic circus act Mic Conway's National Junk Band.
Collaborations with The Wiggles[]
Conway's most notable work with the band is providing the voice Wags the Dog on most occasions where the character was shown to speak full dialogue, with his first performance as the character being heard in series 2 of The Wiggles and his last being for Big Birthday video special.
He was also featured as a guest star on the Let's Eat! album, appearing on the songs "Alabama Jubilee" and "That's What You Call Digestion" (the latter of which he co-wrote). Conway also performed live with the group during the Greatest Hits In The Round live tour.
Filmography[]
The Wiggles Movie - Jimbo the Juggler, The Postman