Australian movie stars born in 1982
Here are 14 famous actors from Australia were born in 1982:
Matthew Walker
Matthew Walker (May 11, 1982 Hamilton-) is an Australian actor.
He is best known for his role as Patch in the film "Killer Elite". He has also appeared in other films such as "Ghost Rider", "Australia", and "The Cup". Walker is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia. He has also worked on stage, including performances with the Sydney Theatre Company and the Bell Shakespeare Company. In his free time, Walker enjoys surfing and playing guitar.
Read more about Matthew Walker on Wikipedia »
Dustin Clare
Dustin Clare (January 2, 1982 Grafton-) is an Australian actor, film producer and screenwriter.
He is best known for his portrayal of Gannicus in the Starz series "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" and "Spartacus: Vengeance". Clare graduated from The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2004 and made his professional acting debut in the Australian TV series "Headland". He has since appeared in various Australian and international TV shows and films, including "McLeod's Daughters", "Underbelly", and "Wolf Creek". In addition to his acting career, Clare has produced and written for film and television, including the short film "The Glitch" and the TV series "Soul Mates".
Read more about Dustin Clare on Wikipedia »
Jason Dundas
Jason Dundas (July 25, 1982 Penrith-) also known as Jason Robert Dundas is an Australian actor, presenter and model.
Born and raised in Penrith, New South Wales, Dundas began his career as a model, winning the Sony Male Model of the Year in 2004. He then transitioned into television, hosting shows such as "The Big Breakfast", "The X Factor Australia", and "Take Me Out". Dundas has also appeared in films such as "Piranha 3D" and "The Reef". In addition to his work in entertainment, Dundas is an advocate for mental health awareness and has worked with organizations such as Beyond Blue and Black Dog Institute. He is also a fitness enthusiast and has launched his own fitness program, "The DundasFit Method".
Read more about Jason Dundas on Wikipedia »
Guy Edmonds
Guy Edmonds (December 12, 1982 Southport-) is an Australian actor, film producer, film editor, film director and screenwriter.
He is best known for his roles in Australian TV shows such as "Packed to the Rafters" and "All Saints". Edmonds studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney and has since appeared in numerous theater productions. In 2011, he produced, co-wrote, and starred in the romantic comedy film "The Wedding Party", which premiered at the Sydney Film Festival. Edmonds has also directed a number of short films, including "Sausages", "Happy Birthday, Sarah", and "Lighting Fires". In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Edmonds is an advocate for mental health and actively supports organizations such as Beyond Blue.
Read more about Guy Edmonds on Wikipedia »
Jeffrey Walker
Jeffrey Walker (July 10, 1982 Melbourne-) is an Australian actor, television director and film director.
He started his career as a child actor, appearing in television series such as "Neighbours". He then went on to pursue a career in directing, starting with music videos for bands such as Savage Garden and Kylie Minogue. He later directed episodes of popular television series such as "Modern Family", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", and "The Good Place", among others.
In addition to his directing work, Walker has also worked as a film director, with his debut feature film "Ali's Wedding" premiering at the Sydney Film Festival in 2017. The film received critical acclaim and went on to win several awards, including Best Original Screenplay at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards.
Throughout his career, Walker has established himself as a versatile and talented artist, with a keen eye for storytelling and a passion for collaborating with a diverse range of actors and creatives.
Read more about Jeffrey Walker on Wikipedia »
Tom Budge
Tom Budge (March 15, 1982 Melbourne-) a.k.a. Thomas Budge is an Australian actor.
He began his acting career in 1995 with a minor role in the film "Hotel Sorrento". He gained more recognition for his role as "Samuel" in the 2006 film "Candy", alongside Heath Ledger and Abbie Cornish. Budge has since appeared in various films, including "Blessed", "Noise", "The Cup", and "Ali's Wedding". He has also made appearances on television shows such as "Blue Heelers", "Rake", and "Mystery Road". In addition to his acting career, Budge is also a musician and has performed with various bands.
Read more about Tom Budge on Wikipedia »
Anthony Callea
Anthony Callea (December 13, 1982 Melbourne-) also known as Anthony Cosmo Callea or Callea, Anthony is an Australian singer, singer-songwriter and actor.
He first rose to fame as the runner-up in the 2004 season of Australian Idol. Following the show, he released his debut single "The Prayer" which became the fastest-selling single in Australian music history and went on to become one of the highest selling singles of the decade.
Callea has since released multiple successful albums and singles, including "Rain" and "Addicted to You". He has also toured extensively throughout Australia and internationally, performing in concerts and musical productions such as Wicked and Rent.
Aside from his music career, Callea has also appeared on various Australian television shows, including Dancing with the Stars and Carols by Candlelight. In 2014, he participated in the fourth season of the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in third place.
Callea is also known for his philanthropic work, supporting various charities and organizations such as the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Read more about Anthony Callea on Wikipedia »
Jordan Raskopoulos
Jordan Raskopoulos (January 25, 1982 Sydney-) is an Australian comedian, actor and singer.
She is known for her work in musical comedy, particularly with her comedy troupe The Axis of Awesome. Born to Greek immigrant parents, Raskopoulos began performing stand-up comedy in her teens and later formed The Axis of Awesome with fellow comedians Lee Naimo and Benny Davis in 2006. The group gained widespread recognition for their viral YouTube video "4 Chords Song" in which they performed multiple pop songs using the same four chords. Raskopoulos also starred in and co-wrote the Australian television series "Kinne" and has appeared in several other television shows, including "The Project" and "Orange is the New Brown". She is an outspoken advocate for transgender rights and came out as transgender in 2016.
Read more about Jordan Raskopoulos on Wikipedia »
Liam McIntyre
Liam McIntyre (February 8, 1982 Adelaide-) is an Australian actor.
He is best known for his role as the title character in the Starz television series Spartacus: Vengeance and Spartacus: War of the Damned. McIntyre has also appeared in several other television shows and films such as The Legend of Hercules and Gears of War 4. In addition to his acting career, McIntyre is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about his own struggles with anxiety and depression. He is married to actress Erin Hasan and the couple has one child together.
Read more about Liam McIntyre on Wikipedia »
Erryn Arkin
Erryn Arkin (October 16, 1982 Sydney-) is an Australian actor.
Erryn Arkin began his acting career in the late 1990s with small roles in Australian television series such as "Neighbours" and "Blue Heelers." In 2004, he landed his first major film role in the Australian movie "Somersault," which won numerous awards and brought him critical acclaim.
Arkin then went on to act in several other Australian films such as "Suburban Mayhem," "The Black Balloon," and "Beneath Hill 60." He also appeared in a recurring role on the television series "Underbelly: Razor."
In addition to acting, Erryn Arkin is also a talented musician and has performed in various bands over the years.
Read more about Erryn Arkin on Wikipedia »
Daniel Henshall
Daniel Henshall (August 9, 1982 Sydney-) otherwise known as Daniel Edwin Henshall is an Australian actor.
He is best known for his portrayal of the infamous Australian serial killer John Bunting in the 2011 film "Snowtown". Henshall's performance in the film earned him critical acclaim and several awards, including the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Aside from his work in cinema, Henshall has also appeared in numerous television shows, including "Out of the Blue", "The Beautiful Lie", and "Oktoberfest: Beer and Blood".
Henshall honed his craft at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, and has continued to work in theater as well, performing in productions for the Sydney Theatre Company and the Griffin Theatre Company.
In addition to his acting career, Henshall is also passionate about music and has performed in bands as a singer and guitarist.
Read more about Daniel Henshall on Wikipedia »
Ananda Everingham
Ananda Everingham (May 31, 1982 Bangkok-) a.k.a. Anada Everingahm, Ananda Matthew Everingham, Ananda Mathew Everingham or Joy is an Australian actor.
He was born in Bangkok, Thailand to an Australian mother and a Thai father. He grew up in Australia and Thailand, and later pursued a degree in arts from the University of Sydney.
Everingham started his acting career in Thai television shows and films in the early 2000s. He gained international recognition for his role in the horror movie "Shutter" (2004), which was later remade by Hollywood. He went on to act in other Thai movies such as "The Coffin" (2008) and "The Red Eagle" (2010).
In addition to his acting career, Everingham is also a photographer and has exhibited his work in galleries in Bangkok and Sydney. He is also an advocate for environmental causes and has worked with organizations like Greenpeace and the Global Green Growth Institute.
Aside from his work in Thailand, Everingham has also acted in Australian and American productions. He played a supporting role in the Australian drama "Balibo" (2009) and starred in the American indie film "Citizen Jane" (2009).
Read more about Ananda Everingham on Wikipedia »
Paul Pantano
Paul Pantano (February 23, 1982 Australia-) is an Australian actor.
He began his career in the entertainment industry in the early 2000s, starting as a model before transitioning to acting. Pantano landed his first major acting role in the Australian television series "Home and Away," where he played the character of Kit Hunter. He also appeared in other hit Australian TV shows such as "All Saints," "Packed to the Rafters," and "Underbelly."
Aside from his TV work, Pantano also starred in several Australian films such as "This Is Not a Love Song" and "The Junction Boys." He later made his way to Hollywood and landed roles in American productions such as the action-thriller "The Condemned" and the horror flick "Messengers 2: The Scarecrow."
In addition to his acting career, Pantano is also known for his philanthropic work, having founded the charity organization "Pants for Poverty" that aims to help impoverished children in Africa.
Read more about Paul Pantano on Wikipedia »
Adam Hunter
Adam Hunter (January 29, 1982-) is an Australian comedian, screenwriter and actor.
He is most well-known for being a regular cast member on the Australian improv comedy show, "Thank God You're Here." Hunter has also appeared on various other Australian television programs, including "Spicks and Specks," "Good News Week," and "The Glasshouse."
Hunter has also worked as a screenwriter, with credits including the television series "Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation" and the feature film "Killing Ground." In addition to his work in comedy and writing, Hunter has appeared in several Australian films, including "The BBQ" and "Three Summers."
He has been recognized for his contributions to Australian comedy, receiving nominations for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2004 and Best Comedy at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2008.
Read more about Adam Hunter on Wikipedia »