Scott Johnson (actor)
Scott Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, musician |
| Known for | Neighbours (2007) as Terrence Chesterton |
| Spouse | Rachel Gordon (m.2005 – div.2009) |
Scott Johnson is an Australian actor, singer and musician.
Early life
[edit]Johnson studied acting at Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), graduating with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1996.[1]
Career
[edit]Since graduating from NIDA, Johnson has combined stage acting with various roles in Australian television and films.
He appeared on Blue Heelers in 2005, during the time that his real-life wife, Rachel Gordon had a long-running role as Detective Senior Constable Amy Fox. He then appeared in long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours in 2007, as Terrence Chesterton, an accomplice to villain Charlotte Stone, once again played by Gordon.
Johnson starred for nearly two years as Tommy DeVito in the long-running Australian stage production of Jersey Boys in Melbourne and Sydney.[2][3] During this period he performed live at the AFL Grand Final, the Australian Open Men’s Tennis Final, The Grand Final Footy Show at Rod Laver Arena and on television series Dancing with the Stars.[4]
Johnson is also a singer and a songwriter. He released an EP, "The Tree and the Sea, Part 1" produced by Paul McKercher, and has also released several singles.[4]
He has been a tutor and director at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney,[5] the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), and Monash University in Melbourne. He was also the Director and Head of Acting at Showfit from 2014 to 2020.[6]
Personal life
[edit]In November 2005, Scott married his partner of 11 years, actress Rachel Gordon. The two met at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney. They divorced in 2009.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Comic Cabby | Bill | Feature film |
| 1998 | Heaven on the 4th Floor | Nurse | Short film |
| 2007 | Road Rage | Angry Driver | Short film |
| 2007 | Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance | Vomit Child's Father | Mockumentary film |
| 2021 | Alba | Thomas | Short film |
| 2024 | The Fall Guy | Director - NYC Film | Feature film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | E Street | Street Kid | 1 episode |
| 1997 | Big Sky | Nick | 1 episode |
| 2002 | McLeod's Daughters | Rowan Simmons | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Jessica | Phillips | Miniseries |
| 2005 | Blue Heelers | Steven Prior | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Neighbours | Terrence Chesterton | 8 episodes |
| 2010 | Offspring | Tim | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Rescue: Special Ops | Brad Golen | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Four Quarters | Trent | Miniseries, 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Preacher | Abraham | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Harrow | Reverend Josh Mercado | 1 episode |
| 2021 | The Newsreader | Stuart Tipple | 1 episode |
| 2023 | In Our Blood | Constable Barnaby | Miniseries, 1 episode |
Theatre
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Wonderlands | Glugs Theatrical Awards | Jeffry Joynton-Smith Memorial Award for Young Performer 'On the Way' | Won[6] |
| 2009 | Jersey Boys | Green Room Awards | Best Male Artist in a Leading Role (Music Theatre) | Nominated[9] |
| 2010 | Jersey Boys | Helpmann Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Musical | Nominated[10] |
| 2010 | Jersey Boys | Sydney Theatre Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical or Cabaret | Nominated[11] |
| 2016 | Little Shop of Horrors | Sydney Theatre Awards | Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical | Won[6] |
| 2022 | Alba | St Kilda Short Film Festival | Best Actor | Nominated[12] |
References
[edit]- ^ NIDA Alumni. National Institute of Dramatic Art | Retrieved 1 April 2013 Archived 7 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ A rags-to-riches musical. The Age 6 July 2009 | Retrieved 1 April 2013
- ^ Jersey Boys are Sydney bound for the Theatre Royal. The Telegraph 15 March 2010 | Retrieved 1 April 2013
- ^ a b "Cast profiles". www.littleshoptour.com.au.
- ^ Tread the boards with NIDA graduates. Canberra times 29 December 2012 | Retrieved 1 April 2013
- ^ a b c d "Street Shakespeare". NORPA.
- ^ "Paris: A Rock Odyssey". Stage Whispers. 2017.
- ^ "Scott Johnson theatre credits". AusStage.
- ^ Male Artist in A Leading Role. Green Room Awards 2009 | Retrieved 1 April 2013 Archived 28 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical. Helpmann Awards 2010 | Retrieved 1 April 2013
- ^ Judith Johnson Award. Sydney Theatre Awards 2010 | Retrieved 1 April 2013
- ^ "Nominees for St Kilda Film Festival". FilmInk. 2022.