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Dan Wyllie Biography
Birth Name:Dan Wyllie
Birth Place:Australia
Profession Actor, Writer
Fast Facts
- In 2004, he won a Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Charlie Jackson on the TV series "Love My Way․"
- Quote: "I never considered acting as a career․ I wanted to be a marine biologist or a designer․ But then I studied arts at university and took part in amateur productions with the Australian Theatre for Young People, which led to professional jobs․"
- Quote: "I try to do one play a year - it keeps me honest․ When you're onstage, it's as though time is elastic - it can stop, slow down and speed up․ You're so in the moment and connected to your audience, you feel as though you've flown through it․"
- He is a frequent performer with Company B Belvoir, in Sydney, Australia
- One of his earliest film roles was with alongside Russell Crowe, who he credits with helping him find an agent
- Although he works mainly in theatre, he is known for his work in the movie "Romper Stomper," as well as the TV series "Bad Cop, Bad Cop․"
Awards
- 2005Astra Award-Most Outstanding On Camera Performance - Male: winner
- 2005AFI Award-Best Lead Actor in Television: nominated
- 2005Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2006Astra Award-Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male: winner
- 2006AFI Award-Best Lead Actor in Television Drama: nominated
- 2006Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
- 2007Astra Award-Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male: winner
- 2007Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor: nominated
- 2008Astra Award-Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male: nominated
- 2013AACTA Award-Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama: nominated
- 2013The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Series in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2014The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie: nominated
- 2015AACTA Award-Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama: nominated
- 2016Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2018AACTA Award-Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama: nominated
- 2019The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie: nominated