Guy Warner is a fictional character

Fictional character

A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...

 in the long running New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...

 soap opera Shortland Street

Shortland Street

Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...

. He was portrayed by Craig Parker

Craig Parker

Craig Parker is a New Zealand actor who was based in the United Kingdom for some time, but now resides in New Zealand. His grandfather moved from Edinburgh, Scotland to Fiji when he was stationed during his years of service in the British Army...

 in a guest role in 1992 before returning as core cast from 1993 to 1996. Guy returned for the shows 15th anniversary in May 2007 and again from December 2007 to April 2008.

Return

In May 2007 it was announced that Guy would be returning as part of the shows 15th anniversary. Parker revealed that he originally turned down the role, but after learning of his storylines and the development of the Tuesday character, he agreed to return in a more antagonistic role, he stated; "Working with Michael

Michael Galvin

Michael Galvin is a New Zealand actor, singer and playwright, well known for his role as Dr. Chris Warner on the soap opera Shortland Street, a character he has played almost continuously since the shows debut in 1992.-Early life:...

 again and Laura

Laura Hill

Laura Anne Hill is a New Zealand actress, best known for playing Toni Thompson on the New Zealand soap opera, Shortland Street.-External links:...

, who I haven't worked with before, I knew it would be great fun."

1992-1996

Guy arrives as the younger social worker brother of arrogant doctor Chris Warner

Chris Warner

Dr. Christopher "Chris" Warner is a fictional character and current main protagonist on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Michael Galvin. He is the only original character to still be on the show....

 (Michael Galvin

Michael Galvin

Michael Galvin is a New Zealand actor, singer and playwright, well known for his role as Dr. Chris Warner on the soap opera Shortland Street, a character he has played almost continuously since the shows debut in 1992.-Early life:...

). He is shown drinking at bar where he meets beautiful doctor Meredith Fleming

Meredith Fleming

Dr. Meredith Fleming was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portaryed by Stephanie Wilkin. She was part of original cast and the shows first lesbian relationship.-1992-1993:...

 (Stephanie Wilkin) with whom he has a one night stand. Chris is shocked to find Guy in town and it is obvious the two have a bad relationship together. Guy attempts to make a move on Chris' Fiance Alison Raynor

Alison Raynor

Alison Raynor was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Danielle Cormack and was part of the series original cast.-Creation and Casting:...

 (Danielle Cormack

Danielle Cormack

Danielle Cormack is a stage and screen actress from New Zealand. She was one of the original core cast of the long-running soap opera Shortland Street, though she is also known for her role as the Amazon Ephiny in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess, Cynthia Ross in The Cult, and Shota in...

), but Alison tells Guy that she loves Chris. Guy then leaves town.

Guy returns to Shortland Street in early 1993 after CEO Michael McKenna (Paul Gittins

Paul Gittins

Paul Gittins is a New Zealand actor who is best known for playing Doctor Michael McKenna in Shortland Street from 1992 to 1995 and 1998 to 1999, and he has also appeared in The End of the Golden Weather, Xena: Warrior Princess, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, City Life, The Whole of the Moon and...

) hires him as the new social worker. Chris once again becomes annoyed at this but the rest of the staff enjoy Guy's company and consider him to be vastly different that Chris. Guy once again woos Meredith and the two start dating. Guy donates him sperm to Carrie Burton

Carrie Burton

Carrie Kennedy was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Lisa Crittenden and was part of the original cast.-1992:...

 (Lisa Crittenden

Lisa Crittenden

Lisa Crittenden is an Australian actress, noted for her roles in various television series, such as The Restless Years , The Sullivans , Prisoner , Sons and Daughters and the New Zealand produced Shortland Street .She also played a lead role in mini-series Whose Baby? and...

) and starts an affair with Jenny Harrison (Maggie Harper), causing him and Meredith to break up. He briefly dates HIV patient Deborah (Lisa Chappell

Lisa Chappell

Lisa Irene Chappell is an actress and musician from Auckland, New Zealand. She is best known for playing Claire McLeod on the Nine Network drama series McLeod's Daughters.-Early life and career:...

) but it doesnt work out.

In 1994 Guy falls in love with Carmen Roberts

Carmen Roberts

Carmen Roberts was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Theresa Healey and appeared on the show from her arrival in mid 1993 to her death in late 1995...

 (Theresa Healey

Theresa Healey

Theresa Healey is a New Zealand actress, known mostly for her role as nurse Carmen Roberts in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street.-Early life:...

) and the two start to date after Guy overcomes his jealousy over her step brother, Greg Feeney

Greg Feeney

Greg Feeney is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, who was portrayed by Tim Balme for numerous recurring stints throughout the mid to late nineties....

 (Tim Balme

Tim Balme

Timothy Guy Balme is an actor and screenwriter from New Zealand. He's most famous for his roles on the long-running soap opera Shortland Street and Mercy Peak, as well as lead roles in the cult favorites Braindead and Jack Brown Genius...

). While on holiday Guy had a mindless fling with a women and upon return, didn't tell Carmen. In 1995 Carmen learned the truth and they broke up with Guy deciding to leave the country. Carmen stops him however and they make up. They decided not to have kids, with Guy having a vasectomy

Vasectomy

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization and/or permanent birth control. During the procedure, the vasa deferentia of a man are severed, and then tied/sealed in a manner such to prevent sperm from entering into the seminal stream...

, however Carmen falls pregnant nonetheless. She gives birth to a healthy girl they call Tuesday Warner (uncredited actress). Guy is shocked when his father (Ken Blackburn) announces Margot Warner

Margot Warner

Margot, Lady Warner was a fictional character in the long running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Glynis McNicoll for multiple recurring stints throughout the nineties and again by Dinal Priestley in 2003 for the characters death.-Overview:She was married to Sir Bruce...

 (Glynis McNicoll) is not is mother and he is the result of an affair. He is further shocked when Carmen dies of a brain tumor after being hit by a truck. He decided to leave the country with Tuesday.

Guy returned after being away with Tuesday in 1996 and attempted to get his job back but failed. Chris decided to move away to the United States leaving Guy alone. Guy discovered that Tuesday had a rare brain tumor and that there was no available surgical option in New Zealand. Guy decided to travel there with Chris as the operation could be done in America. With that, the Warners left Ferndale.

2007-2008

Guy returns in May 2007 as a successful author and self help guru, however he is now a drug addict with his teenage daughter Tuesday (Olivia Tennet

Olivia Tennet

Olivia Tennet is a New Zealand actress and dancer. She has been active as an actress since 1999 and is mostly known for her role as Tuesday Warner on the New Zealand medical drama Shortland Street.-Career:...

) being like his supervisor. Chris is unimpressed and tries to rid Guy of his problem, only escalating it and causing Guy to run away with Tuesday, Chris' wife Toni

Toni Warner

Antoinette "Toni" Warner was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street...

 (Laura Hill

Laura Hill

Laura Anne Hill is a New Zealand actress, best known for playing Toni Thompson on the New Zealand soap opera, Shortland Street.-External links:...

) and Chris' young son Harry

Harry Warner (character)

Harold "Harry" Warner is a fictional recurring character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is currently played by Reid Walker but has been portrayed by Joshua Thompson, Callum Campbell Ross and Henry Williams.Harry is the son of the longest serving character on the show Chris...

 (Henry Williams).

Chris tracks them down in December 2007 and it is revealed Guy's drug addiction is even worse than before, appearing manic. he has also started to date Toni. He again tries to escape Chris, only causing a huge car crash, risking his, Toni, Tuesday and Harry's lives. In January 2008 it is revealed they all survived, with Toni losing a kidney and Guy being put in a coma. Guy starts to attend rehab and is disappointed to see Toni falling for Chris again. After professing his love to Toni and being denied, Guy has a one night stand with Alice Piper

Alice Piper

Alison "Alice" Piper was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was played by actress Toni Potter.Alice worked as a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital in the Emergency Department...

 (Toni Potter

Toni Potter

Toni Potter is a New Zealand actress, best known for her role on New Zealand medical drama Shortland Street.-Early life:Toni grew up with her sister, mother and father who was in the army in Papakura, Waiouru and Upper Hutt...

) and decides to leave New Zealand a clean man. He and Tuesday depart in March 2008.

In June, Toni dies and Guy tells Chris over the phone how sad he is he can not make it to the funeral.