Matt Passmore
Encyclopedia
Matt Passmore an Australian actor. He is known for McLeod's Daughters
(2006-2009), Blue Heelers
(2003), and his first American television show, The Glades
(2010).
In the early 1990s, he served in the army, and then did a variety of jobs, including factory work, before eventually moving to Sydney to attend the National Institute of Dramatic Art
(NIDA) in 1999. He graduated in 2001.
Passmore married his wife Jacqui in 1997.
Soon after leaving his eight-year marriage to PR guru Jacqui Passmore in 2006, Matt met girlfriend Rachael Carpani
on set when he returned to play Marcus, Alex's brother, in McLeod's Daughters. They split in 2011.
Passmore has an older brother and younger sister.
. Later on, he took on a variety of roles on Australian television shows such as Always Greener, Blue Heelers, The Cooks, Last Man Standing, McLeod's Daughters, and Underbelly: Tale of Two Cities.
McLeod's Daughters
McLeod's Daughters is a Logie award-winning Australian drama series that aired on the Nine Network from 2001 to 2009. It tells the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess McLeod, who are reunited after they inherit the family farm...
(2006-2009), Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
(2003), and his first American television show, The Glades
The Glades
The Glades or The glades may refer to:* The Glades , a shopping centre in London, United Kingdom* The Glades , a nickname given to areas in western Palm Beach County, Florida...
(2010).
Personal
Passmore grew up in Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane.In the early 1990s, he served in the army, and then did a variety of jobs, including factory work, before eventually moving to Sydney to attend the National Institute of Dramatic Art
National Institute of Dramatic Art
The National Institute of Dramatic Art is an Australian national training institute for students of theatre, film, and television, based in the Sydney suburb of Kensington. It is supported by the federal Office for the Arts, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. NIDA is located adjacent...
(NIDA) in 1999. He graduated in 2001.
Passmore married his wife Jacqui in 1997.
Soon after leaving his eight-year marriage to PR guru Jacqui Passmore in 2006, Matt met girlfriend Rachael Carpani
Rachael Carpani
Rachael Ann Carpani is an Australian actress.-Biography:Carpani grew up on a property near Dural, in Sydney's Hills district. She studied acting at the Australian College of Entertainment at Macquarie University and at the Drama Works Drama Company...
on set when he returned to play Marcus, Alex's brother, in McLeod's Daughters. They split in 2011.
Passmore has an older brother and younger sister.
Television
Passmore began his career on the children's television series Play SchoolPlay School (Australia)
Play School is an Australian educational television show for children produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It is the longest-running children's show in Australia, and the second longest running childrens show in the world. An estimated 80% of pre-school children under six watch the...
. Later on, he took on a variety of roles on Australian television shows such as Always Greener, Blue Heelers, The Cooks, Last Man Standing, McLeod's Daughters, and Underbelly: Tale of Two Cities.
Career timeline
- 2001 Graduates from National Institute of Dramatic Art [NIDA];
- 2002 Passmore began his career on the children's television series Play SchoolPlay School (Australia)Play School is an Australian educational television show for children produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It is the longest-running children's show in Australia, and the second longest running childrens show in the world. An estimated 80% of pre-school children under six watch the...
; - 2003 Plays Pete in Always GreenerAlways GreenerAlways Greener was an Australian television drama/comedy series that aired on the Seven Network which followed the fortunes of two families, one from the city and the other from the country, when they decide to switch homes and start a new direction in life for themselves...
as DJ Pete 'Dr Love' Jones; 6 episode role as Brad, the handicappedDisabilityA disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these.Many people would rather be referred to as a person with a disability instead of handicapped...
, trauma-suffering husband of Susie Raynor on Blue HeelersBlue HeelersBlue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
; Brief appearance as network executive in Son of the MaskSon of the MaskSon of the Mask is a 2005 American fantasy family-comedy film directed by Lawrence Guterman, starring Jamie Kennedy as Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist from Fringe City who has just had his first child born with the powers of the Mask. It is the stand-alone sequel to the successful 1994 film The...
; - 2004 Recurring role as Jake on The Cooks; and Tom in The Alice mini-series;
- 2005 Played Cameron in Last Man Standing alongside Rodger Corser and Travis McMahon;
- 2006 Played Greg in McLeod's Daughters who was a supposed love interest for Tess (Bridie CarterBridie CarterBridie Carter is an Australian actress best known for her role as the main character of Tess Silverman McLeod on the television drama series McLeod's Daughters.-Early life:...
); - 2006–2009 Returns to McLeod's Daughters, this time as Marcus, Alex's half-brother;
- 2008 Passmore also played the leading role of private detective Reilly in the 2008 Australian film noirFilm noirFilm noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Hollywood's classic film noir period is generally regarded as extending from the early 1940s to the late 1950s...
short film Noir DriveNoir DriveNoir Drive is an Australian film noir short film written and directed by Benson Riddle, produced by Matthew Bristow, and starring Matt Passmore, Rachael Berry, Vincent Stone, Nic Aplin and Steve Price...
; - 2009 Plays Warwick Mobbs on Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities; Plays John Wood's son in the ABC series The CutThe Cut (Australian TV series)The Cut , written by John Misto, is an Australian drama television series which screened in 2009 on ABC1. The series contains six one-hour episodes and stars John Wood.The show was first announced in February 2008 and was filmed in June/July 2008....
. Heads to LA where he scores the lead on the pilot Masterwork by Prison Break creator Paul Scheuring. It goes nowhere, but A&E NetworkA&E NetworkThe A&E Network is a United States-based cable and satellite television network with headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, London, Los Angeles and Stamford. A&E also airs in Canada and Latin America. Initially named the Arts & Entertainment Network, A&E launched...
target him for The Glades; - 2010 Filming commences on Season 1 of The Glades;
- 2011 Filming commences on Season 2 of The Glades.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Play School Play School (Australian TV series) Play School is an Australian educational television show for children produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It is the longest-running children's show in Australia, and the second longest running childrens show in the world. An estimated 80% of pre-school children under six watch the... |
presenter | |
| 2010 | The Glades The Glades (TV series) The Glades is an A&E Network drama television series created by Clifton Campbell. The one-hour drama premiered on Sunday, July 11, 2010. The series stars Matt Passmore as Det... |
Jim Longworth | |
| 2009 | Masterwork | FBI agent Marcus Vanderwold | with Natalie Dormer Natalie Dormer Natalie Dormer is an English actress. She is best known for her roles as Victoria in Casanova and as the ill-fated queen Anne Boleyn in the Showtime series The Tudors.-Early life and current lifestyle:... |
| 2009 | Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities is a 13-part Australian television mini-series loosely based on real events that stemmed from the marijuana trade centred around the New South Wales town of Griffith. The timeline of the series is the years between 1976 and 1987. Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities... |
Warwick Mobbs | |
| 2009 | The Cut The Cut (Australian TV series) The Cut , written by John Misto, is an Australian drama television series which screened in 2009 on ABC1. The series contains six one-hour episodes and stars John Wood.The show was first announced in February 2008 and was filmed in June/July 2008.... |
Andrew Telford | |
| 2006 to 2009 | McLeod's Daughters McLeod's Daughters McLeod's Daughters is a Logie award-winning Australian drama series that aired on the Nine Network from 2001 to 2009. It tells the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess McLeod, who are reunited after they inherit the family farm... |
Marcus Turner Marcus Turner Marcus Turner is one of New Zealand's best-known folk musicians and songwriters, who has performed in most New Zealand folk festivals, as well as festivals in Australia, and in venues in other places overseas... |
as Alex Ryan's half-brother and Stevie Hall Ryan's brother-in-law |
| 2008 | Noir Drive Noir Drive Noir Drive is an Australian film noir short film written and directed by Benson Riddle, produced by Matthew Bristow, and starring Matt Passmore, Rachael Berry, Vincent Stone, Nic Aplin and Steve Price... |
Reilly | |
| 2005 | The Alice The Alice The Alice was an Australian drama television series created by Justin Monjo and Robyn Sinclair. It was set in the central outback city of Alice Springs. The program began as a successful TV movie, that later spun off a regular series. The series proved less popular and was cancelled by the Nine... |
Tom | |
| 2005 | Last Man Standing | Cameron Kennedy | |
| 2005 | Son of the Mask Son of the Mask Son of the Mask is a 2005 American fantasy family-comedy film directed by Lawrence Guterman, starring Jamie Kennedy as Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist from Fringe City who has just had his first child born with the powers of the Mask. It is the stand-alone sequel to the successful 1994 film The... |
Network Executive | |
| 2004 to 2005 | The Cooks The Cooks The Cooks was an Australian television drama series that ran for one season on Network Ten during the summer of 2004/05. It was a co-production with subscription television and screened on the UKTV channel on Foxtel. It was produced by Penny Chapman and Sue Masters... |
Jake | |
| 2003 | Blue Heelers Blue Heelers Blue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :... |
Brad Fingleton | |
| 2003 | Always Greener Always Greener Always Greener was an Australian television drama/comedy series that aired on the Seven Network which followed the fortunes of two families, one from the city and the other from the country, when they decide to switch homes and start a new direction in life for themselves... |
Pete 'The Love Professor' Jones | |
| 2003 | Tuck and Cover | Pete |