Scott Johnson (actor)
Scott Johnson is an Australian actor, singer and musician.
Personal life
[edit]In November 2004 Scott married his partner of 11 years, actress Rachel Gordon. The two met at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.
Career
[edit]Scott graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1996.[1] Since graduation, he has combined stage acting with various roles in Australian television and films. He is also a tutor at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) Sydney.[2]
Scott appeared in long-running Australian soap Neighbours in 2007 as Terrence Chesterton, an accomplice to Charlotte Stone, played by his real-life wife, Rachel Gordon. Scott also appeared on Blue Heelers in 2005, during the time that Rachel Gordon had a long-running role as Detective Senior Constable Amy Fox.
He starred for nearly two years as "Tommy DeVito" in the long-running Australian production of Jersey Boys in Melbourne and Sydney.[3][4]
Theatre Roles
[edit](Not a complete list)
- Jersey Boys (2009 - 2011) Jersey Boys Australia
- Anatomy Titus Fall of Rome (2008) Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) and Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC)
- August Moon (2008) Queensland Theatre Company
- Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2007) Queensland Theatre Company
- Go Pinocchio (2006) Theatre of Image
- How Like an Angel (2004) Railway Street Theatre Co
- Wonderlands (2003) Hothouse/Griffin Theatre Company
- Crimes of the Heart Marion Street Theatre
- The Crucible Sydney Theatre Company
- Hansel and Gretel Sydney Theatre Company/Theatre of Image
- Third World Blues (1998) Sydney Theatre Company
- The Siege of Frank Sinatra (1998) Ensemble Theatre
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Heaven on the 4th Floor | Nurse | Short |
| 2002 | McLeod's Daughters | Rowan Simmons | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Jessica | Phillips | TV Movie |
| 2005 | Blue Heelers | Steven Prior | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Razzle Dazzle A Journey into Dance | Vomit Child's Father | |
| 2007 | Road Rage | Angry Driver | Short |
| 2007 | Neighbours | Terrence Chesterton | 8 episodes |
| 2010 | Offspring (TV series) | Tim | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Rescue: Special Ops | Brad Golen | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Four Quarters | Trent | 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Preacher | Abraham | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Alba | Thomas | Short |
| 2021 | Harrow (TV series) | Josh Mercado | 1 episode |
| 2021 | The Newsreader | Stuart Tipple | 1 episode |
| 2023 | In Our Blood | Constable Barnaby | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 2010 Helpmann Awards. Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical - Jersey Boys[5]
- 2010 Sydney Theatre Awards. Nomination for best performance by an actor in a musical or cabaret - Jersey Boys[6]
- 2009 Green Room Awards. Nomination for Best Male Artist in a Leading Role (Music Theatre) - Jersey Boys[7]
References
[edit]- ^ NIDA Alumni. National Institute of Dramatic Art | Retrieved 1 April 2013 Archived 7 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Tread the boards with NIDA graduates. Canberra times 29 December 2012 | Retrieved 1 April 2013
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
- ^ Male Artist in A Leading Role. Green Room Awards 2009 | Retrieved 1 April 2013 Archived 28 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine