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Damien Fotiou | |
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Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse | Elena Mandalis |
Damien Fotiou (Greek: Δαμιανός Φωτίου, romanized: Damianós Fotíou), is an Australian television and film actor of Greek descent.
Early life
Damien is a 1994 graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and teacher and co-owner of "Brave Studios" and "Greentree Acting School" in Footscray, Victoria.
Career
Fotiou had an early role as a second generation Greek Australian in Ana Kokkinos’ Head On (1998), now considered a landmark of Australian cinema.
He is also known for his television work. He had a recurring role in the science fiction series, Thunderstone (1999). He also played Nick Petrides in the soap opera, Neighbours making his first appearance in 2015 and last appearing in 2017. In 2021, Fotiou later had a recurring role in the TV series La Brea as Judah.
Filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1998 | Head On | Joe | Feature film |
2000 | Fovou tous Ellines aka Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns | Jim | Feature film |
2003 | Kangaroo Jack | Baby J | Feature film |
2005 | The Extra | 2nd AD | Feature film |
2006 | The Book of Revelation | Shopkeeper | Feature film |
2013 | Quiz | Cerebrum | Short film |
Television | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1998 | Good Guys, Bad Guys | Johnny Lubich | 1 episode |
1999 | Halifax f.p. | Michael Slevic | 1 episode |
Thunderstone | Sundance / Sutch | Recurring role | |
2002 | The Secret Life of Us | Gerard | 1 episode |
2003 | The Saddle Club | Antoine | 1 episode |
2002–2004 | Blue Heelers | Vinnie Morelli | 3 episodes |
Stingers | Aggi Carrazza / Dominic Dominelli | 2 episodes | |
2005 | Scooter: Secret Agent | Harrison | 1 episode |
2007 | Kick | Nico Angelidis | Recurring role |
2008 | Underbelly | Bill 'Bubba' Kaldas | Season 1, recurring role |
2010 | Rush | Zonneveldt | 2 episodes |
2015, 2017 | Neighbours | Nick Petrides | Recurring role |
2021 | Wentworth | Detective Puzo | 1 episode |
Fires | Macca | 1 episode | |
2022 | More Than This | Daniel | 2 episodes |
2021–2024 | La Brea | Judah | Recurring role |
Stage | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1984 | Oliver! | Workhouse Boys & Fagin's Gang | Adelaide Festival Centre with Southbrook Group & Cameron Mackintosh |
Personal life
Fotiou is married to his Head On co-star, Elena Mandalis, with whom he has two sons. The couple run a drama school in Melbourne, called 'Brave Studios'.
References
- "Damien Fotiou". Greentree Acting.
- Kilkelly, Daniel (24 November 2014). "Neighbours: Damien Fotiou to play Terese Willis's brother Nick". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- https://bravestudios.com.au/teachers/elle-mandalis/
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