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'''Dai Paterson''' (born 24 April 1977) in [[Tasmania, Australia]]) is an [[Australian]] stage and film [[actor]] who has appeared in such television series as ''[[Beastmaster]]'' and ''[[Dog's Head Bay]]''. Being theatrically trained, he has also acted in such stage productions as "Troy's House", "The Proposal", "[[The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui]]", "Henry VI, Part I" and "Waiting for Godot". He is currently represented by RGM Management. |
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|birth_name = David Paterson |
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|birth_date = 24 April 1977 |
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|birth_place = [[Tasmania]], Australia |
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'''Dai Paterson''', also known as '''David Paterson'''<ref name="united">{{Cite web |title=David Paterson |url=https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/david-paterson |website=United Agents}}</ref> (born 24 April 1977) is an Australian actor, musician and composer, who has appeared in such television series as ''[[BeastMaster (TV series)|BeastMaster]]'' and ''[[Dog's Head Bay]]''.<ref name="Hallett"/><ref>{{Citation | last= Lee Lewes | first= Jaqueline | title= Dog's bay watch | url= | periodical= The Courier Mail | date= 29 March 1999}}</ref> He is theatrically trained, and has acted in such stage productions as ''[[Troy's House]]'', ''[[The Proposal (play)|The Proposal]]'', ''[[The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui]]'', ''[[Henry VI (play)|Henry VI]], Part I'', and ''[[Waiting for Godot]]''. He is represented by United Agents based in Soho London.<ref name="united"/> |
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==Early |
==Early life and education== |
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Paterson is the son of [[ABC Radio Hobart|ABC radio]] presenter Ric Paterson.<ref name="Hallett">{{Citation | last= Hallett | first= Nina | title= Ric and son | url= | periodical= The Sunday Tasmanian | date= 12 March 2005}}</ref> |
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Paterson was born in Tasmania, Australia. His parents were both involved with local theatre in Tasmania. Dai gained an interest in the craft at school where undertook performance classes.<ref name="Hallett"/> His formal education took him to the [[National Institute of Dramatic Art]] (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia but he failed to complete the course.<ref name="Hallett"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Paterson's film debut started with Australian band [[Silverchair]] in their music video for their song "[[Emotion Sickness]]" in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 September 2012 |title=Silverchair - Emotion Sickness (Official Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHDiN10CDj0&feature=youtu.be&t=398 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/xHDiN10CDj0 |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Between small roles, theatre and failed television series ''Dog's Head Bay'', he landed the role of King Voden on the Canadian television series ''BeastMaster''. His character appeared in nine episodes throughout the second season. |
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| ⚫ | When his character did not return, Paterson moved on to the movie drama ''[[The Turner Affair]]'' co-starring actress [[Rachel Blakely]]. He went back to small guest appearances on various television series including ''[[Blue Heelers]]'' and ''[[Stingers (TV series)|Stingers]]'' before finding acclaim on the stage. |
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In 2004, Dai won critical praise for his portrayal as Danny in the play ''Happy New''; a play about two brothers who had been traumatized in childhood and in the eye of a media storm. Dai is currently with the theatrical company ''So Much Art...So Few Bullets''. |
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In 2003 Paterson starred opposite [[Maria Mercedes (actress)|Maria Mercedes]] in [[Anna Kannava]]'s art house film ''[[Dreams for Life]]''.<ref>{{Citation | last= Martin | first= Adrian | title= Dreams for Life | url= https://www.filmcritic.com.au/reviews/d/dreams_for_life.html | periodical= Film Critic: Adrian Martin | date= March 2004}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | last= Williams | first= Evan | title= Look, ma, no computer tricks | url= | periodical= The Weekend Australian | date= 12 March 2005}}</ref> Paterson played the role of Martin. The film had an Australian release and received film industry nominations and awards, and was seen in film festivals in Australia, France, North America, Cyprus, and Italy. |
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He also starred in the unreleased Australian Film "Right Here, Right Now" made in 2003 directed by Matthew Newton. |
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In 2004, Paterson portrayed Danny in the play ''Happy New'', a play about two brothers who had been traumatized in childhood and in the eye of a media storm.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/06/01/1086058836018.html The chicken or the egg?]</ref> ''Happy New'' got reviewed.<ref>Review: Bill Perrett, Agenda, 13 June 2004, 23</ref><ref>Review: Helen Thomson, A3, 8 June 2004, 8</ref><ref>Review: Kate Herbert, The Herald Sun, 16 June 2004, 62</ref> Paterson is working with the theatrical company ''So Much Art... So Few Bullets''. |
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He starred in the unreleased Australian film ''Right Here, Right Now'' made in 2003 directed by Matthew Newton. The film screened at Canada's Rebelfest independent film festival where it won the award for best feature film.<ref>{{Citation | last= Martain | first= Tim | title= Winning Aussie film has a Tassie flavour | url= | periodical= The Mercury | date= 16 September 2006}}</ref> |
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Paterson composed the score for the film ''Lake Mungo''. |
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He recently done the score to Australian film [[Lake Mungo (film)|Lake Mungo]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:34, 16 February 2024
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Dai Paterson, also known as David Paterson[1] (born 24 April 1977) is an Australian actor, musician and composer, who has appeared in such television series as BeastMaster and Dog's Head Bay.[2][3] He is theatrically trained, and has acted in such stage productions as Troy's House, The Proposal, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Henry VI, Part I, and Waiting for Godot. He is represented by United Agents based in Soho London.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Paterson is the son of ABC radio presenter Ric Paterson.[2] Paterson was born in Tasmania, Australia. His parents were both involved with local theatre in Tasmania. Dai gained an interest in the craft at school where undertook performance classes.[2] His formal education took him to the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia but he failed to complete the course.[2]
Career[edit]
Paterson's film debut started with Australian band Silverchair in their music video for their song "Emotion Sickness" in 1999.[4] Between small roles, theatre and failed television series Dog's Head Bay, he landed the role of King Voden on the Canadian television series BeastMaster. His character appeared in nine episodes throughout the second season.
When his character did not return, Paterson moved on to the movie drama The Turner Affair co-starring actress Rachel Blakely. He went back to small guest appearances on various television series including Blue Heelers and Stingers before finding acclaim on the stage.
In 2003 Paterson starred opposite Maria Mercedes in Anna Kannava's art house film Dreams for Life.[5][6] Paterson played the role of Martin. The film had an Australian release and received film industry nominations and awards, and was seen in film festivals in Australia, France, North America, Cyprus, and Italy.
In 2004, Paterson portrayed Danny in the play Happy New, a play about two brothers who had been traumatized in childhood and in the eye of a media storm.[7] Happy New got reviewed.[8][9][10] Paterson is working with the theatrical company So Much Art... So Few Bullets.
He starred in the unreleased Australian film Right Here, Right Now made in 2003 directed by Matthew Newton. The film screened at Canada's Rebelfest independent film festival where it won the award for best feature film.[11]
Paterson composed the score for the film Lake Mungo.
Paterson moved to London in 2007 and resides in the seaside town of Brighton in East Sussex. He performs with his band Rhodesia in London.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "David Paterson". United Agents.
- ^ a b c d Hallett, Nina (12 March 2005), "Ric and son", The Sunday Tasmanian
- ^ Lee Lewes, Jaqueline (29 March 1999), "Dog's bay watch", The Courier Mail
- ^ "Silverchair - Emotion Sickness (Official Video)". YouTube. 28 September 2012. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021.
- ^ Martin, Adrian (March 2004), "Dreams for Life", Film Critic: Adrian Martin
- ^ Williams, Evan (12 March 2005), "Look, ma, no computer tricks", The Weekend Australian
- ^ The chicken or the egg?
- ^ Review: Bill Perrett, Agenda, 13 June 2004, 23
- ^ Review: Helen Thomson, A3, 8 June 2004, 8
- ^ Review: Kate Herbert, The Herald Sun, 16 June 2004, 62
- ^ Martain, Tim (16 September 2006), "Winning Aussie film has a Tassie flavour", The Mercury
External links[edit]
- Dai Paterson at IMDb