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.

Early life and education

Dai's parents were both involved with local theater in Tasmania. Dai gained an interest in the craft and began training at the age of fourteen. His formal education took him to the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia.

Career

Dai's film debut started with Australian band Silverchair in their music video for their song "Emotion Sickness". Between small roles, theatre and failed television series Dog's Head Bay Dai 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, Dai moved on to his movie debut in the drama The Turner Affair co-starring actress Rachel Blakely. The film was not successful. He was payed 250 Australian dollars. Dai went back to small guest appearances on various television series including Blue Heelers and Stingers before finding acclaim on the stage.

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.

He also starred in the unreleased Australian film Right Here, Right Now made in 2003 directed by Matthew Newton.

Dai composed the score for the film Lake Mungo.

Dai moved to London in 2007 and currently resides in the seaside town of Brighton in East Sussex. He performs with his band Rhodesia in London.

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