Dai Paterson | |
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| Born | 24 April 1977 |
Dai Paterson (born 24 April 1977) 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 United Agents based in Soho London.
Early life and education
Paterson was born in Tasmania, Australia. His 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 the movie drama The Turner Affair co-starring actress Rachel Blakely. Dai went back to small guest appearances on various television series including Blue Heelers and Stingers before finding acclaim on the stage.
In 2003 Dai starred opposite Maria Mercedes in Anna Kannava's Critically Acclaimed Art House film Dreams For Life . Dai played the role of Martin. The film had an Australian release and received film industry nominations & awards , as well as being seen in film Festivals in Australia , France, North America , Cyprus & Italy .
In 2004, Dai 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.[1] 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.
References
External links
- Dai Paterson at IMDb
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