Anthony Simcoe
{{Short description|Australian actor (born 1969)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Anthony Simcoe
| image = Anthony Simcoe 2.jpg
| caption = Anthony Simcoe at Deepcon 2006
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|06|07|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
}}
Anthony Simcoe (born 7 June 1969) is an Australian actor, known for his portrayal of Steve Kerrigan in the 1997 film The Castle and Ka D'Argo in the science fiction television series Farscape.
Early life and education
Simcoe is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney. He holds an MFA in Drama, specialising in actor training.{{cn|date=September 2024}}
Career
=Acting=
Simcoe gained international fame when he was cast as Ka D'Argo in Farscape.{{cn|date=September 2024}}
He has also appeared in several other television series including Chameleon.{{cn|date=September 2024}} He also does an appearance in the 2003 short film Syntax Error.{{cite web | title=Syntax Error (2003) | website=Screen Australia | url=https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/syntax-error-2003/20102/ | access-date=7 September 2024}}
=Music=
Simcoe co-founded and performed in the band Signal Room, along with actor/drummer Wayne Pigram, guitarist Stephen Edwards and bass guitarist Gerry Kortegast. The band was formed during the filming of Farscape, which also featured Pigram. The band toured the US in 2002, 2004, and 2006, and recorded three EPs, which were produced by Tim Whitten.{{cite web | title=Home | website=Signal Room | url=http://www.signalroom.com/ | access-date=7 September 2024}}
Recognition and awards
Simcoe was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series in 2002 for his work on the show.{{cn|date=September 2024}}
Filmography
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! Title ! Character ! Year ! Format ! Notes | ||||
| The Castle | Steve Kerrigan | 1997 | Film | |
| Farscape | Ka D'Argo | 1999–2003 | TV series | |
| Marking Time | Scott Seaton | 2003 | Film | |
| Syntax Error | Steve | 2003 | Film | |
| Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars | Ka D'Argo | 2004 | TV series | |
| The Alice | Melvyn Knigh | 2005 | TV series | Appearance Episode 1:19 |
| Solo | Jim | 2006 | Film | |
| Nim's Island | First Mate | 2008 | Film | |
| Rogue Nation | Major George Johnston | 2009 | TV series | Appearance Episode 1:1 |
| Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities | Danny Chubb | 2009 | TV series | Appearance 2 episodes. |
| The Inbetweeners 2 | Ken Webster | 2014 | Film |
References
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External links
- {{Twitter|id=AnthonySimcoe}}
- {{IMDb name|id=0799402|name=Anthony Simcoe}}
- {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060819154246/http://www.anthonysimcoe.com.au/ |date=19 August 2006 |title=Anthony Simcoe's web site}}
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Category:Australian male film actors
Category:Australian male television actors
Category:Male actors from Sydney
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