Jansen Spencer
{{Short description|Australian actor}}
{{BLP sources|date=June 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox person
|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1981|5|25}}
|birth_place=Melbourne, Australia
|occupation = Actor
|yearsactive=1987–present
}}
Jansen Spencer (born 25 May 1981) is an Australian actor best known for his part in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
Career
In 1997, Spencer heard about the possibility of a role on Neighbours and initially auditioned for a small part, only to receive the part of Paul McClain.{{cite magazine|last=Peake|first=Jon|date=14–27 November 1998|title=Daddy's boy|magazine=Inside Soap|issue=114|pages=16–17}} Originally slated for only a few guest appearances, he proved so popular they kept him on as a regular until 2001. Paul's exit storyline saw him leaving to play football for the Adelaide Crows.{{cite magazine|date=2–15 February 2002|title=Footie farewell|magazine=Inside Soap|issue=198|pages=7}}
Spencer performed in a few pantomimes in the UK after his departure from Neighbours. He later reprised his role in a cameo for the soap's 20th anniversary episode, broadcast in July 2005.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a20611/more-neighbours-returns-confirmed.html|title=More Neighbours returns confirmed|last=Green|first=Kris|date=14 April 2005|publisher=Digital Spy|access-date=10 February 2011}}
Spencer went on to work as a real estate agent on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.{{cite web | url=https://joelhoodproperty.com.au/jansen-spencer/ | title=Jansen Spencer, Agent at Joel Hood Property }}
Personal life
Spencer is married to wife Romany, with whom he has two children, daughter Elodie and son Sullivan.{{cite web | url=https://joelhoodproperty.com.au/jansen-spencer/ | title=Jansen Spencer, Agent at Joel Hood Property }}
Filmography
=Film=
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! Type | |||
| 2011 | Yes I Can | Short film |
=Television=
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! Type | |||
| 1987 | The Flying Doctors | Jamie Brett | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1996 | Skippy | TV series | |
| 1997 | Newlyweds | Guest appearance | TV series |
| 1996–2001; 2005 | Neighbours | Paul McClain | TV series, 323 episodes |
| 2002 | Blue Heelers | Robbie Hart | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2005 | Holly's Heroes | Cousin Vito | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2010 | Rush | Dimitrius / Gunman | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Winners & Losers | Jim | TV series, 1 episode |
Theatre
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! Type | |||
| 1999–00 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield |
| 2000–04 | Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs | The Prince | Swansea Grand Theatre, Hull New Theatre, Kings Theatre, Southsea |
| 2001–02 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|0817975}}
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Category:Australian male television actors