Anthony Simcoe
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Anthony Simcoe is an Australian actor, best known for his portrayal of Ka D'Argo in the science fiction television series Farscape
.
The 6' 6" Simcoe is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney. He holds an MFA
in Drama, specializing in actor training.
Simcoe gained international fame when he was cast as Ka D'Argo in Farscape. He was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series
in 2002 for his work on the show. He has also appeared in several other television series including Chameleon. He also does an appearance in the short film Syntax Error.
Between acting roles he works as a freelance corporate trainer. He also performs in the band "Signal Room" (formerly known as The Giant Killers, and Number 96), along with fellow Farscape cast member Wayne Pygram
. He has two sons, Willem Lee and Jackson Ty; both born on Fridays.
Farscape
Farscape is an Australian-American science fiction television series filmed in Australia and produced originally for the Nine Network. The series was conceived by Rockne S. O'Bannon and produced by Jim Henson Productions and Hallmark Entertainment...
.
The 6' 6" Simcoe is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney. He holds an MFA
Master of Fine Arts
A Master of Fine Arts is a graduate degree typically requiring 2–3 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree , although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is usually awarded in visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, dance, or theatre/performing arts...
in Drama, specializing in actor training.
Simcoe gained international fame when he was cast as Ka D'Argo in Farscape. He was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series
Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television
The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Supporting Actor on Television:N.B. Year column refers to year of eligibility, the actual ceremonies are held the following year to those stated....
in 2002 for his work on the show. He has also appeared in several other television series including Chameleon. He also does an appearance in the short film Syntax Error.
Between acting roles he works as a freelance corporate trainer. He also performs in the band "Signal Room" (formerly known as The Giant Killers, and Number 96), along with fellow Farscape cast member Wayne Pygram
Wayne Pygram
Wayne Pigram , better known by his stage name Wayne Pygram, is an Australian actor, known for his role as Scorpius in the science fiction series Farscape and the miniseries that followed, Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars .Pygram was born in Cootamundra, New South Wales and raised in Wagga Wagga,...
. He has two sons, Willem Lee and Jackson Ty; both born on Fridays.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities is a 13-part Australian television mini-series loosely based on real events that stemmed from the marijuana trade centred around the New South Wales town of Griffith. The timeline of the series is the years between 1976 and 1987. Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities... |
Danny Chubb | 2009 | TV Series | Appearance 2 Episodes. |
| Rogue Nation Rogue Nation Rogue nation can be* Rogue Nation , a book written by Clyde Prestowitz* Rogue state* an organization of the supporters of Rogue Ales Brewery in Oregon... |
Major George Johnston | 2009 | TV Series | Appearance Episode 1:1 |
| Nim's Island Nim's Island Nim's Island is a 2008 Australian adventure-fantasy film directed by Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin and starring Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, and Gerard Butler. The story is based on the book Nim's Island by Wendy Orr. A young girl, Nim, seeks help from the author of her favorite adventure... |
First Mate | 2008 | Film | |
| Solo | Jim | 2006 | Film | |
| The Alice The Alice The Alice was an Australian drama television series created by Justin Monjo and Robyn Sinclair. It was set in the central outback city of Alice Springs. The program began as a successful TV movie, that later spun off a regular series. The series proved less popular and was cancelled by the Nine... |
Melvyn Knigh | 2005 | TV Series | Appearance Episode 1:19 |
| Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars is a television science fiction mini-series written by Rockne S. O'Bannon and David Kemper and directed by Brian Henson. Following the Farscape series' unexpected cancellation in September 2002, it aimed to wrap-up the season four cliffhanger and tie up some elements... |
Ka D'Argo | 2004 | TV Series | |
| Syntax Error | Steve | 2003 | Film | |
| Marking Time Marking Time Marking Time was an Australian television mini-series, consisting of four one-hour episodes. It first aired on 9 and 10 November 2003 on ABC-TV... |
Scott Seaton | 2003 | Film | |
| The Castle The Castle (film) The Castle is a 1997 Australian comedy film directed by Rob Sitch. It starred Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, Stephen Curry, Sophie Lee, Eric Bana and Charles 'Bud' Tingwell. The screenwriting team comprised Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner and Jane Kennedy of Working Dog Productions.The Castle was... |
Steve Kerrigan | 1997 | Film |