Conrad Coleby
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Conrad Julius Coleby is an Australian actor.
and brother of actress Anja Coleby
. He attended Somerset College
on the Gold Coast, graduating in 1996. In the same year, he played the role of Colonel Juan Perón in the school's production of Evita. After having developed a taste for acting in various dramatic and musical productions, Coleby decided to pursue a career in acting, completing his tertiary qualifications at Queensland University of Technology
in 1999. Conrad is now a familiar face of Australia's stage and screen.
Upon graduation Coleby then performed the role of Stuey alongside John Howard, Leanna Walsman and Brendan Cowell in the Sydney Theatre Company's Production of "The Recruit" directed by Robin Nevin. He was then cast in episodes of Always Greener
(2002) and Water Rats
(2000) before landing the role of series regular Scott Zinenko on the Australian medical drama All Saints
, which he played from 2001 to 2004. During the final years of All Saints Conrad also performed the role of Geoff alongside Steve Bisely, John Wood, Aaron Pederson and Jeremy Sims in the Sydney Theatre Company production of "The Club" by David Williamson at the Sydney Opera House.
Conrad also sung the principal role of "Lt Cable" in Roger and Hammerstein's "South Pacific" presented at the Theatre Royale in 2005.
He next portrayed student counsellor and former town resident Adam Wilde on the Australian drama series headLand
from 2005 to 2006. Coleby also appeared as a front-row footballer called "Billy" in the 2006 Australian film The Final Winter
. Since late 2007 he has portrayed Roman Harris on the world wide soap opera Home and Away
, but he played his last episode on 11 June 2009.
Conrad also performed the lead role of "Tom" in "The Glass Menagerie" written by Tennessee Williams for Queenslabd Theatre Company. He was nominated for a Matilda Award for his work.
Conrad has lately performed the part of the main cast of the popular Australian drama series, Sea Patrol
, for the 2010 season of the show, playing the role of Dylan "Dutchy" Mulholland. Conrad was nominated for a Logie in 2002 for "Best New Talent".
actor Esther Anderson. the relationship has ended. Coleby has played the love interest of Anderson's character in Home and Away
.
Biography
Coleby is the son of actor Robert ColebyRobert Coleby
Robert Coleby is a British actor who has spent most of his career in Australia. Active since the 1970s, he has over 70 film and television credits to his name. Coleby has acted on stage in numerous productions for Queensland Theatre Company based in Brisbane, Australia.Robert's real name is Robert...
and brother of actress Anja Coleby
Anja Coleby
Anja Coleby is an Australian model and television actress.- Career :Coleby has appeared in a number of US science fiction and action series, and in Australian film and TV. She was a main cast member of the TV series Flipper, playing the character Holly Myers for three seasons...
. He attended Somerset College
Somerset College
Somerset College is a non-denominational Christian school located in Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, Australia.- History :Somerset College is one of Australia's leading independent primary and secondary education providers. Established in 1983, Somerset College has achieved a much esteemed position in...
on the Gold Coast, graduating in 1996. In the same year, he played the role of Colonel Juan Perón in the school's production of Evita. After having developed a taste for acting in various dramatic and musical productions, Coleby decided to pursue a career in acting, completing his tertiary qualifications at Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology is an Australian university with an applied emphasis in courses and research. Based in Brisbane, it has 40,000 students, including 6,000 international students, over 4,000 staff members, and an annual budget of more than A$750 million.QUT is marketed as "A...
in 1999. Conrad is now a familiar face of Australia's stage and screen.
Career
In 1999, before leaving drama school Coleby co-starred with, then little known, Irish actor Eoin Moloney in the TV movie "Sabrina Down Under", filmed in Australia's Hamilton Island.Upon graduation Coleby then performed the role of Stuey alongside John Howard, Leanna Walsman and Brendan Cowell in the Sydney Theatre Company's Production of "The Recruit" directed by Robin Nevin. He was then cast in episodes of Always Greener
Always Greener
Always Greener was an Australian television drama/comedy series that aired on the Seven Network which followed the fortunes of two families, one from the city and the other from the country, when they decide to switch homes and start a new direction in life for themselves...
(2002) and Water Rats
Water Rats (TV series)
Water Rats is an Australian TV police procedural broadcast on the Nine Network from 1996 to 2001. The series was based around the men and women of the Sydney Water Police who fight crime across Sydney Harbour and surrounding locales. The show was set on and around Goat Island in Sydney...
(2000) before landing the role of series regular Scott Zinenko on the Australian medical drama All Saints
All Saints (TV series)
All Saints is an Australian medical drama which first screened on the Seven Network. The series debuted on 24 February 1998 and concluded its run on 27 October 2009...
, which he played from 2001 to 2004. During the final years of All Saints Conrad also performed the role of Geoff alongside Steve Bisely, John Wood, Aaron Pederson and Jeremy Sims in the Sydney Theatre Company production of "The Club" by David Williamson at the Sydney Opera House.
Conrad also sung the principal role of "Lt Cable" in Roger and Hammerstein's "South Pacific" presented at the Theatre Royale in 2005.
He next portrayed student counsellor and former town resident Adam Wilde on the Australian drama series headLand
HeadLand
headLand is an Australian drama television series produced by the Seven Network which ran from 15 November 2005 to 21 January 2006. The Seven Network filmed 52 episodes in the first series. Production on the second series had begun before any episodes were aired.Set in a university, headLand...
from 2005 to 2006. Coleby also appeared as a front-row footballer called "Billy" in the 2006 Australian film The Final Winter
The Final Winter
The Final Winter is an Australian drama film released in 2007. It was directed by Brian Andrews and Jane Forrest and produced by Anthony Coffee, and Michelle Russell, while independently produced it is being distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was written by Matthew Nable who also starred as the...
. Since late 2007 he has portrayed Roman Harris on the world wide soap opera Home and Away
Home and Away
Home and Away is an Australian soap opera that has been produced in Sydney since July 1987 and is airing on the Seven Network since 17 January 1988. It is the second-longest-running drama and most popular soap opera on Australian television...
, but he played his last episode on 11 June 2009.
Conrad also performed the lead role of "Tom" in "The Glass Menagerie" written by Tennessee Williams for Queenslabd Theatre Company. He was nominated for a Matilda Award for his work.
Conrad has lately performed the part of the main cast of the popular Australian drama series, Sea Patrol
Sea Patrol
Sea Patrol may refer to:*Sea Patrol, an Australian television series from 2007-2011**Sea Patrol **Sea Patrol , known as Sea Patrol II: The Coup**Sea Patrol , known as Sea Patrol: Red Gold...
, for the 2010 season of the show, playing the role of Dylan "Dutchy" Mulholland. Conrad was nominated for a Logie in 2002 for "Best New Talent".
Personal life
In the past Coleby has dated Home and AwayHome and Away
Home and Away is an Australian soap opera that has been produced in Sydney since July 1987 and is airing on the Seven Network since 17 January 1988. It is the second-longest-running drama and most popular soap opera on Australian television...
actor Esther Anderson. the relationship has ended. Coleby has played the love interest of Anderson's character in Home and Away
Home and Away
Home and Away is an Australian soap opera that has been produced in Sydney since July 1987 and is airing on the Seven Network since 17 January 1988. It is the second-longest-running drama and most popular soap opera on Australian television...
.
Filmography
| Year | Series/Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Sea Patrol Sea Patrol Sea Patrol may refer to:*Sea Patrol, an Australian television series from 2007-2011**Sea Patrol **Sea Patrol , known as Sea Patrol II: The Coup**Sea Patrol , known as Sea Patrol: Red Gold... |
PO Bosun Dylan "Dutchy" Mulholland | 29 episodes |
| 2007–2009 | Home & Away | Roman Harris | 180 episodes |
| 2007 | The Final Winter The Final Winter The Final Winter is an Australian drama film released in 2007. It was directed by Brian Andrews and Jane Forrest and produced by Anthony Coffee, and Michelle Russell, while independently produced it is being distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was written by Matthew Nable who also starred as the... |
Billy | with John Jarratt & Michelle Langstone Michelle Langstone Michelle Langstone is a New Zealand actress who has been in many films and television series over the years in both New Zealand, and in Australia. She starred as Dr. Katherine "Kat" Manx in the hit-television series Power Rangers: S.P.D., and later appeared as Master Guin in Power Rangers: Jungle... |
| 2005–2006 | headLand HeadLand headLand is an Australian drama television series produced by the Seven Network which ran from 15 November 2005 to 21 January 2006. The Seven Network filmed 52 episodes in the first series. Production on the second series had begun before any episodes were aired.Set in a university, headLand... |
Adam Wilde | 52 episodes |
| 2001–2004 | All Saints All Saints (TV series) All Saints is an Australian medical drama which first screened on the Seven Network. The series debuted on 24 February 1998 and concluded its run on 27 October 2009... |
Ambulance Officer Scott Zinenko | 160 episodes |
| 2002 | Always Greener Always Greener Always Greener was an Australian television drama/comedy series that aired on the Seven Network which followed the fortunes of two families, one from the city and the other from the country, when they decide to switch homes and start a new direction in life for themselves... |
Fantasy Cam | episode "Here We Go Again" |
| 2001 | Flat Chat Flat Chat Flat Chat is a compilation album from the Australian band Midnight Oil. It is a collection of their heavier rock songs, which gave them their reputation... |
episode "The Mating Game" | |
| 2000 | Water Rats Water Rats (TV series) Water Rats is an Australian TV police procedural broadcast on the Nine Network from 1996 to 2001. The series was based around the men and women of the Sydney Water Police who fight crime across Sydney Harbour and surrounding locales. The show was set on and around Goat Island in Sydney... |
James St Clare | 2 episodes – "Family Values" & "Bye Bye Charlie" |
| 1999 | Sabrina, Down Under Sabrina, Down Under Sabrina, Down Under is a 1999 television movie produced for ABC. It is a sequel to Sabrina Goes to Rome and is a companion to the Sabrina, the Teenage Witch TV series. The movie features only two characters from the TV series: teenage witch Sabrina Spellman , and talking cat Salem Saberhagen... |
Jerome Hestor | next to Melissa Joan Hart Melissa Joan Hart Melissa Joan Catherine Hart is an American actress, writer, television director, television producer, singer and businesswoman... & Tara Strong Tara Strong Tara Lyn Strong is a Canadian actress, voice-over artist, singer, who is best known for her voice work in cartoons.-Early life and career:... |
| 1989 | Tanamera - Lion of Singapore Tanamera - Lion of Singapore Tanamera - Lion of Singapore is an 1989 Australian drama serial, also shown in the United Kingdom, concerning the intertwined lives of two leading families of Singapore, the Dexters and the Soongs, from 1935 to 1948... |
Benjy No. 3 | TV miniseries |