Career

Gilbertson began acting at the age of six when he played the character of Sorrow in a local production of Madama Butterfly

Madama Butterfly

Madama Butterfly is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Puccini based his opera in part on the short story "Madame Butterfly" by John Luther Long, which was dramatized by David Belasco...

. He made his screen debut in 2002 playing the role of Greggy in Australian Rules

Australian Rules (film)

Australian Rules, is a 2002 Australian film directed by Paul Goldman. The film was adapted from the novel Deadly, Unna? by Phillip Gwynne. It stars Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Tom Budge, Brian Torry and Lisa Flanagan...

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His big break came in 2009 when he landed the lead role of Billy Conway in Accidents Happen

Accidents Happen

Accidents Happen is a 2010 Australian coming of age comedy drama film directed by Andrew Lancaster and starring Geena Davis, Harrison Gilbertson, Sebastian Gregory, Harry Cook, Joel Tobeck and Sarah Woods. Written by Brian Carbee, based on his own childhood and adolescence, the story revolves...

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Reviewers commended his performance and acting abilities.

He won the 2010 AFI Young Actor Award for his performance as Frank Tiffin in Beneath Hill 60

Beneath Hill 60

Beneath Hill 60 is a 2010 Australian war film directed by Jeremy Sims and written by David Roach.Set during World War I, the film tells the story of the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company’s effort to mine beneath a German bunker and detonate an explosive charge to aid the advance of British troops...

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He is also renowned for his comical appearances in 'Mount Osmond'.

Filmography

List of film and television credits

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2002	Australian Rules Australian Rules (film) Australian Rules, is a 2002 Australian film directed by Paul Goldman. The film was adapted from the novel Deadly, Unna? by Phillip Gwynne. It stars Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Tom Budge, Brian Torry and Lisa Flanagan...	Greggy
2009	Accidents Happen Accidents Happen Accidents Happen is a 2010 Australian coming of age comedy drama film directed by Andrew Lancaster and starring Geena Davis, Harrison Gilbertson, Sebastian Gregory, Harry Cook, Joel Tobeck and Sarah Woods. Written by Brian Carbee, based on his own childhood and adolescence, the story revolves...	Billy Conway	Lead role
2009	Blessed Blessed (2009 film) Blessed is a 2009 drama film. It was released in Australia on 10 September 2009. It stars Miranda Otto and Frances O'Connor. It is a film adaptation of the play Who's Afraid of the Working Class?....	Daniel
2010	Beneath Hill 60 Beneath Hill 60 Beneath Hill 60 is a 2010 Australian war film directed by Jeremy Sims and written by David Roach.Set during World War I, the film tells the story of the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company’s effort to mine beneath a German bunker and detonate an explosive charge to aid the advance of British troops...	Frank Tiffin	Australian Film Institute Young Actor Award
2010	What's Wrong with Virginia What's Wrong with Virginia What's Wrong with Virginia is a 2010 film by director Dustin Lance Black, starring Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Emma Roberts, Carrie Preston and Toby Jones.- Plot :...	Emmett
2011/2012	Conspiracy 365 Conspiracy 365 Conspiracy 365 is an Australian drama series produced by for Family Movie Channel set to screen from January 2012.The series is based on a series of books written by Gabrielle Lord...	Callum Ormond	12-part series depicting each month. Original books written by Gabrielle Lord Gabrielle Lord Gabrielle Craig Lord is an Australian writer who has been described as Australia's first lady of crime. She has published a wide range of writing including reviews, articles, short stories and non-fiction, but she is best known for her psychological thrillers.-Life:Lord was born in Sydney... .

Awards and Nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominated Work	Result
2010	Australian Film Institute Awards Australian Film Institute Awards The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,...	Young Actor Award	Beneath Hill 60 Beneath Hill 60 Beneath Hill 60 is a 2010 Australian war film directed by Jeremy Sims and written by David Roach.Set during World War I, the film tells the story of the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company’s effort to mine beneath a German bunker and detonate an explosive charge to aid the advance of British troops...

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