Henry Nixon
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Henry Nixon is an Australian actor.
Henry Nixon was born in the 1970s at St Margaret's Hospital on Crown Street in the inner-Sydney suburb of Surry Hills. As a teenager, he attended Narrabundah College
in Canberra, and there he studied drama.
He graduated from the Australian National University
with an Arts degree, majoring in Anthropology, Sociology and English, before deciding to pursue an acting career. He auditioned for and was accepted into the National Institute of Dramatic Art
(NIDA) in Sydney.
Since graduating from NIDA in 2000 Nixon has worked extensively in film, television and theatre.
In 2002 he regularly played the character Chris King in the popular Channel 5 TV serial Don't Blame Me
(or Don't Blame the Koalas). He is known for his work as Sterlo McCormack on All Saints
, an Australian hospital drama. In 2009, Nixon portrayed Lieutenant Hugh (Ivy League) Corrigan in the HBO Film follow-up to Band of Brothers, The Pacific.
Henry Nixon was born in the 1970s at St Margaret's Hospital on Crown Street in the inner-Sydney suburb of Surry Hills. As a teenager, he attended Narrabundah College
Narrabundah College
Narrabundah College is a government college that teaches the last two years of secondary education in the Australian Capital Territory. It was the first school in Australia to offer the International Baccalaureate, starting the programme in February 1978....
in Canberra, and there he studied drama.
He graduated from the Australian National University
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a teaching and research university located in the Australian capital, Canberra.As of 2009, the ANU employs 3,945 administrative staff who teach approximately 10,000 undergraduates, and 7,500 postgraduate students...
with an Arts degree, majoring in Anthropology, Sociology and English, before deciding to pursue an acting career. He auditioned for and was accepted into the National Institute of Dramatic Art
National Institute of Dramatic Art
The National Institute of Dramatic Art is an Australian national training institute for students of theatre, film, and television, based in the Sydney suburb of Kensington. It is supported by the federal Office for the Arts, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. NIDA is located adjacent...
(NIDA) in Sydney.
Since graduating from NIDA in 2000 Nixon has worked extensively in film, television and theatre.
In 2002 he regularly played the character Chris King in the popular Channel 5 TV serial Don't Blame Me
Don't Blame Me (TV series)
Don't Blame Me is an Australian children's television program currently shown on the ABC3.In the United Kingdom the show is known as Don't Blame the Koalas....
(or Don't Blame the Koalas). He is known for his work as Sterlo McCormack on 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...
, an Australian hospital drama. In 2009, Nixon portrayed Lieutenant Hugh (Ivy League) Corrigan in the HBO Film follow-up to Band of Brothers, The Pacific.
Filmography
- The Lost World (2002) (or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World) (Episode: "Tapestry"), as Bartholomew Thorne
- Home and AwayHome and AwayHome 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...
(2002) (Season 1, Episode 3270), as Steve McLaren - Don't Blame MeDon't Blame Me (TV series)Don't Blame Me is an Australian children's television program currently shown on the ABC3.In the United Kingdom the show is known as Don't Blame the Koalas....
(or Don't Blame the Koalas) (2002) as Chris King - SomersaultSomersault (film)Somersault is an Australian independent film, written and directed by Cate Shortland and released in September 2004. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival...
(2004), as Nick - All SaintsAll 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...
(2003–2004), as Sterling (Sterlo) McCormack (52 episodes)Season 6 - Season 7 - Safety in Numbers (2005), as Nigel
- McLeod's DaughtersMcLeod's DaughtersMcLeod's Daughters is a Logie award-winning Australian drama series that aired on the Nine Network from 2001 to 2009. It tells the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess McLeod, who are reunited after they inherit the family farm...
(2001–2006), as Greg Dawson (6 episodes) - Happy FeetHappy FeetHappy Feet is a 2006 American-Australian computer-animated family film with music, directed and co-written by George Miller. It was produced at Sydney-based visual effects and animation studio Animal Logic for Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures and Kingdom Feature Productions and was released...
(2006) (as live action cast) - Feeling Lonely? (2007), as Drew
- Noise (2007), as Craig Finlay
- The Black BalloonThe Black Balloon (film)The Black Balloon is a 2008 Australian|British AFI award-winning dramedy feature film which stars Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward as well as a cast of newcomers. It is directed by first time feature film director, Elissa Down.The film was released in Australian...
(2008), as Trevor - $9.99$9.99$9.99 is a 2008 Australian/Israeli stop motion film written and directed by Tatia Rosenthal, with the screenplay by Etgar Keret. This film marks the third collaboration between Rosenthal and Keret...
(2008), as Drazen/beanbag/radio announcer (as voice only) - NightwalkingNightwalkingNightwalking is a 2008 British short film comedy horror directed by Daniel Cormack, starring Raquel Cassidy and Lloyd Woolf....
(2009), as Dad - TriangleTriangle (2009 film)Triangle is a 2009 British-Australian psychological horror film, directed by Christopher Smith, and starring Melissa George, Rachael Carpani and Liam Hemsworth. It is set in the Bermuda Triangle. The film was released in the UK on 16 October 2009....
(2009), as Downey - Squid: The Movie (2010), as Alan or Uncle FesterUncle FesterGordon Craven, Uncle Fester, or Fester Addams, is a member of the fictional Addams Family. He was played by Jackie Coogan in the original television series, by Christopher Lloyd in the first two feature films, and by Patrick Thomas in the third, Addams Family Reunion. Finally, Michael Roberds...
- The PacificThe Pacific (miniseries)The Pacific is a 2010 television series produced by HBO, Seven Network Australia, Sky Movies, Playtone and DreamWorks that premiered in the United States on March 14, 2010....
(2010), as Lt. Hugh (Ivy League) Corrigan - Cold Sore (2010), as Guy
- ScumbusScumbusScumbus is an Australian comedy film written and produced by Ed Kavalee. The film stars Kavalee, Toby Truslove and Lachy Hulme. It was filmed in Melbourne, Victoria.-Cast:*Ed Kavalee as Tom*Toby Truslove as Red*Lachy Hulme as Adam*Henry Nixon as David...
(2011), as Adam