Ian Meadows
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Ian Meadows is an Australian actor and writer.
, Western Australia, Meadows trained at Curtin University and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
(WAAPA), graduating in 2005.
, a young troubled boy who was forced by his brother to try and take out Sally Fletcher
, on the long-running Australian soap opera Home and Away
.
Other roles have included a part in The Shark Net, "Elliot" in Tripping Over
, a single-episode role as "Jeff Weiss" on All Saints
, and a major role in the short films Brothers, Legacy, Water, as well as the 2009 film Mao's Last Dancer and the miniseries The Pacific
. Theatre credits include "Modern International Dead" at the Griffin Theatre Company
in Sydney in 2008 for which he earned a nomination for "Best Newcomer" at the Sydney Theatre Awards 2008. He appeared in the Russian play "Ladybird" at the Belvoir St Theatre
, Sydney in March 2009, which he also helped produce and re-write to localise in Australia. In 2010, he has a recurring role on police series Rush
, playing James, the son of Inspector Kerry Vincent (played by Catherine McClements
).
In 2011, Meadows will be seen in the ABC
telemovie Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo
, playing the role of photographer Andrew Cowell, and was also in season three episode of East West 101
, playing Simon. Also in 2011, he will reprise his guest starring role of James Vincent on Rush.
Meadows is also a writer, having written episodes Spirited
, SLiDE
and Offspring
.
Early life and education
Born and raised in CollieCollie
The collie is a distinctive type of herding dog, including many related landraces and formal breeds. It originates in Scotland and Northern England. It is a medium-sized, fairly lightly built dog with a pointed snout, and many types have a distinctive white pattern over the shoulders. Collies...
, Western Australia, Meadows trained at Curtin University and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts , Edith Cowan University was established in 1980 to provide performing arts tuition comparable to the highest calibre of national and international training benchmarks to be able to meet industry needs around the globe.The school is located in the...
(WAAPA), graduating in 2005.
Acting career
Meadow's highest profile television role to date was as Rocco CooperRocco Cooper
Rocco Cooper was a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Home and Away. He was played by Ian Meadows.-Storylines:Rocco caused trouble even before he arrived in the Bay when Deputy Principal Sally Fletcher authorised him to move to Summer Bay High over the head of Principal Brad Armstrong...
, a young troubled boy who was forced by his brother to try and take out Sally Fletcher
Sally Fletcher
Sally Louise Fletcher is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, played by Kate Ritchie...
, on the long-running Australian 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...
.
Other roles have included a part in The Shark Net, "Elliot" in Tripping Over
Tripping Over
Tripping Over is a British/Australian six-part drama series. Its first episode aired on Network Ten in Australia on 25 October 2006, and in the United Kingdom on Five on 30 October 2006. In the UK Tripping Over is repeated on Five Life....
, a single-episode role as "Jeff Weiss" 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...
, and a major role in the short films Brothers, Legacy, Water, as well as the 2009 film Mao's Last Dancer and the miniseries The Pacific
The 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....
. Theatre credits include "Modern International Dead" at the Griffin Theatre Company
Griffin Theatre Company
Griffin Theatre Company is an Australian theatre specialising in new writing. It is the resident theatre company at the SBW Stables Theatre in Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia...
in Sydney in 2008 for which he earned a nomination for "Best Newcomer" at the Sydney Theatre Awards 2008. He appeared in the Russian play "Ladybird" at the Belvoir St Theatre
Belvoir St Theatre
Belvoir St Theatre is an Australian theatre venue in Sydney. The venue in Belvoir Street, Surry Hills previously operated as the Nimrod Theatre, and was founded as "Belvoir St" in 1984 by Sue Hill and Chris Westwood...
, Sydney in March 2009, which he also helped produce and re-write to localise in Australia. In 2010, he has a recurring role on police series Rush
Rush (2008 TV series)
-DVD releases:-Achievements:-International distribution:-External links:...
, playing James, the son of Inspector Kerry Vincent (played by Catherine McClements
Catherine McClements
Catherine McClements is an Australian actress.-Early life:Catherine is the third of four children, and after acting with the St Martin's Youth Arts Centre in Melbourne for a couple of years, she successfully auditioned for the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art when she was 17...
).
In 2011, Meadows will be seen in the ABC
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
telemovie Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo
Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo
Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo is a 2011 Australian two part television miniseries about the beginning of Cleo magazine and its creator, Ita Buttrose...
, playing the role of photographer Andrew Cowell, and was also in season three episode of East West 101
East West 101
East West 101 is a critically acclaimed and award-winning drama series airing on the SBS network. The series was produced and created by Steven Knapman & Kris Wyld, the team behind other drama series such as Wildside and White Collar Blue....
, playing Simon. Also in 2011, he will reprise his guest starring role of James Vincent on Rush.
Meadows is also a writer, having written episodes Spirited
Spirited (TV series)
Spirited is an Australian television drama series made for subscription television channel W which aired for two seasons, from 2010-2011....
, SLiDE
Slide (TV series)
Slide is an Australian teen drama series which premiered on the 16 August 2011 on the Fox8 subscription television channel...
and Offspring
Offspring (TV series)
Offspring is an Australian television comedy-drama series which premiered on Network Ten in Australia on 15 August 2010. Offspring is centred around 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman and her family, as they navigate the chaos of modern life...
.
Awrds and Nominations
| Year | Category | Award | Program | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Best Newcomer | Sydney Theatre Awards | Modern International Dead | Nominate |