Paul O'Brien
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Paul O'Brien is a South-African-born Australian actor.
as Constable Jack Holden between August 2005 and 2008. He arrived with his brother Lucas Holden and Father Tony Holden
. Jack soon fell for Martha McKenzie, and the two later married, only to divorce later in 2007. Jack then married Sam, however this did not last, as Jack was still in love with Martha, and Sam later committed suicide. Martha and Jack re-married after a heartfelt wedding as Martha was diagnosed with breast cancer. On the season finale of Home and Away 2008, Jack was shot in the heart by his fellow workmate Angelo. Jack was found dead by his father Tony at the end of the 2009 Series Return – his death made the cover of TV WEEK magazine and was a big shock for Home and Away
fans. He won the Most Popular New Talent Logie award in 2006 and was again nominated for most popular actor in 2007 and 2008.
Paul is to appear in the first of the Underbelly Movies 'Tell them Lucifer was here' playing a Melbourne detective who was gunned down whilst on patrol.
O'Brien was named the runner-up, behind comedian Andy Lee
in the 2006 Cleo Bachelor of the Year competition.
In 2008, O'Brien took part in the third series of It Takes Two, an Australian reality show in which celebrities compete against each other by singing. O'Brien was partnered with pop singer Jade MacRae
. The finished in fourth position.
As well as acting, Paul now runs an acting school in St Kilda, Melbourne called the 'Actors Nest'.
Biography
Paul O'Brien was born on 14 April in South Africa, and grew up in Australia. He spent several years on the Gold Coast, with his family. He attended first St Kevins in Benowa and then Somerset and Marymount Colleges.Career
O'Brien has starred in a several short films, stage productions and features. He is best known for his role on 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...
as Constable Jack Holden between August 2005 and 2008. He arrived with his brother Lucas Holden and Father Tony Holden
Tony Holden
Tony Holden is a television producer and director. He has been involved in New Zealand television since the 1970s. In the 1970s, he directed episodes of the sketch show A Week of It. In the 1980s, he produced and directed The Billy T. James Show and episodes of the Roger Hall sitcom Gliding on...
. Jack soon fell for Martha McKenzie, and the two later married, only to divorce later in 2007. Jack then married Sam, however this did not last, as Jack was still in love with Martha, and Sam later committed suicide. Martha and Jack re-married after a heartfelt wedding as Martha was diagnosed with breast cancer. On the season finale of Home and Away 2008, Jack was shot in the heart by his fellow workmate Angelo. Jack was found dead by his father Tony at the end of the 2009 Series Return – his death made the cover of TV WEEK magazine and was a big shock for 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...
fans. He won the Most Popular New Talent Logie award in 2006 and was again nominated for most popular actor in 2007 and 2008.
Paul is to appear in the first of the Underbelly Movies 'Tell them Lucifer was here' playing a Melbourne detective who was gunned down whilst on patrol.
O'Brien was named the runner-up, behind comedian Andy Lee
Andy Lee
Andy Lee is the name of:* Andy Lee , Australian comedian* Andy Lee , American football player* Andy Lee , Irish boxer* Andy Lee , South Korean singer and actor...
in the 2006 Cleo Bachelor of the Year competition.
In 2008, O'Brien took part in the third series of It Takes Two, an Australian reality show in which celebrities compete against each other by singing. O'Brien was partnered with pop singer Jade MacRae
Jade MacRae
Jade MacRae is an Australian R&B/Soul singer and the daughter of two professional New Zealand musicians living in the UK. Her debut single "You Make Me Weak" debuted in the top 50 of the Australian singles charts in November 2004...
. The finished in fourth position.
As well as acting, Paul now runs an acting school in St Kilda, Melbourne called the 'Actors Nest'.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Program | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TV Week Logie Logie Award The TV Week Logie Awards are the Australian television industry awards, which have been presented annually since 1959. Renamed by Graham Kennedy in 1960 after he won the first 'Star Of The Year' award, the name 'Logie' awards honours John Logie Baird, a Scotsman who invented the television as a... |
Most Popular New Male Talent | Winner |
| TV Week | Cleo Bachelor Of The Year | Runner-up | |
| TV Week | Voted hottest male | Winner | |
| 2007 | TV Week Logie | Logie Award for Most Popular Actor Logie Award for Most Popular Actor The Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor is an award in the annual Australian Logie Awards.-1997:*Martin Sacks, Blue Heelers, Seven Network *Colin Friels, Water Rats, Nine Network *Gary Sweet, Police Rescue... |
Nominated |
| 2008 | TV Week Logie | Logie Award for Most Popular Actor | Nominated |