Damien Fotiou
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Damien Fotiou (Greek: Δαμιανός Φωτίου, romanized: Damianós Fotíou), is an Australian television and film actor of Greek descent.
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Damien Fotiou | |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Elena Mandalis |
Early life
Damien is a 1994 graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and teacher and co-owner of "Brave Studios" and "Greentree Acting School" in Footscray, Victoria.[1]
Career
Fotiou had an early role as a second generation Greek Australian in Ana Kokkinos’ Head On (1998), now considered a landmark of Australian cinema.
He is also known for his television work. He had a recurring role in the science fiction series, Thunderstone (1999). He also played Nick Petrides in the soap opera, Neighbours making his first appearance in 2015[2] and last appearing in 2017. In 2021, Fotiou later had a recurring role in the TV series La Brea as Judah.
Filmography
| Film | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | Head On | Joe | Feature film |
| 2000 | Fovou tous Ellines aka Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns | Jim | Feature film |
| 2003 | Kangaroo Jack | Baby J | Feature film |
| 2005 | The Extra | 2nd AD | Feature film |
| 2006 | The Book of Revelation | Shopkeeper | Feature film |
| 2013 | Quiz | Cerebrum | Short film |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | Good Guys, Bad Guys | Johnny Lubich | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Halifax f.p. | Michael Slevic | 1 episode |
| Thunderstone | Sundance / Sutch | Recurring role | |
| 2002 | The Secret Life of Us | Gerard | 1 episode |
| 2003 | The Saddle Club | Antoine | 1 episode |
| 2002–2004 | Blue Heelers | Vinnie Morelli | 3 episodes |
| Stingers | Aggi Carrazza / Dominic Dominelli | 2 episodes | |
| 2005 | Scooter: Secret Agent | Harrison | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Kick | Nico Angelidis | Recurring role |
| 2008 | Underbelly | Bill 'Bubba' Kaldas | Season 1, recurring role |
| 2010 | Rush | Zonneveldt | 2 episodes |
| 2015, 2017 | Neighbours | Nick Petrides | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Wentworth | Detective Puzo | 1 episode |
| Fires | Macca | 1 episode | |
| 2022 | More Than This | Daniel | 2 episodes |
| 2021–2024 | La Brea | Judah | Recurring role |
| Stage | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | Oliver! | Workhouse Boys & Fagin's Gang | Adelaide Festival Centre with Southbrook Group & Cameron Mackintosh |
Personal life
Fotiou is married to his Head On co-star, Elena Mandalis, with whom he has two sons. The couple run a drama school in Melbourne, called 'Brave Studios'.[3]
References
External links
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