Anthony Sharpe
Anthony J Sharpe | |
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Born |
Anthony J Sharpe 24 September 1974 Melbourne, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Other names | Anthony J Sharpe |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1998–present |
Known for | Detective in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries |
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
Television | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries,City Homicide |
Spouse(s) | Julie Sharpe |
Children | 1 |
Website | http://www.anthonyjsharpe.com/ |
Musical career | |
Genres | Rock and Pop |
Occupation(s) | Lead Singer |
Instruments |
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[1] VIAF ID: 30146634288341930127 |
Anthony J Sharpe (born in 1974) is an Australian actor and singer, best known for his role playing the character of Cecil Yates (Cec) on ABC1's Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.[2] He grew up in Melbourne and became involved in acting after a lengthy career as a professional singer.
Early life
Born to parents Joy and Joe as the youngest of 4 children, Anthony Sharpe grew up on the family's small farm in Willowmavin, Victoria. Anthony picked up his first guitar at the age of fifteen and fell into singing by accident, after filling in singing with a high school band.
After finishing an apprenticeship at Holdens Engine Company as a fitter and machinist, Anthony left the company to pursue music full-time. His Band Heavy Human Traffic recorded 3 albums, Ritafind (1998), Heavy Human traffic (self Titled) (1999), Second Skin (2001). the Group disbanded in 2003.[3]
Anthony began his acting career after working on stage for 2 years at Dracula's Theatre Restaurant in Melbourne.
Career
Anthony appeared in small roles including Blue Heelers (2002), Neighbours (2005), City Homicide (2010) before landing the role of Cecil Yates (Cec) on ABC1's Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2011).[2][4] He will appear in the role of Detective Foy in the upcoming Wentworth series (2017)
Anthony has worked in various Australian independent films including There's a Bluebird in My heart (2015), Oh Brother (2017), 7 Storeys Down (Post Production 2017), Mutt (currently in production 2017), and has been attached to a leading role in the upcoming Australian feature film 4 Nulla early (2018) to be directed by Simon Christidis.
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Blue Heelers | Dogger | |
2005 | Neighbours | Jason Kimberly | |
2006 | Hotel Motel | Gary Brahme | Short Film |
2010 | City Homicide | Craig Rammage | |
2010 | Out of Order | Chef | Short Film |
2011–13 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries[5] | Cecil Yates (Cec) | |
2015 | There's A Bluebird in My Heart | Miles | Short Film |
2016 | Wentworth | Detective Foy | |
2016 | Oh Brother | Malcom | Short Film |
2017 | 7 Storeys Down | Sig | |
2017 | Mutt | Keith | |
2017 | Carp Made The River Green | Paul | |
2017 | Initiation | Jasper | Post-Production |
2017 | 7 Storeys Down | Sig | Post-Production |
2018 | Mutt | Keith | Filming |
Awards and Nominations
Equity Awards
Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
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2012 | Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Nominated[6] |
References
- ↑ "Sharpe, Anthony". Virtual International Authority File. VIAF. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- 1 2 "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Characters". ABC.net. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ↑ "Heavy Human Traffic". Last FM. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ↑ "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries second series begins Melbourne shoot". IF Magazine (February 2013). Brendan Swift. Intermedia. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ↑ "Sharpe, Anthony – Identity at Worldcat". Worldcat Identities. Worldcat. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ↑ "6th Annual Equity Ensemble Awards - Voting Now Open!". www.equityfoundation.org.au. Retrieved 2017-04-25.