Graham Harvey (actor)
Graham Harvey | |
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Born | c.1960 |
Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1975–2009 |
Known for | The Sullivans The Young Doctors Return to Eden E Street Neighbours |
Graham Harvey (born c.1960[1]) is an Australian actor, best known for his roles in television soap operas.
Early life and education
Harvey was born in Adelaide. He studied acting at Sydney's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).[1]
Career
His first television role after graduating from NIDA was Robbie McGovern, a repatriated veteran, in The Sullivans.[1][2] Harvey quit The Sullivans in late 1980, however, as his character was in the middle of an important storyline, he agreed to work beyond his expired contract.[3] In 1981, he starred in a stage production of No Names, No Pack Drill alongside Christine Jeston at the Queensland Theatre Company.[4] In 1984, he played Errol Barr in the New Zealand feature film Constance.[5]
His major television roles include The Young Doctors as Dr. David Henderson,[6] Return to Eden as Chris Harper, E Street as Michael Sturgess,[7] and Neighbours as Rob Evans – a love interest for Joanna Hartman (Emma Harrison).[8]
Harvey has also guested in a number of television dramas, including A Country Practice in 1981 and 1989,[9][10] G.P. and Embassy in 1990,[11][12] and a 1992 episode of The Flying Doctors.[13]
In 1993, Harvey starred as Peter Walker in the ABC documentary film The Last Man Hanged, which tells the story of Ronald Ryan, the last man to be legally executed in Australia.[14]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | Constance | Errol Barr | |
1997 | Violet's Visit | Alex | |
2010 | Mrs Wright | Theodor | Short film |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Skyways | Greg Freeman | Episode 182: "The Unkindest Cut of All" |
1980–1981 | The Sullivans | Robbie McGovern | 201 episodes |
1982 | Sara Dane | Duncan | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
1982–1983 | The Young Doctors | Dr. David Henderson | 74 episodes |
Return to Eden | Chris Harper | ||
1983 | Carson's Law | Kenneth Turner | Season 1, episode 55: "Scent of Battle" |
1990 | G.P. | Alex Brewster | Season 2, episode 10: "Payback" |
1990 | Embassy | Tom | Season 1, episode 7: "With Prejudice" |
1990–1991 | E Street | Michael Sturgess | 98 episodes |
1981–1992 | A Country Practice | Geoff Hutton / Dr Brad Kurnell / Lachie Hughes | 6 episodes |
1992 | The Flying Doctors | Joey Conway | Season 9, episode 25: "The Accomplice" |
1993 | The Last Man Hanged | Peter Walker | TV documentary film |
1996 | Neighbours | Rob Evans | 13 episodes |
1997 | Water Rats | Gary Mayo | Season 2, episode 7: "End of the Line" |
1997 | Big Sky | Price | Season 1, episode 38: "Edge of Reality" |
2007 | All Saints | Adam Jarvis | Season 10, episode 11: "Life Interrupted" |
Theatre
References
- ^ a b c "Kitty's Heart Skips A Beat". TV Week. 5 April 1980. pp. 12–13.
- ^ "Sullivans Battle Ratings Slump". TV Week. 17 May 1980. p. 35.
- ^ Murphy, Jim (24 December 1980). "Sullivans loses expectant dad". The Australian Women's Weekly. Vol. 48, no. 30. p. 17 – via Trove.
- ^ Flynn, Greg (24 June 1981). "A Bit on the Nose". The Australian Women's Weekly. Vol. 49, no. 3. p. 123 – via Trove.
- ^ Byrnes, Paul (30 May 1985). "Kiwi Constance's fall beats her rise". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Young Doctors (1976) - Cast & Crew on MUBI". mubi.com. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Maskell, Vin (9 May 1991). "A full life, but a happy one, on 'E Street'". The Age. Retrieved 30 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Browne, Rachel (16 June 1996). "Now on TV with Rachel Browne". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lewes, Jacqueline Lee (20 September 1981). "Helen finds serial role exhausting – and wet". The Sun-Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Green guide – Monday 27 March". The Age. 23 March 1989. Retrieved 30 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sadlier, Kevin (8 April 1990). "Suffering for his art". The Age. Retrieved 30 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hill, Robin (15 October 1990). "Guide preview". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tuesday". The Age. 30 August 1992. Retrieved 30 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Last Man Hanged". Torres News. 19 March 1993. Retrieved 30 December 2024 – via Trove.
- ^ "Graham Harvey". AusStage.