Aaron Jeffery
| Aaron Jeffery | |
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| Born |
Aaron C. Jeffery 25 August 1970 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993 – present |
| Notable work |
Water Rats (1996–98) McLeod's Daughters (2001–08) Wentworth (2013–) |
| Spouse(s) | Melinda Medich (2003–05) |
| Partner(s) | Zoe Naylor (2010–) |
| Children | 2 |
Aaron C. Jeffery (born August 25, 1970) is a Logie Award winning New Zealand – Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Terry Watson in Water Rats, as Alex Ryan in McLeod's Daughters, and as Matt "Fletch" Fletcher in Wentworth
Early and personal life
Born in Howick, Auckland, Jeffery moved to Australia at the age of 17 and studied acting at NIDA.
Jeffery has been in a relationship with his former McLeod's Daughters co-star Zoe Naylor since 2010.[1] The couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter called Sophia Jade Jeffery, in 2012.[2][3] Jeffery also has another daughter from a previous relationship.[3]
Career
After graduated in 1993 from NIDA he began his television career on the children's programme Ship to Shore. Jeffery is best known for his role as Alex Ryan on the drama McLeod's Daughters, which he left in 2008. He also appeared in the third season of the New Zealand drama series Outrageous Fortune.
Jeffery appeared in the upcoming series Underbelly: Badness as Frank.[4][5] He wrapped filming on 22 June.[6] Three days later, it was announced Jeffery had joined the cast of Neighbours as Bradley Fox for two months.[6] In October, it was revealed that Jeffery had been cast as a corrections officer in the upcoming series Wentworth.[7]
Domestic assault charges
In late 2005, Jeffery pleaded guilty in a South Australian court to assaulting and threatening to kill his then-wife.[8] Jeffery escaped a potential 10-year jail term [9] and was released on a 12-month good behaviour bond with no conviction recorded.[10]
Awards
In both 2004 and 2007, Jeffery won the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor in a Drama Series for his role on McLeod's Daughters.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Square One | Jeremy Hostick | |
| 1998 | Interview, TheThe Interview | Det. Sr. Const. Wayne Prior | |
| 1999 | Strange Planet | Joel | |
| 2009 | Beautiful | Alan | |
| 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Thomas Logan | |
| 2015 | Turbo Kid | Frederick |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ship to Store | Nick | 9 episodes | |
| 1994 | Damnation of Harvey McHugh, TheThe Damnation of Harvey McHugh | Brandon | Episode: "A Tree Grows in Botswana" | |
| 1995 | Fire | Firefighter Richard 'Banjo' Gates | 12 episodes | |
| 1995 | Blue Murder | Bobby Williams | TV movie | |
| 1996-1998 | Water Rats | Const. Terry Watson | 42 episodes | |
| 1998 | Wildside | Walter Chowdrey | Episode: "1.34" | |
| 2000 | Murder Call | Rory Simmons | Episode: "Last Act" | |
| 2001-2008 | McLeod's Daughters | Alex Ryan | 193 episodes | |
| 2007 | Outrageous Fortune | Gary Savage | 15 episodes | |
| 2008 | Strip, TheThe Strip | Jack Cross | 13 episodes | |
| 2011 | Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away | Geoff Leyland | TV movie | |
| 2011 | East West 101 | Hunter | 3 episodes | |
| 2011 | Wild Boys | Captain Moonlite / Preacher Scott | Episode: "1.5" | |
| 2012 | Underbelly: Badness | Frank | 8 episodes | |
| 2012 | Neighbours | Bradley Fox | ||
| 2012 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Samson | ||
| 2013-2015 | Wentworth | Matt "Fletch" Fletcher | 23 episodes | |
| 2015 | Step Dave | Warren | Main Role |
References
- ↑ "Zoe Naylor and Aaron Jeffrey parade their affection". News.com.au. News Limited. 22 September 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ↑ Moran, Jonathon; Halliwell, Elle (18 March 2012). "Former McCleod's Daughters star Zoe Naylor looks set to be a mum". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- 1 2 "Aaron's bundle of joy". TV Week. ACP Magazines (35): 24. 1–7 September 2012.
- ↑ "Filming begins on fresh Underbelly chapter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ↑ "Who's who in Badness". TV Week. ACP Magazines (32): 21. 11–17 August 2012.
- 1 2 "Aaron Jeffery to cause a stir as Erinsborough News deputy". Channel 5. Northern & Shell. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ↑ "Top cast locked in". The West Australian. Seven West Media. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ↑ 'McLeod's Daughters star charged', Sydney Morning Herald, 9 November 2005
- ↑ 'TV star assault charge', Adelaide Advertiser, 5 November 2005
- ↑ 'McLeod's star's assault', Sydney Morning Herald, 1 August 2006
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