Jansen Spencer

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Jansen Spencer
Born (1981-05-25) 25 May 1981 (age 43)
Melbourne, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active1987–present

Jansen Spencer (born 25 May 1981) is an Australian actor best known for his part in the Australian soap opera Neighbours .

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Career

In 1997, Spencer heard about the possibility of a role on Neighbours and initially auditioned for a small part, only to receive the part of Paul McClain. [1] Originally slated for only a few guest appearances, he proved so popular they kept him on as a regular until 2001. Paul's exit storyline saw him leaving to play football for the Adelaide Crows. [2]

Spencer performed in a few pantomimes in the UK after his departure from Neighbours . He later reprised his role in a cameo for the soap's 20th anniversary episode, broadcast in July 2005. [3]

Spencer went on to work as a real estate agent on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. [4]

Personal life

Spencer is married to wife Romany, with whom he has two children, daughter Elodie and son Sullivan. [5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleType
2011Yes I CanShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleType
1987 The Flying Doctors Jamie BrettTV series, 1 episode
1996 Skippy TV series
1997 Newlyweds Guest appearanceTV series
1996–2001; 2005 Neighbours Paul McClain TV series, 323 episodes
2002 Blue Heelers Robbie HartTV series, 1 episode
2005Holly's HeroesCousin VitoTV series, 1 episode
2010 Rush Dimitrius / GunmanTV series, 2 episodes
2011 Winners & Losers JimTV series, 1 episode

Theatre

YearTitleRoleType
1999–00 Cinderella Prince Charming Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
2000–04 Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs The Prince Swansea Grand Theatre, Hull New Theatre, Kings Theatre, Southsea
2001–02 Cinderella Prince Charming His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

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References

  1. ↑ Peake, Jon (14–27 November 1998). "Daddy's boy". Inside Soap . No. 114. pp. 16–17.
  2. ↑ "Footie farewell". Inside Soap . No. 198. 2–15 February 2002. p. 7.
  3. ↑ Green, Kris (14 April 2005). "More Neighbours returns confirmed". Digital Spy . Retrieved 10 February 2011.
  4. ↑ "Jansen Spencer, Agent at Joel Hood Property".
  5. ↑ "Jansen Spencer, Agent at Joel Hood Property".
  6. ↑ "The cast of Neighbours in panto".
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