Jeremy Stanford | |
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 Photograph of Jeremy Stanford | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1979-present |
| Known for | Silversun |
Jeremy Stanford is an Australian actor and director, known for his role of Tick/Mitzi in the initial stage run of the musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert . [1] [2]
In 2001, Stanford played Matthew Gallagher in season 2 of childrens' series Crash Zone and Detective Inspector Clifford Knox in 5 episodes of Horace and Tina . He also had a recurring role in medical drama MDA (2002–2003) as Dr Tim Hawthorn. In 2004 Stanford played Commander Cyriax in ABC kids drama Silversun appearing in 26 episodes.
He had guest roles in soap operas Neighbours and Chances , medical drama A Country Practice , police dramas Blue Heelers , Stingers and City Homicide and legal series Jack Irish (alongside Guy Pearce). He had further guest appearances in Satisfaction , crime series The Dr Blake Mysteries , prison drama Wentworth , Winners & Losers and hit newsroom drama The Newsreader (opposite Anna Torv).
In 2022, Stanford joined the cast of the biographical miniseries Warnie [3] in the role of Keith Warne. The decision to produce the miniseries about Warne after his death was criticised by Warne's daughter Brooke who described it as "beyond disrespectful". The trailer for the miniseries also attracted negative commentary on social media when it was first shown in 2023. [4] He is set to appear in Apple Cider Vinegar (a biographical series about disgraced Australian wellness guru Belle Gibson) in 2025.
Stanford has appeared in a number of films including comedy Compo (1989) in which he had a lead role, drama Blinder (2013) and horror film Relic (2020). In 2022 was announced as part of the cast for thriller The 13th Summer. [5]
Stanford has also had a long and varied career in theatre since the early 1980s, portraying Buddy Holly in the national stage tour of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (1994) and Tick/Mitzi in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (2006–2008). Other stage productions include Hello, Dolly! (1994–1995), Certified Male (2000–2001) and South Pacific (2012–2013). Stanford has also directed several stage productions including a national tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2019–2021). [6]
In 2009, Stanford established Storybox Films, a media company which developed film and TV productions and corporate videos. In 2013 the company produced a feature film The Sunset Six, which he also directed and co-wrote. [7] He has written and co-produced two films, including psychological thriller The 13th Summer (2022) and romantic comedy He Loves Me Not (2023), both of which he also appeared in. He is also a published author. [8]
He has also performed voiceover work in television advertisements for brands such as Lexus, SAAB, Nescafé, The ABC, Cadbury, Swisse Vitamins, [9] L’Oréal and Holden. [10]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Apostasy | Other cast | |
| 1988 | Backstage | Bellboy | |
| 1989 | Compo | Paul Harper | |
| 2006 | Wil | Hairdresser | |
| 2013 | Blinder | President | |
| 2020 | Relic | Alex | |
| 2022 | 13 Summers | Patrick | |
| 202? | Take My Coat | Tim |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Acropolis Now | Andy Farrell | Episode: "Three Skips and a Joey" |
| 1993 | A Country Practice | Chris Brooks | Episode: "Twice Shy: Part 1" |
| 1997–2001 | Blue Heelers | Gavin Harrison / Victor Delaney / Gary Towers | 3 episodes |
| 2001 | Crash Zone | Matthew Gallagher | 13 episodes |
| 2001 | Horace and Tina | D.I. Clifford Knox | 5 episodes |
| 2002–2003 | MDA | Dr. Tim Hawthorn | 6 episodes |
| 2003 | Stingers | Ivan Flitcroft | Episode: "Killing Heidi" |
| 2004 | Silversun | Commander Aaron Cyriax / C2 / Will Power | 26 episodes |
| 2006 | Wicked Science | Max | Episode: "Crazy For You" |
| 2009 | City Homicide | Eric Gorman | Episode: "Rage" |
| 2009–2010 | Satisfaction | Turnball | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Worst Year of My Life Again | Lanford King | 6 episodes |
| 2015 | The Doctor Blake Mysteries | Herbert Goodman | Episode: "King of the Lake" |
| 2015–2016 | Winners & Losers | Principal Watters | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Jack Irish | Travis Dilthey | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Wentworth | Dr. Hughes | Episode: "Divide and Conquer" |
| 2023 | Warnie | Keith Warne | 2 episodes |
| Year | Title | Role | Venue / Co. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | My Dinner with Andre | Director | Mietta's, Melbourne |
| 2004 | What is the Matter with Mary Jane? | Director | 7 Alfred Place Downstairs, Melbourne with Princess Pictures for Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
| 2016 | Into the Woods | Director | Ballarat Performing Arts Academy [12] |
| 2017 | Rent | Director | Ballarat Performing Arts Academy [13] |
| 2017 | First the Music Then the Words / Doctor Miracle | Director | Gertrude Opera Studio, Melbourne |
| 2018 | A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder | Assistant Director | Playhouse, Melbourne with The Production Company |
| 2019; 2021 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Director | Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, Lyric Theatre, Brisbane, Crown Theatre Perth |
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