Kick Gurry

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Kick Gurry
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Gurry at the Tribeca Film Festival, 2008
Born
Christopher Gurry

OccupationActor
Years active1995–present

Christopher "Kick" Gurry is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles in films such as Looking for Alibrandi (1999), Garage Days (2002), Speed Racer (2008), and Edge of Tomorrow (2014), and has also starred in several television series.

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Early life and education

Gurry was born in Melbourne, Australia. He got his nickname when his brother could not say Christopher so he said "Kicker". When he got into high school, he shortened it to "Kick". He studied at Wesley College, Melbourne.[ citation needed ]

Career

In 2016, Gurry was joined the filming for Ten Days in the Valley. [1]

In 2021, Gurry was named as part of the cast for ABC surf drama Barons. [2]

In 2022, Gurry created, wrote and directed the Stan original series Caught, Gurry played Dylan Fox in the 6 episode series. [3] [4] In 2023 the series released in Australia to mixed reviews but was delayed by UK streaming platform ITVx because of the start of the Israel-Hamas war. [5]

Filmography

Television appearances

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023 Caught Dylan Fox6 episodes
2022 Barons Mac3 episodes
2017-19Friends from CollegeTag3 episodes
2017-18 Sense8 Puck5 episodes
2018Hollywood MomTed1 episode
2017 Ten Days in the Valley Pete Greene10 episodes
2014 CSI: Cyber Clikk1 episode
2012 Cybergeddon Rabbit2 episodes
20121 episode
2012 Offspring (TV series) Adam4 episodes
2010-12 Tangle (TV series) Joe Kovac12 episodes
2006 Two Twisted Jenkins1 episode
2005-06 The Alice (TV series) Darren10 episodes
2002Young LionDanny1 episode
1999 Halifax f.p. Luke1 episode
Wildside Steve1 episode
1998State CoronerJosh1 episode
1998 SeaChange Jerome1 episode
1997Raw FMToby2 episodes

Film appearances

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022McCrorey RoadFrankShort
2020At The Edge of NightSneakShort
2017 War Machine Tom Howard
2015 Jupiter Ascending Vladie
2014 Edge of Tomorrow Griff
2013Off CourseChazShort
2011Spider WalkGregShort
2011CocksAlphaShort
2008 Speed Racer Sparky
2005 Daltry Calhoun Frankie Strunk
2004 Spartan Jones
2003Good Luck Jeffery BrownJeffery BrownShort
2002 Garage Days Freddy
2001 The Big House SonnyShort
2000 Looking for Alibrandi Jacob Coote
1998 The Thin Red Line Solideruncredited
Denial FMSlinkShort
1996The Inner SanctuaryStreet Walker

Production

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023 Caught Writer, Creator, Director6 episodes

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References

  1. Andreeva, Nellie (29 November 2016). "Erika Christensen Among Trio Cast In ABC Drama Series 'Ten Days In The Valley'". Deadline. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  2. Knox, David (29 September 2021). "Filming wraps on Barons for ABC | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  3. McLennan, Callum (23 May 2023). "Kick Gurry and Matthew Fox on 'Caught,' a Satirical Take on Modern Fame and Identity, Backed by Sean Penn (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  4. "Exclusive: The cast of C*A*U*G*H*T reveal why the series was an 'absolute blast' to create". www.nine.com.au. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  5. Whittock, Jesse (10 October 2023). "Sean Penn War Satire Series 'C*A*U*G*H*T' Drops Out Of Mipcom Due To Israel-Hamas Conflict; ITV Delaying Launch". Deadline. Retrieved 10 June 2024.