Kick Gurry

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

(1978-05-25) May 25, 1978 (age 46)
Occupation(s)Actor, director, writer
Years active1995–present
Known for Looking for Alibrandi
Garage Days
Speed Racer
Jupiter Ascending
Edge of Tomorrow
War Machine
Tangle
Ten Days in the Valley
Caught

Christopher "Kick" Gurry (b. 1978) 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

Gurry initially appeared in television guest roles in Raw FM , SeaChange , State Coroner , Wildside and Halifax f.p. . He then starred in his breakthrough Australian film roles as Jacob Coote in Looking for Alibrandi (2000) and Freddy in Garage Days (2002).

He went on to appear in American feature films Spartan (2004, alongside Val Kilmer and William H. Macy), Daltry Calhoun (2005, with Johnny Knoxville), Speed Racer (2008, with Emile Hirsch), Edge of Tomorrow (2014, opposite Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt), Jupiter Ascending (2016, with Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis) and War Machine (2017, alongside Brad Pitt).

He starred in several Australian television series including miniseries The Alice as Darren (2005–2006), seasons 2 and 3 of Tangle as Joe Kovac (2010–2012) and 4 episodes of Offspring (2012). He had appearances in American series Cybergeddon (2012) and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2014).

In 2016, Gurry joined the filming for American drama series Ten Days in the Valley [1] (opposite Kyra Sedgwick) appearing as Pete Greene for all 10 episodes. In 2021, he appeared as Mac in the Australian ABC surf drama miniseries Barons. [2]

In 2022, Gurry created, wrote and directed the 6 episode Stan original series Caught , as well as playing the role of Dylan Fox. [3] [4] American actor Sean Penn contacted Gurry to ask to produce the series, and also went on to star in it, alongside Matthew Fox, Susan Sarandon, Alexander England, Lincoln Younes and Bryan Brown. [5] In 2023 the series was released in Australia to mixed reviews, but was delayed by UK streaming platform ITVx because of the start of the Gaza war. [6]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023 Caught Dylan FoxSeason 1, 6 episodes
2022 Barons MacMiniseries, 3 episodes
2017–19 Friends from College TagSeasons 1–2, 3 episodes
2017–18 Sense8 PuckSeason 2, 5 episodes
2018Hollywood MomTedSeason 1, 1 episode: Pilot
2017 Ten Days in the Valley Pete GreeneSeason 1, 10 episodes
2014 CSI: Cyber ClikkSeason 14, episode 21: "Kitty"
2012 Cybergeddon Rabbit RosenSeason 1, 2 episodes
Cybergeddon ZipsSeason 1, episode 3: "Rabbit"
Offspring AdamSeason 3, 4 episodes
2010–12 Tangle Joe KovacSeasons 2–3, 12 episodes
2006 Two Twisted JenkinsMiniseries, episode 11: "Jailbreak"
2005–06 The Alice DarrenMiniseries, 10 episodes
2002 Young Lions DannySeason 1, episode 22: "Serial Killer: Part 2"
1999 Halifax f.p. LukeSeason 4, episode 1: "Someone You Know"
Wildside SteveSeason 2, episode 14
1998 State Coroner JoshSeason 2, episode 9: "Three's a Crowd"
SeaChange JeromeSeason 1, episode 9: "Balls and Friggin Good Luck"
1997 Raw FM TobySeason 1, 2 episodes

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022McCrorey RoadFrankShort film
2020At The Edge of NightSneakShort film
2017 War Machine Tom HowardFeature film
2015 Jupiter Ascending VladieFeature film
2014 Edge of Tomorrow GriffFeature film
2013Off CourseChazShort film
2011Spider WalkGregShort film
2011CocksAlphaShort film
2008 Speed Racer SparkyFeature film
2005 Daltry Calhoun Frankie StrunkFeature film
2004 Spartan Agent JonesFeature film
2003Good Luck Jeffrey BrownJeffrey BrownShort film
2002 Garage Days FreddyFeature film
2001 The Big House SonnyShort film
Buffalo Soldiers Feature film
2000 Looking for Alibrandi Jacob CooteFeature film
1998 The Thin Red Line Soldier (uncredited)Feature film
Denial FMSlinkShort film
1996 Inner Sanctuary Street WalkerFeature film

Production

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023 Caught Writer, Creator, Director6 episodes

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. https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/kick-gurry-recalls-sean-penn-asking-to-star-in-his-inappropriate-new-aussie-series-caught/news-story/6900fdb5169eef882c92aa2d8eb2a568?amp
  6. 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.