Will McDonald | |
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Born | Australia | 21 September 1998
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2012–present |
Will McDonald (born 21 September 1998) is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Douglas 'Ca$h' Piggott on the Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High , and Jett James on Australian Soap Opera Home and Away .
Will McDonald was born on 21 September 1998. [1] He discovered his passion for acting during an end of year primary school showcase. [2]
He attended The King's School in Parramatta, Sydney, completing year 12 in 2016. He studied drama there and played a major role in the school production of The Government Inspector . [3]
In April 2012, McDonald was cast as Jett James, a delinquent teenager, in Australian soap opera Home and Away . [4] McDonald made his debut screen appearance during Episode 5512, broadcast on 7 May 2012. [5]
In November 2021, McDonald was cast in the Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High as Douglas "Ca$h" Piggott. [6]
In 2022, he played Oscar in a stage performance of Let the Right One In for Darlinghurst Theatre. [2]
In 2024, McDonald had a leading role in Stan original Thou Shalt Not Steal . [7] He starred alongside Heartbreak High co-star Sherry-Lee Watson, who suggested him for the role. [8]
In September 2024, Williams was announced to star in the Joanna Murray-Smith penned adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley at Sydney Theatre Company in 2025. [9] [10]
In 2024, McDonald was nominated for the Heath Ledger Scholarship for emerging Australian actors. [11]
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