Craig McLachlan

Craig McLachlan

60 · Born: Sep 1, 1965

Personal Details

BornSep 1, 1965 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
  • Rachel Friend

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Karen Williams

    ( Nov 30, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Peter
  • Madeline

Biography

Person Biography:

Craig McLachlan is a renowned Australian actor, singer, and songwriter, widely recognized in both Australia and the United Kingdom. He has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Gold Logie, Australia's top television award.

Early Career:

McLachlan first appeared on television in 1986 with a guest role on the drama series Sons and Daughters. He gained widespread recognition in 1987 as Henry Ramsay in the popular soap opera Neighbours, a role that earned him critical acclaim in both Australia and the UK.

Stage Productions:

In 1993, McLachlan starred as Danny Zuko in the West End revival of the musical Grease, a role that broke the all-time box office record in the UK. He has also appeared in various stage productions, including The Rocky Horror Show and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Television and Film:

McLachlan has had significant success in television and film, starring in popular shows such as Home and Away, BUGS, and McLeod's Daughters. He has also appeared in several films, including Superfire, Hating Alison Ashley, and Savage Crossings.

Music Career:

As a singer and songwriter, McLachlan has achieved significant success, with hit singles such as "Amanda" and "On My Own". He has also remade the classic Bo Diddley song "Mona", which reached number three on the Australian charts.

Recent Work:

In recent years, McLachlan has continued to work in television and film, starring in shows such as City Homicide, The Cut, and Packed to the Rafters. He has also appeared in the feature films Amar a morir and Savage Crossings. In 2010, he starred in the hit show Rescue Special Ops.

Throughout his career, McLachlan has demonstrated his versatility and range as an actor, singer, and songwriter. He remains a beloved and respected figure in the Australian entertainment industry.

Career

2017
The Doctor Blake Mysteries
The Doctor Blake Mysteries as Doctor Lucien Blake
2016
Restoration
Restoration as Andrew Majury
The Wrong Girl
The Wrong Girl as Eric Albrectson
Deep Water
Deep Water as Kyle 'Hammers' Hampton
2014
The Doctor Blake Mysteries
The Doctor Blake Mysteries as Doctor Lucien Blake
2011
2009
2006
2005
Hating Alison Ashley
Hating Alison Ashley as Jeff Kennard
The Great Raid
The Great Raid as 2nd Lt. Riley
2004
Through My Eyes
Through My Eyes as Michael Chamberlain
McLeod's Daughters
McLeod's Daughters as Kane Morgan
2002
Superfire
Superfire as Jack Skidder
Heroes' Mountain
Heroes' Mountain as Stuart Diver
2001
Let's Get Skase
Let's Get Skase as Eric Carney
My Husband My Killer
My Husband My Killer as Warren Elkins
1997
Bugs
Bugs as Ed
1996
1993
Absent Without Leave
Absent Without Leave as James Edwards
1989
Neighbours
Neighbours as Henry Ramsay