Dan Wyllie

Dan Wyllie

55 · Born: Feb 10, 1970

Personal Details

BornFeb 10, 1970 Australia

Biography

Daniel Wyllie is a renowned Australian actor who has made a significant impact in the world of stage, film, and television. His journey in the acting world began on the stage, where he has had a wide range of work in the theatre.

Throughout his career, Wyllie has primarily worked in theatre, appearing in numerous productions over the past twenty years. He has had the privilege of performing frequently with the esteemed Sydney company, Company B Belvoir, and has been a part of notable productions such as The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Pillowman, and the groundbreaking Cloudstreet, which toured both nationally and internationally. One of his most notable roles was creating the character of Fish Lamb in the landmark production of Cloudstreet.

Wyllie's film career has also been marked by several notable roles. His first major acting role was as Frank Fletcher in the film Spotswood, alongside Anthony Hopkins and Ben Mendelsohn. He also played the complex and controversial character of Neo-Nazi skinhead Cackles in Romper Stomper, starring alongside Russell Crowe.

In addition to his work in film, Wyllie has also made a significant impact in television. He has appeared in a range of shows, including Bastard Boys, Bad Cop, Bad Cop, Underbelly, and the drama series Love My Way, for which he received a Silver Logie for "Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series" in 2004. His impressive performances have earned him nominations for Australian Film Institute Awards in 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Career

2024
Territory
Territory as Hank Hodge
2021
Wakefield
Wakefield as James
2020
Go Karts
Go Karts as Barry
Dirt Music
Dirt Music as Rusty
2018
2017
Jasper Jones
Jasper Jones as Wes Bucktin
Blue Murder: Killer Cop
Blue Murder: Killer Cop as Michael Hurley
2016
Secret City
Secret City as Mal Paxton
2015
The Beautiful Lie
The Beautiful Lie as Nick Levin
2014
The Water Diviner
The Water Diviner as Captain Brindley
The Code
The Code as Lyndon Joyce
Puberty Blues
Puberty Blues as Roger Knight
2013
The Broken Shore
The Broken Shore as Dave Rebb
Charlie's Country
Charlie's Country as Community Doctor
The Turning
The Turning as Vic Lang
Underbelly
Underbelly as Det. Frederick Piggott
Bait
Bait as Kirby
Tangle
Tangle as Michael Chubievsky
2011
Burning Man
Burning Man as Darren
The Hunter
The Hunter as Pool Player
Sanctum
Sanctum as Crazy George
2010
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom as Ezra White
2007
Curtin
Curtin as Don Rodgers
Love My Way
Love My Way as Charlie Jackson
2006
Ezra White, LL.B.
Ezra White, LL.B. as Ezra White
2004
The Money
The Money as Brett
The Alice
The Alice as Gordie
2003
Peter Pan
Peter Pan as Alf Mason
The Shark Net
The Shark Net as Eric Cooke
Bad Cop, Bad Cop
Bad Cop, Bad Cop as Det. Cons. Lou Knutt
2000
Chopper
Chopper as Bluey
1999
Holy Smoke
Holy Smoke as Robbie
Redball
Redball as Ronny Spinks
1998
1996
Cosi
Cosi as Closed Ward Nurse
1994
Muriel's Wedding
Muriel's Wedding as Perry Heslop
1992
The Efficiency Expert
The Efficiency Expert as Frank Fletcher