Socratis Otto is an exceptionally versatile and accomplished actor, boasting an extensive repertoire across film, theatre, and television in Australia and beyond. His remarkable range of roles has garnered widespread recognition, including his groundbreaking portrayal of Maxine Conway, a transwoman, in the global hit series Wentworth. Additionally, he has brought to life iconic figures such as Charles Darwin in the ABC mini-series docudrama Darwin's Brave New World, as well as Francis Bacon's muse George Dyer in Jim Sharman's Helpmann award-winning production Three Furies.
Otto's impressive credits also include appearances in popular television shows like Home & Away, as well as notable film roles in I, Frankenstein and The Matrix Reloaded. His work in theatre has been equally impressive, with performances in productions such as Stockholm, in collaboration with UK's Frantic Assembly, and Woyzeck.
Moreover, Otto has demonstrated his creative range by venturing into direction, helming the innovative fictional web-series Homespun, which showcases real-life shearers from regional outback Australia. Furthermore, his virtual adaptation of The Hope Song, which explores real-life stories of people struggling with mental health, has been a hit at the Sydney fringe festival.
