One of NIDA's youngest graduates, Josh Lawson has been described as possessing a magnetic energy that has led him to a diverse range of critically acclaimed performances both on, and off the screen.
Lawson is probably best known for his hilarious and manic performances on the comedy programme "Thank God You're Here", where he has consistently rated with audiences as being one of the most popular guests. More recently, Lawson can be seen on Channel 9's "Sea Patrol", the Movie Extra series "Chandon Pictures", as well as ABC's newest comedy series "The Librarians".
Says "The Librarian's" producer Robyn Butler, "Josh just has incredible comic timing you can't learn that stuff. He's just got it in spades." Lawson was recently hand picked to feature in a sitcom for American network CBS.
- Paul2425, Internet Fan.
Ed Kavalee
Ed Kavalee is an Australian actor and radio host. Three months before graduating from Screenwise, Australia's leading film school for actors, Ed's unique talent scored him the pilot for Working Dog Productions' Logie winning comedy show, "Thank God You're Here". Kavalee appeared in over 20 episodes and made his feature film debut in, "Boytown".
Aside from his considerable acting talent, Kavalee's brilliant gift for improvisation led him to co-host Australia's number one rating radio show, "Get This".
"Get This" host, Tony Martin, on his return to radio, stated, "I wouldn't have come back if I hadn't found Ed. Ed's the key to this show, so my future is really in his hands. Which is quite a terrifying prospect, actually."
Currently, Ed can be heard each week day afternoon on Nova radio, co-presenting the drive program "The Wrong Way Home" with fellow comedians Akmal Saleh & Cal Wilson.
- ViolaChild2002, Internet Fan.
Christian Clark
Since graduating from drama school, Christian has gone from strength to strength. After a small cameo in the feature film "Gabriel", Christian secured the role of Will Griggs on "Neighbours", where he quickly developed a huge female following. This in turn saw him score the role of Dylan in the psychological thriller "Gates of Hell", due for release in October 2008, and produced by Australian heavy weight David Parker who said,
"Christian's one of the most exciting young actors I've worked with recently. He comes prepared, looks great, and has that rare great mix of vulnerability and strength".
From there he went on to star alongside Natalie Bassingthwaite in "Prey", directed by George Miller. He is currently shooting teen thriller "Crush" in Perth, alongside Hollywood's rising star, Chris Egan.
Henry Nixon is an Australian actor who made his feature film debut in the award winning film "Somersault". Since then Nixon has continued to attract the attention of audiences and directors with his recent performance in the nine-time AFI-award nominated Australian feature film, "Noise". Nixon has had no shortage of work since he graduated from NIDA in 2000, and is currently starring in Steven Spielberg's new war drama series, "The Pacific". Henry has been gifted with a quality Inside Film magazine described as
"...A mix of contradictions: charming, cheeky, passionate,intense".
Television credits include "McLeod's Daughters", "Home and Away", "Life Support" and a regular role in Channel Seven's" All Saints."
Brooke Sheehan
Brooke Sheehan currently stars on the new hit show Ralph TV. Sheehan has been cast in two more feature films that begin production after "$quid".
Lauren Lillie has starred in numerous short films and is currently featuring in numerous local and international theatre productions.
