Abe Forsythe
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| Born | Abraham Forsythe 26 July 1981 |
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Abraham Forsythe(born 26 July 1981) is an Australian film and television actor, director, writer and producer. He is the son of actor and comedianDrew Forsythe.
Career
[edit]He first appeared on the TV seriesThe Miraculous Mellops.He has since appeared as Campbell Todd on the Australian TV seriesAlways Greener,starred in the mini-seriesMarking Timeand starred and directed the 2003 filmNed.He also directed and starred in a parody ofThe MatrixcalledComputer Boy.He also starred in the Australian/British television series co-productionTripping Over.
Forsythe has also guest starred in several Australian TV shows, includingBlue Heelers,All Saints,Water RatsandBlue Water High.
In 2009, Forsythe wrote and directed theTropfestshortBeing Carl Williams.The short won second prize and the Best Comedy award.[1]The 2010 Tropfest saw him win first prize withShock,a short tribute to radio personalityKyle Sandilands.
In 2012, he played a lead role in one of Australia's most popular TV mini-series ever. Forsythe playedJohn Cornellin the Australian dramaHowzat! Kerry Packer's Warwhich was based on Packer's takeover of cricket in 1977, and the establishment ofWorld Series Cricket.Along with directing the second series ofLaid (TV series).
In 2016, he wrote and directed the controversial2005 Cronulla riotsinspired black comedyDown Under.Followed in 2019 byLittle Monstersa horror/comedy starringLupita Nyong'oandJosh Gad,which premiered at theSundance Film Festival.
In November 2019, he was confirmed to direct the next installment of theRoboCopfranchise,titledRoboCop Returns.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Forsythe was married to actressHelen Dallimore.[3][4]They separated in 2013.
Filmography
[edit]Short film
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Guided by the Light of the Lord | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| 1999 | Drunken Rumble Story | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Navin Wants to Be a Superhero | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2000 | Computer Boy | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2009 | Being Carl Williams | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2010 | Shock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Talk | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2012 | Prick | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Acting role
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Computer Boy | Agent Smith (parody) |
Feature film
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ned | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Down Under | Yes | Yes | |
| 2019 | Little Monsters | Yes | Yes | Also wrote the songs "Daddy Daddy", "Let's Giggle!" and "Teddy's Lament" |
Acting role
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ned | Ned Kelly |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
Notes |
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| 2012 | Laid | Yes | No | No | Series 2 |
| 2013 | The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting |
Yes | Yes | No | Episode 2 |
| Mr & Mrs Murder | Yes | No | No | Episodes "The Art of Murder" and "The Course Whisperer" | |
| 2014 | Soul Mates | No | No | Yes | |
| 2022 | Wolf Like Me | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also creator; 13 episodes |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Miraculous Mellops | Small Boy |
| 1994 | Escape from Jupiter | Kingston |
| 1998 | Water Rats | Guest role |
| Blue Heelers | ||
| All Saints | ||
| Blue Water High | ||
| 2001 | Always Greener | Campbell Todd |
| 2003 | Marking Time | Hal Fleming |
| 2004 | Fireflies | Hank Sharp |
| 2005 | The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant | Sam |
| 2006 | Tripping Over | Nic Kirkh |
| 2010 | Laid | Charlie |
| 2012 | Howzat! Kerry Packer's War | John Cornell |
| 2013 | House Husbands | Derek |
| 2014 | Soul Mates | Casting director |
| 2019 | Mr Inbetween | Constable T. Gordon |
References
[edit]- ^"Tropfest 2009 – Winners".Urban Cinefile. 23 February 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 24 February 2013.Retrieved12 April2009.
- ^"RoboCop Returns lands Little Monsters director Abe Forsythe".Den of Geek.Retrieved22 November2019.
- ^Wolf, Matt (17 July 2009)."London Notes: Helen Dallimore".Broadway.com. Archived fromthe originalon 24 July 2009.Retrieved27 July2009.
- ^"2008 Helpmann Awards Nominations Announced".WireImage. 30 June 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 5 June 2011.Retrieved12 April2009.
Newly engaged Abe Forsythe and Helen Dallimore attend the nominations for the 2008 Helpmann Awards at Her Majesty's Theatre on June 30, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.
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