Occupation Actor Height 1.79 m Role Actor | Name Angus McLaren Years active 2000–present | |
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Born 3 November 1988 (age 36) ( 1988-11-03 ) Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia Movies and TV shows Similar People Indiana Evans, Cariba Heine, Luke Mitchell, Cleo Massey, Claire Holt | ||
Angus McLaren (born 3 November 1988) is an Australian actor who is best known for his roles in the television series Packed to the Rafters as Nathan Rafter and H2O: Just Add Water as Lewis McCartney.
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Personal life
McLaren was born in Wonthaggi, Victoria and grew up on a dairy farm near Loch. He was the drummer of the band Rapids (Ballet Imperial) and also played bass guitar in the band Bogey Lowensteins.
2000–2013
He appeared in a number of school and amateur productions for the Leongatha Lyric Theatre. He made his professional debut when he was 12 years old with a recurring role on the ABC series Something in the Air. Further TV credits followed, including the children's series Worst Best Friends, The Saddle Club and Fergus McPhail, along with guest roles on Blue Heelers, Comedy Inc and a recurring role on Neighbours.
McLaren's first main cast role came in 2004 with the children's series Silversun, which aired on both the Seven Network and the ABC. His feature film debut followed in 2005 with the low budget Melbourne feature Court of Lonely Royals, directed by Rohan Michael Hoole. 2005 also saw McLaren work on Last Man Standing, and achieve a solid footing on the advert voiceover circuit. In 2006, McLaren began working on the children's series H2O: Just Add Water, appearing from series one through midseason of series three as the character Lewis McCartney.
From 2008, he appeared in Packed to the Rafters in the role of Nathan Rafter. He appeared in 114 episodes over the show’s six seasons.
2013-present
Through 2013 and into 2014 he took a variety of master classes in New York, LA, Sydney and Melbourne with some of the world’s finest teachers. He then studied a Bachelor of Acting at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Perth, Western Australia. While at WAAPA, Angus appeared in eight WAAPA stage productions. He was The Marquis De Sade in WAAPA's production of Marat/Sade, The Man in Tender Napalm and, in his graduating year, received great reviews playing the title role in Shakespeare’s Coriolanus.
In 2016, he played the character of William "The Crimson Fiddler" Graham in Quartermaine. He won the Nine Network Channel 9 Best Actor Award at the WA Screen Academy Awards for his portrayal of Will in this short film.
Filmography
Actor
2021
Back to the Rafters (TV Series) as
Nathan Rafter
- Pinch Me Linda (2021) - Nathan Rafter
- Pounded (2021) - Nathan Rafter
- The Most Together One In The Family (2021) - Nathan Rafter
- Issues Management (2021) - Nathan Rafter
- Cross Currents (2021) - Nathan Rafter
- Kung Pao Chicken (2021) - Nathan Rafter
2020
Operation Buffalo (TV Mini Series) as
Dalgliesh
- Episode #1.6 (2020) - Dalgliesh
- Episode #1.5 (2020) - Dalgliesh
- Episode #1.4 (2020) - Dalgliesh
- Episode #1.3 (2020) - Dalgliesh
2019
Crazy About You as
Jake
2018
Home and Away (TV Series) as
Lance Salisbury / Sgt. Lance Salisbury
2019
Bloom (TV Series) as
Young Frank Warlie
- The Kick Inside (2019) - Young Frank Warlie
2018
Hotel Mumbai as
Eddie
2018
The Merger as
Carpet Burn
2017
600 Bottles of Wine (TV Series) as
Pat
- The Colleague (2017) - Pat
- The Friend (2017) - Pat
- The Conversation (2017) - Pat
- The Test (2017) - Pat
- The Umbrella (2017) - Pat
- The Negroni (2017) - Pat
2017
Doctor Doctor (TV Series) as
Dr. Toke
- Penny for Your Thoughts (2017) - Dr. Toke
- Both Sides Now (2017) - Dr. Toke
- The Great Campaign (2017) - Dr. Toke
- Talent Showdown (2017) - Dr. Toke
- Your Game (2017) - Dr. Toke
- What Difference the Day Makes (2017) - Dr. Toke
2017
Crumbs (Short) as
Sam
2016
Quartermaine (Short) as
William Graham
2014
Waiting Room (Short)
2008
Packed to the Rafters (TV Series) as
Nathan Rafter
- Packing Up the Rafters (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Centre of the Universe (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Head vs. Heart (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Role Reversals (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Damage Control (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Taking Stock (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Manning Up (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Reality Checks (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Secret Women's Business (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Setting Limits (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- First Time for Everything (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- High Hopes (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Rewriting History (2013) - Nathan Rafter
- Life's Surprises (2013) - Nathan Rafter (uncredited)
- Endings and Beginnings (2012) - Nathan Rafter
- Sleepwalking (2012) - Nathan Rafter
- Butterfly's Wings (2012) - Nathan Rafter
- Leap of Faith (2012) - Nathan Rafter
- Sign of the Times (2012) - Nathan Rafter
- Small World (2012) - Nathan Rafter
- Second Chance (2012) - Nathan Rafter
- Risky Business (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- Trust Issues (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- Tipping Point (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- You've Got to Have Friends (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- Swimming in the Gene Pool (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- Big Kids (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- From Little Things (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- The Male Communication Handbook (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- Sweet Sorrow (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- The Dollshouse (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- The Taste of Freedom (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- Other People's Eyes (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- Careful What You Wish For (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- In with the New (2011) - Nathan Rafter
- What Lies Beneath (2011) - Nathan Rafter (credit only)
- One Day at a Time (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Rest in Peace (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Perfect Bubble (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Breathe (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Between the Covers (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Spark of Life (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- When Worlds Collide (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Don't Go There! (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Know Yourself (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Live and Let Live (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Moments of Truth (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Lessons in Happiness (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Out of the Comfort Zone (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- The Price of Parenthood (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Rites of Passage (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Simple Needs (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Home Matters (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- The Invisible Man (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- A Good Husband (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- To Tell or Not to Tell (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- The Blank Page (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Saturday Night, Sunday Morning (2010) - Nathan Rafter
- Nativity Play (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Unlimited Options (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Only a Heartbeat Away (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- A Small, Traditional Affair- (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Space Junk (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Putting the House in Order (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Mr Fix-It (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- It's My Party (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- First Instinct (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Blurring the Lines (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Out of Left Field (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Power Play (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Ready to Catch You (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Naked Visions (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- What's in a Name? (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Belonging (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Little Arrows (2009) - Nathan Rafter (credit only)
- Brave New World (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Glittering Prizes (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Living by the List (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Dodging the Issue (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Look Into My Eyes (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- What a Difference a Year Makes (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Losing the Touch (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Over the Moon (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- House of Cards (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Changes (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Having It All (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- Natural Justice (2009) - Nathan Rafter
- A Mother's Radar (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Smiling Through the Pain (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Removing the Block (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Away from It All (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- All in the Planning (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Suburban Boy (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Taking the Lead (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Self Made Man (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Facing Demons (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Lines of Communication (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- How Did We Get Here? (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- She Ain't Heavy (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Playing a Googly (2008) - Nathan Rafter
- Pilot (2008) - Nathan Rafter
2012
Quietus (Short) as
Sam
2006
H2O: Just Add Water (TV Series) as
Lewis McCartney
- Graduation (2010) - Lewis McCartney
- To Have and to Hold Back (2010) - Lewis McCartney
- Crime and Punishment (2010) - Lewis McCartney
- Just a Girl at Heart (2010) - Lewis McCartney (credit only)
- Revealed (2009) - Lewis McCartney
- Kidnapped (2009) - Lewis McCartney
- Happy Families (2009) - Lewis McCartney (credit only)
- Secrets and Lies (2009) - Lewis McCartney
- Big Ideas (2009) - Lewis McCartney
- Valentine's Day (2009) - Lewis McCartney
- Keep Your Enemies Close (2009) - Lewis McCartney
- Jungle Hunt (2009) - Lewis McCartney
- The Awakening (2009) - Lewis McCartney
- Unfathomable (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- Sea Change (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- Three's Company (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- Reckless (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- And Then There Were Four (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- The Gracie Code: Part 2 (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- The Gracie Code: Part 1 (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- The Heat Is On (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- Moonstruck (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- Double Trouble (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- Irresistible (2008) - Lewis McCartney
- Get Off My Tail (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Moonwalker (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Fish Fever (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- In Over Our Heads (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Missed the Boat (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Riding for a Fall (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Wrong Side of the Tracks (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- In Hot Water (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Pressure Cooker (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Hocus Pocus (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- The One That Got Away (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Fire and Ice (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Stormy Weather (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- Control (2007) - Lewis McCartney
- A Twist in the Tail (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Dr. Danger (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Love Potion (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- In Too Deep (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Fish Out of Water (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Red Herring (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Hook, Line and Sinker (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Hurricane Angela (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Bad Moon Rising (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Under the Weather (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Lovesick (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- The Big Chill (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Surprise! (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Shipwrecked (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- The Siren Effect (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Sink or Swim (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- The Camera Never Lies (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Dangerous Waters (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- The Denman Affair (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Moon Spell (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Young Love (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Something Fishy (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Party Girls (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Catch of the Day (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Pool Party (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- Metamorphosis (2006) - Lewis McCartney
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Lewis McCartney
2009
Sunset Over Water (Short) as
Andrew
2008
All Saints (TV Series) as
Angus Wilson
- That Window in Time (2008) - Angus Wilson
2006
Court of Lonely Royals
2003
Blue Heelers (TV Series) as
Max Harrison / Brad Delaney
- Facing the Music (2005) - Max Harrison
- The Sum of the Parts (2003) - Brad Delaney
2005
Last Man Standing (TV Series) as
Brendan Barton
- Episode #1.19 (2005) - Brendan Barton
2004
Silversun (TV Series) as
Degenhardt Bell
- Will Power (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Crossing the Line (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Join the Club (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Brain Drain (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Speaking Up (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Spare Parts (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- One Way Ticket (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Begin-Again (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Hole in the Heart (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Atmosfear (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Two Faced (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Call Waiting (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Last One Standing (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Jelly Belly (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Where's My Star? (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Can Opener (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Splitski (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Hot Seat (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- No Probe-Lemo (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Frozen Exile (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Trade Off (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Staying Alive (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Meltdown (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Chill Out (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Electronic Sheep (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
- Alien Presence (2004) - Degenhardt Bell
2004
Fergus McPhail (TV Series) as
Bob
- Buddies (2004) - Bob
2003
The Saddle Club (TV Series) as
Danny
- Stevie's Bad Day (2003) - Danny
- Show Ponies: Part 1 (2003) - Danny (uncredited)
- A Horse of a Different Colour: Part 1 (2003) - Danny
- A Horse of a Different Colour: Part 2 (2003) - Danny
2002
Neighbours (TV Series) as
Jamie Clarke / Michael Toohey
- Episode #1.4393 (2003) - Jamie Clarke
- Episode #1.4392 (2003) - Jamie Clarke
- Episode #1.4390 (2003) - Jamie Clarke
- Episode #1.4389 (2003) - Jamie Clarke
- Episode #1.4102 (2002) - Michael Toohey
- Episode #1.4095 (2002) - Michael Toohey
2003
CrashBurn (TV Series) as
Ben - Aged 15
- Truly, Madly, Ordinarily (2003) - Ben - Aged 15
2002
Worst Best Friends (TV Series) as
Eddie
- Eddie's Undies (2002) - Eddie
2002
Double Vision as
St. Louis Murder Victim (uncredited)
2000
Something in the Air (TV Series) as
Jason Cassidy
- Love Rears Its Ugly Head (2001) - Jason Cassidy
- The Children's Crusade (2000) - Jason Cassidy
- Learning to Breathe (2000) - Jason Cassidy
- Resistance Is Futile (2000) - Jason Cassidy
- The Big Picture (2000) - Jason Cassidy
- Everybody Has Their Ups and Downs (2000) - Jason Cassidy
- The Best of Intentions (2000) - Jason Cassidy
Self
2008
Telethon (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 10 November 2012 (2012) - Self
- Episode dated 4 October 2008 (2008) - Self
2011
Inside Film Awards (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #13.1 (2011) - Self
2010
52 Annual TV Week Logie Awards (TV Special) as
Self / Nathan Rafter (uncredited)
2009
Sunrise (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 2 April 2009 (2009) - Self
References
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