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Occupation
  
Actor

Years active
  
1993–present


Name
  
Ewen Leslie

Role
  
Film actor

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Born
  
27 July 1980 (age 43) (
1980-07-27
)
Fremantle

Education
  
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

TV shows
  
Lockie Leonard, All Saints, Wild Kat

Nominations
  
AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor, Australian Film Institute Open Craft Award in Non-Feature Film

Movies
  
Sleeping Beauty, The Mule, Dead Europe, Jewboy, The Railway Man

Similar People
  
Julia Leigh, Tony Krawitz, Angus Sampson, Matthew Newton, Tony Mahony

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Ewen Leslie (born 27 July 1980) is an Australian stage, film and television actor.

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Early life

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He was born in Fremantle and attended South Terrace Elementary School. He gained a scholarship to study theatre at John Curtin College of the Arts and at age 12 was cast in the TV series Ship to Shore after his mum saw an ad in the newspaper calling for auditions. He was accepted into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts straight out of high school and graduated in 2000.

Theatre

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His first work on Sydney stages was performing at the Old Fitzroy Hotel theatre in Woolloomooloo. In 2007 he was cast by Philip Seymour Hoffman in Riflemind, a play by Andrew Upton which premiered at the Sydney Theatre Company.

He was offered a place in the STC Actors Company by Robyn Nevin, and in 2009 won a Helpmann Award and a Sydney Theatre Award for his performance as Prince Hal/Henry V opposite Cate Blanchett in The War of the Roses (directed by Benedict Andrews).

In 2010 he played Richard III at the Melbourne Theatre Company directed by Simon Philips. Alison Croggon in The Australian wrote: 'This is a deeply intelligent performance, physically and emotionally unafraid. It marks the ascension of a remarkable actor'. He won his second Helpmann Award and a Green Room Award for this performance.

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The following year he played Hamlet in a sellout season at the Melbourne Theatre Company (a role he would reprise in 2013 in Sydney for Belvoir St Theatre). He played one of the lead roles in The Wild Duck (directed by Simon Stone) which had successful seasons in Sydney, Melbourne and Oslo for The Ibsen Festival.

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In 2013 he was The Player in STC's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opposite Toby Schmitz and Tim Minchin. In 2015 he travelled to Paris to perform in Simon Stone's production of Thyestes, and played the title role in Belvoir's award-winning production of Ivanov.

Film and television

His first break came when he was cast as the lead role in Jewboy, a film that screened at the Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival for which he was nominated for an AACTA Award. He spent the next few years doing short films with David Michod, Garth Davis, Leon Ford, Luke Doolan, Ben Briand and appearing in various TV shows. In 2008 he played one of the leads in Matthew Newton's Three Blind Mice which won the FIPRESCI International Critics Award at the London Film Festival.

In 2011 he played an alcoholic shut-in named Birdmann in Julia Leigh's Sleeping Beauty which played in Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival. That same year he was cast as the lead role in Dead Europe, a film directed by Tony Krawitz and based on Christos Tsiolkas' novel of the same name. He received AACTA Award, FCCA Award and Australian Film Critics Association nominations for his work in the film.

Following this he played barrister Bryan Keon-Cohen in Mabo, journalist Matt Peacock in Devil's Dust and Detective Les Paris in The Mule. In 2015 he played Keith Murdoch in Deadline Gallipoli, then played the role of devoted father Oliver in Simon Stone's film The Daughter for which he was nominated for AACTA, FCCA and AFCA awards.

In 2017 he played the role of Pyke in the second season of Top of the Lake opposite Elizabeth Moss, Nicole Kidman and Alice Englert. Maureen Ryan in Variety wrote that his performance was 'subtle and powerful' whilst Michael Idato in the Sydney Morning Herald wrote, 'In a world where fame is fleeting and often hoisted upon the undeserved, Leslie is a proper revelation. He's a stunning performer, perhaps one of the best on our screens' . He will also appear in Warwick Thornton's film Sweet Country, Pricilla Cameron's The Butterfly Tree and Jennifer Kent's The Nightingale.

Filmography

Actor
-
Prosper (TV Series) (pre-production) as
Dion Quinn
- Episode #1.1 - Dion Quinn
-
Mr Pillow (post-production)
2023
The Clearing (TV Mini Series) as
Tom Atkins
- Maitreya (2023) - Tom Atkins
2022
Bali 2002 (TV Mini Series) as
Tony Keirath
- From the Ashes (2022) - Tony Keirath
2022
The Stranger as
Asst. Commissioner Milliken
2022
Boy & Bear: State of flight (Music Video) as
Man
2022
Pieces of Her (TV Series) as
Arthur Gibson
- Episode #1.5 (2022) - Arthur Gibson
- Episode #1.6 (2022) - Arthur Gibson
- Episode #1.8 (2022) - Arthur Gibson
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Arthur Gibson
2021
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway as
Pigling Bland (voice)
2020
Operation Buffalo (TV Mini Series) as
Leo Carmichael
- Episode #1.6 (2020) - Leo Carmichael
- Episode #1.5 (2020) - Leo Carmichael
- Episode #1.4 (2020) - Leo Carmichael
- Episode #1.3 (2020) - Leo Carmichael
- Episode #1.2 (2020) - Leo Carmichael
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - Leo Carmichael
2020
The Luminaries (TV Mini Series) as
Crosbie Wells
- The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms (2020) - Crosbie Wells
- Paradox (2020) - Crosbie Wells
- The Other Half (2020) - Crosbie Wells
- Leverage (2020) - Crosbie Wells
- The Place You Return (2020) - Crosbie Wells
- Fingerprint (2020) - Crosbie Wells
2020
The Gloaming (TV Series) as
Alex O'Connell
- The Night of the Mothers (2020) - Alex O'Connell
- The Mark of the Witch (2020) - Alex O'Connell
- Heathen Dogs (2020) - Alex O'Connell
- Beyond the Veil (2020) - Alex O'Connell
- Black Winged Angels (2020) - Alex O'Connell
- The Casting of the Bones (2020) - Alex O'Connell
- Hell's Black Grammar (2020) - Alex O'Connell
- The Dying of the Light (2020) - Alex O'Connell
2018
Fighting Season (TV Mini Series) as
Captain Edward 'Ted' Nordenfelt
- Outside The Wire (2018) - Captain Edward 'Ted' Nordenfelt
- Ricochet (2018) - Captain Edward 'Ted' Nordenfelt
- Blood Money (2018) - Captain Edward 'Ted' Nordenfelt
- The Medal (2018) - Captain Edward 'Ted' Nordenfelt
- A Good Soldier Makes A Bad Civilian (2018) - Captain Edward 'Ted' Nordenfelt
- Shooter/Hugger (2018) - Captain Edward 'Ted' Nordenfelt
2018
The Cry (TV Mini Series) as
Alistair
- Episode #1.4 (2018) - Alistair
- Episode #1.3 (2018) - Alistair
- Episode #1.2 (2018) - Alistair
- Episode #1.1 (2018) - Alistair
2016
Rake (TV Series) as
Bevan Leigh
- Greene v Diaries (2018) - Bevan Leigh
- Episode #4.7 (2016) - Bevan Leigh
- Episode #4.6 (2016) - Bevan Leigh
- Episode #4.5 (2016) - Bevan Leigh
2018
The Nightingale as
Goodwin
2018
Safe Harbour (TV Mini Series) as
Ryan Gallagher
- Episode #1.4 (2018) - Ryan Gallagher
- Episode #1.3 (2018) - Ryan Gallagher
- Episode #1.2 (2018) - Ryan Gallagher
- Episode #1.1 (2018) - Ryan Gallagher
2018
Peter Rabbit as
Pigling Bland (voice)
2017
Sisters (TV Mini Series) as
Abraham
- Episode #1.6 (2017) - Abraham
- Episode #1.5 (2017) - Abraham
2017
Face (Short) as
James
2017
Sweet Country as
Harry March
2017
The Butterfly Tree as
Al / father
2013
Top of the Lake (TV Series) as
Pyke / Voice of Steve
- Who's Your Daddy? (2017) - Pyke
- Birthday (2017) - Pyke
- The Loved One (2017) - Pyke
- Surrogate (2017) - Pyke
- The Battle of the Mothers (2017) - Pyke
- China Girl (2017) - Pyke
- The Edge of the Universe (2013) - Voice of Steve (voice)
2016
Janet King (TV Series) as
Patrick Boccaro
- The Long Goodbye (2016) - Patrick Boccaro
- The Heart of It (2016) - Patrick Boccaro
- Apprehended Violence (2016) - Patrick Boccaro
- Here and Now (2016) - Patrick Boccaro
- The Invisible Wound (2016) - Patrick Boccaro
2016
Comedy Showroom: The Letdown (TV Movie) as
Jeremy
2015
No Activity (TV Series) as
Police Voice
- The Coffee Raid (2015) - Police Voice (voice)
- The American (2015) - Police Voice (voice)
- The Witness (2015) - Police Voice (voice)
- The Date (2015) - Police Voice (voice)
- Two Vomits (2015) - Police Voice (voice)
- The Dolphin (2015) - Police Voice (voice)
2015
Death in Bloom (Short) as
Christopher Crumples
2015
The Daughter as
Oliver
2015
Deadline Gallipoli (TV Mini Series) as
Keith Murdoch
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - Keith Murdoch
2014
Wonderland (TV Series) as
Nick Deakin
- Milestones (2014) - Nick Deakin
- Liking (2014) - Nick Deakin
- Narcissism (2014) - Nick Deakin
- Saving Face (2014) - Nick Deakin
- Monogamy (2014) - Nick Deakin
- First World Problems (2014) - Nick Deakin
- Fear of Missing Out (2014) - Nick Deakin
- Standing in Line (2014) - Nick Deakin
2014
The Mule as
Det. Les Paris
2012
Redfern Now (TV Series) as
Mr. Parish
- Pokies (2013) - Mr. Parish
- Stand Up (2012) - Mr. Parish
2013
The Railway Man as
Captain Thompson
2013
Mr & Mrs Murder (TV Mini Series) as
Hugo
- The Course Whisperer (2013) - Hugo
2013
Scene 16 (Short) as
Luka
2012
Devil's Dust (TV Mini Series) as
Matt Peacock
- Episode #1.2 (2012) - Matt Peacock
- Episode #1.1 (2012) - Matt Peacock
2012
Suspended (Short) as
Dave
2012
Dead Europe as
Isaac
2012
Mabo (TV Movie) as
Bryan Keon-Cohen
2011
Sleeping Beauty as
Birdmann
2009
Apricot (Short) as
Marcel
2009
Lonely (Short) as
Bob
2009
My Place (TV Series) as
Mr. Bracey
- 1918 Bertie (2009) - Mr. Bracey
2008
Netherland Dwarf (Short) as
Dad
2008
Three Blind Mice as
Sam Fisher
2007
Katoomba (Short) as
Don
2007
Lockie Leonard (TV Series) as
John East
- Barry Goes Pop (2007) - John East
- The Clock's Tickin' (2007) - John East
- Swamp Rat (2007) - John East
- Brothers (2007) - John East
- Pure Poetry (2007) - John East
- Dog Days (2007) - John East
- Miracles (2007) - John East
- Weird Genes (2007) - John East
- Match of the Day (2007) - John East
- Lockie Chickens Out (2007) - John East
- The Human Torpedo (2007) - John East
2006
Kokoda: 39th Battalion as
Wilstead
2006
Love My Way (TV Series) as
Duc
- You're Almost There (2006) - Duc
- Five Minutes of Fame (2006) - Duc
- One Big Happy (2006) - Duc
- Amphibians (2006) - Duc
- Crossing the Line (2006) - Duc
- Tower of Love (2006) - Duc
- I Know You (2006) - Duc
- No Immunity (2006) - Duc
2005
The Mechanicals (Short) as
Toast Man
2005
Live to Give (Short) as
Seb
2005
Jewboy as
Yuri
2004
Right Here Right Now as
Sam
2004
Sold Out (Short) as
Shane
2002
All Saints (TV Series) as
Tony Hunter
- Seeking Asylum (2003) - Tony Hunter
- Secrets (2002) - Tony Hunter
- No Respite (2002) - Tony Hunter
2002
The Junction Boys (TV Movie) as
Luke Mason
2002
The Doppelgangers (Short) as
Fitz
2002
The Road from Coorain (TV Movie) as
Reg
2001
Wild Kat (TV Series) as
Morgan Ritchie
- Tail of the Tiger (2001) - Morgan Ritchie
- Hide and Seek (2001) - Morgan Ritchie
- Stealing Power (2001) - Morgan Ritchie
1998
Justice as
Bully #1
1997
The Gift (TV Series) as
Big boy #1
- The Cockroach Rap (1997) - Big boy #1
1996
Bush Patrol (TV Series)
1993
Ship to Shore (TV Series) as
Guido Bellini
- Here Comes the Judge (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Hook, Line & Stinker (1994) - Guido Bellini
- A Work of Art (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Siege Perilous (1994) - Guido Bellini
- A Matter of Trust (1994) - Guido Bellini
- The Old Folks at Home (1994) - Guido Bellini
- The Dog Who Loved Me (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Ruthless Young People (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Marty Goes Solo (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Going for Gold (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Follow the Leader (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Them Bones (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Banana Republic (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Aussie Holiday (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Big Day Out (1994) - Guido Bellini
- The Science Project (1994) - Guido Bellini
- All at Sea (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Call Me Irresistible (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Flotsam & Jetsam (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Going Overboard (1994) - Guido Bellini
- The Maltese Falcon (1994) - Guido Bellini
- The Gaol Tree (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Myth & Magic (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Tour De Circle (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Enter the Doc (1994) - Guido Bellini
- Stranger Than Fiction (1994) - Guido Bellini
- The Devil You Know (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Greed Rules, OK? (1993) - Guido Bellini
- The Curse of the Carreo De Azia (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Gone Crazy (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Nest Egg (1993) - Guido Bellini
- To Catch a Spy (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Teacher's Pet (1993) - Guido Bellini
- The Joker Is Wild (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Casanova the Second (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Full Speed Reverse (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Wild One (1993) - Guido Bellini
- The Iceman Cometh (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Read About It (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Worthy Opponents: Part 2 (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Worthy Opponents: Part 1 (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Herstory (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Rites of Salvage (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Money for Jam Jars (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Backward Messages (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Missing in Action (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Good Vibrations (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Presumed Guilty (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Grate Escape (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Wild Child (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Count Me Out (1993) - Guido Bellini
- Horns of a Dilemma (1993) - Guido Bellini
Editor
2005
Live to Give (Short)
2004
First Date (Short)
Thanks
2007
Spider (Short) (personal thanks)
Self
2021
In Creative Company (Podcast Series) as
Self
- The Gloaming (2021) - Self
2020
Operation Buffalo: Discussion Panel (Video documentary) as
Self
2019
9th AACTA Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2018
Sweet Country: Behind the Scenes (Video documentary short) as
Self
2017
The Butterfly Tree: Interviews (Video short) as
Self - Actor
2014
The Lost Aviator (Documentary) as
Bill Lancaster
2012
The Making of 'Dead Europe' (Video documentary short) as
Self - Actor
2012
Raising the Curtain (TV Series documentary) as
Narrator
2012
MSN Exclusives (TV Series) as
Self
Archive Footage
2017
The Butterfly Tree: Behind the Scenes (Video short) as
Self - Actor

References

Ewen Leslie Wikipedia