Hara was born in Sydney, New South Wales and grew up studying at The Southport School on the Gold Coast, Queensland. After appearing in his first school performance at the age of three, Hara decided to become an actor. He chose this career path as he loved the art of storytelling. He attended the Queensland University of Technology and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2010. Following his graduation, Hara presented the television show Cash Call, which he hosted for two seasons.
Hara made his screen debut in 2011, appearing in a small role in a short-lived American science fiction drama Terra Nova. In 2012, he was cast in his first feature film, the Australian comedy Reef 'n' Beef. Hara is best known for his role on the Seven Network soap opera Home and Away, as Andy Barrett, from 2013 (the series' twenty-sixth season) until 2016.
In 2014, Hara competed in the 14th series of Dancing with the Stars.
Personal life
Hara is of Japanese descent. He became engaged to Hi-5 cast member, Fely Irvine in 2015, and the couple married in Bali in 2017.
Filmography
Actor
-
Sahela (post-production) as
Jarome
2022
Colin from Accounts (TV Series) as
James
- Bandit (2022) - James
- My Amiga (2022) - James
- Bubbly Sophie (2022) - James
- The Flash (2022) - James
2022
Underbelly: Vanishing Act (TV Mini Series) as
Vincent Lee
- Episode #1.2 (2022) - Vincent Lee
- Episode #1.1 (2022) - Vincent Lee
2020
Bondi Slayer (TV Series) as
Tom
- Bondi Booty Calls (2020) - Tom
2020
Colour Blind (TV Mini Series) as
Tai
2019
Preacher (TV Series) as
TV Anchor
- Overture (2019) - TV Anchor
- Messiahs (2019) - TV Anchor
2019
Madam Secretary (TV Series) as
David Akua
- The New Normal (2019) - David Akua
2018
A Low Hum (Short) as
Billy
2018
Final Resting Pose (Short) as
Henry
2017
SEAL Team (TV Series) as
Anderson
- The Exchange (2017) - Anderson
2016
Hyde & Seek (TV Mini Series) as
Kevin Soga
- Episode #1.8 (2016) - Kevin Soga
- Episode #1.7 (2016) - Kevin Soga
- Episode #1.6 (2016) - Kevin Soga
- Episode #1.5 (2016) - Kevin Soga
- Episode #1.4 (2016) - Kevin Soga
- Episode #1.3 (2016) - Kevin Soga
- Episode #1.2 (2016) - Kevin Soga
- Episode #1.1 (2016) - Kevin Soga
2013
Home and Away (TV Series) as
Andy Barrett / Andi Barrett
- The Murder (2014) - Andy Barrett
2016
Best Mates (Short) as
Hogan
2012
Mourning After (Short) as
Tai
2012
Reef 'n' Beef as
Bass
2011
Terra Nova (TV Series) as
Compound Guard #1
- Resistance (2011) - Compound Guard #1
- Occupation (2011) - Compound Guard #1
Writer
2020
Colour Blind (TV Mini Series)
2016
Best Mates (Short) (co-writer)
Producer
2020
Colour Blind (TV Mini Series) (producer)
2012
Mourning After (Short) (associate producer)
Director
2020
Colour Blind (TV Mini Series)
Thanks
2017
Everybody Else Is Taken (Short) (special thanks)
Self
2021
The Celebrity Apprentice Australia (TV Series) as
Self
- Boost Juice (2021) - Self
2014
Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) as
Self
- Grand Final (2014) - Self
- Semi Finals (2014) - Self
- Switch-Up Redo Week (2014) - Self
- Rock vs. Pop Week (2014) - Self
- Spooky Halloween Special (2014) - Self
- The Switch Up (2014) - Self
- Party Night (2014) - Self
- Viewers' Choice Night (2014) - Self
- Memorable Moments Night (2014) - Self
- 2014 Premiere (2014) - Self
2014
Better Homes and Gardens (TV Series documentary) as
Guest
- Episode #16.32 (2014) - Guest
2013
Hi-5 Some Kind of Wonderful (Documentary) as
Self
2011
Cash Call (TV Series)
2012
Cleo Bachelor of the Year 2012 (TV Special) as
Self
Archive Footage
2018
Endless Summer: 30 Years of Home and Away (TV Movie documentary) as
Andy Barrett (uncredited)
2016
Home and Away (TV Series) as
Andy Barrett
- Episode #1.6420 (2016) - Andy Barrett (uncredited)
- Episode #1.6418 (2016) - Andy Barrett
2016
The Morning Show (TV Series) as
Andy Barrett
- Episode dated 26 February 2016 (2016) - Andy Barrett
