Scott Johnson (actor)

Scott Johnson is an Australian actor, singer and musician.

Personal life

In November 2004 Scott married his partner of 11 years, actress Rachel Gordon. The two met at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.

Career

Scott graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1996.[1] Since graduation, he has combined stage acting with various roles in Australian television and films. He is also a tutor at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) Sydney.[2]

Scott appeared in long-running Australian soap Neighbours in 2007 as Terrence Chesterton, an accomplice to Charlotte Stone, played by his real-life wife, Rachel Gordon. Scott also appeared on Blue Heelers in 2005, during the time that Rachel Gordon had a long-running role as Detective Senior Constable Amy Fox.

He starred for nearly two years as "Tommy DeVito" in the long-running Australian production of Jersey Boys in Melbourne and Sydney.[3][4]

Theatre Roles

(Not a complete list)

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1998 Heaven on the 4th Floor Nurse Short
2002 McLeod's Daughters Rowan Simmons 1 episode
2004 Jessica Phillips TV Movie
2005 Blue Heelers Steven Prior 3 episodes
2007 Razzle Dazzle A Journey into Dance Vomit Child's Father
2007 Road Rage Angry Driver Short
2007 Neighbours Terrence Chesterton 8 episodes
2010 Offspring (TV series) Tim 1 episode
2011 Rescue: Special Ops Brad Golen 1 episode
2014 Four Quarters Trent 10 episodes
2019 Preacher Abraham 1 episode
2021 Alba Thomas Short
2021 Harrow (TV series) Josh Mercado 1 episode
2021 The Newsreader Stuart Tipple 1 episode
2023 In Our Blood Constable Barnaby 1 episode

Awards and nominations

  • 2010 Helpmann Awards. Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical - Jersey Boys[5]
  • 2010 Sydney Theatre Awards. Nomination for best performance by an actor in a musical or cabaret - Jersey Boys[6]
  • 2009 Green Room Awards. Nomination for Best Male Artist in a Leading Role (Music Theatre) - Jersey Boys[7]

References