Aaron Jeffery

Aaron Jeffery
Born Aaron C. Jeffery
(1970-08-25) 25 August 1970
Auckland, New Zealand
Occupation Actor
Years active 1993 – present
Notable work Water Rats (1996–98)
McLeod's Daughters (2001–08)
Wentworth (2013–15)
Spouse(s)
Melinda Medich (m. 2003–2005)
Partner(s) Zoe Naylor (2010–present)
Children 2

Aaron C. Jeffery (born August 25, 1970) is a Logie Award-winning New Zealand – Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Terry Watson in Water Rats, as Alex Ryan in McLeod's Daughters, and as Matt "Fletch" Fletcher in Wentworth

Early and personal life

Born in Howick, Auckland, Jeffery moved to Australia at the age of 17 and studied acting at NIDA.

Jeffery has been in a relationship with his former McLeod's Daughters co-star Zoe Naylor since 2010.[1] The couple had their first child together, a daughter, in 2012.[2][3] Jeffery also has another daughter from a previous relationship.[3]

Jeffery was arrested for domestic violence in 2005 police reported he "threatened to kill or endanger the life of Melinda Jeffery, intending to arouse a fear that the threat would be, or was likely to be, carried out, or was recklessly indifferent as to whether such a fear was aroused".

His previous bail conditions did not allow him to communicate with his wife.

Magistrate Kym Millard agreed to change the bail terms to allow Jeffery to contact his wife, on condition he did not "harass, threaten or intimidate Melinda Jeffery".

Jeffery, who stood silently in the dock during his appearance, appeared bemused by the media attendance at the court hearing but refused to answer journalists' questions once outside. [4]

Jeffery opened up about his dark past being a victim of a pedophile ring "In my mid-twenties I had a nervous breakdown. That hard part of my childhood came back to me - when I was in a pedophile ring for a couple of years - and I had to deal with that.”


Following his nervous breakdown, Jeffrey quit acting and studied theology while living on a farm, where he became known as the “human tractor” for his heavy lifting skills. [5]

Career

After graduated in 1993 from NIDA he began his television career on the children's programme Ship to Shore. Jeffery is best known for his role as Alex Ryan on the drama McLeod's Daughters, which he left in 2008. He also appeared in the third season of the New Zealand drama series Outrageous Fortune.

Jeffery appeared in the series Underbelly: Badness as Frank.[6][7] He wrapped filming on 22 June.[8] Three days later, it was announced Jeffery had joined the cast of Neighbours as Bradley Fox for two months.[8] In October, it was revealed that Jeffery had been cast as a corrections officer in the series Wentworth.[9]

Awards

In both 2004 and 2007, Jeffery won the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor in a Drama Series for his role on McLeod's Daughters.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1997 Square One Jeremy Hostick
1998 The Interview Det. Sr. Const. Wayne Prior
1999 Strange Planet Joel
2009 Beautiful Alan
2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine Thomas Logan
2014 Locks of Love Terry Knox
2015 Turbo Kid Frederick
2017 Rip Tide Owen
2018 Occupation Major Davis
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1993 Ship to Store Nick 9 episodes
1994 The Damnation of Harvey McHugh Brandon Episode: "A Tree Grows in Botswana"
1995 Fire Firefighter Richard 'Banjo' Gates 12 episodes
1995 Blue Murder Bobby Williams 2 episodes
1996–1998 Water Rats Const. Terry Watson 42 episodes
1998 Wildside Walter Chowdrey Episode: "1.34"
2000 Murder Call Rory Simmons Episode: "Last Act"
2001–2008 McLeod's Daughters Alex Ryan 190 episodes
2007 Outrageous Fortune Gary Savage 15 episodes
2008 The Strip Jack Cross 13 episodes
2011 Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away Geoff Leyland TV movie
2011 East West 101 Hunter 3 episodes
2011 Wild Boys Captain Moonlite / Preacher Scott Episode: "1.5"
2012 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Samson Episode: "Blood and Circuses"
2012 Underbelly: Badness Frank 4 episodes
2012 Cancerman: The Milan Brych Affair Dr. John Scott TV movie documentary
2012 Neighbours Bradley Fox 21 episodes
2013–2015 Wentworth Matt "Fletch" Fletcher 33 episodes
2014 Old School Rick 2 episodes
2015 Step Dave Warren 3 episodes
2015 Texas Rising: The Last Soldier Ranger 3 episodes
2016 Janet King Simon Hamilton 3 episodes
2017 Blue Murder: Killer Cop Chris Bronowski Episode: "Part One"
2018 Underbelly Files: Chopper Mark "Chopper" Read 2 episodes

References

  1. ↑ "Zoe Naylor and Aaron Jeffrey parade their affection". News.com.au. News Limited. 22 September 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  2. ↑ Moran, Jonathon; Halliwell, Elle (18 March 2012). "Former McCleod's Daughters star Zoe Naylor looks set to be a mum". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Aaron's bundle of joy". TV Week. ACP Magazines (35): 24. 1–7 September 2012.
  4. ↑ https://www.smh.com.au/national/mcleods-daughters-star-charged-20051110-gdmert.html
  5. ↑ https://www.who.com.au/aaron-jeffrey-opens-up-about-his-familys-disturbing-past
  6. ↑ "Filming begins on fresh Underbelly chapter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  7. ↑ "Who's who in Badness". TV Week. ACP Magazines (32): 21. 11–17 August 2012.
  8. 1 2 "Aaron Jeffery to cause a stir as Erinsborough News deputy". Channel 5. Northern & Shell. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  9. ↑ "Top cast locked in". The West Australian. Seven West Media. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
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