Anthony Sharpe

Anthony J Sharpe
Born Anthony J Sharpe
(1974-09-24) 24 September 1974
Melbourne, Australia
Nationality Australian
Other names Anthony J Sharpe
Occupation Actor
Years active 1998–present
Known for Detective in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Television Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, City Homicide
Spouse(s) Julie Sharpe
Children 1
Musical career
Genres Rock and Pop
Occupation(s) Lead Singer
Instruments
  • Guitar
Website http://www.anthonyjsharpe.com/
Notes
[1] VIAF ID: 30146634288341930127
Anthony Sharpe Actor. On Set filming "There's a Bluebird in My Heart"

Anthony J Sharpe (born in 1974) is an Australian actor and singer, best known for his role playing the character of Cecil Yates (Cec) on ABC1's Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.[2] He grew up in Melbourne and became involved in acting after a lengthy career as a professional singer.

Early life

Born to parents Joy and Joe as the youngest of 4 children, Anthony Sharpe grew up on the family's small farm in Willowmavin, Victoria. Anthony picked up his first guitar at the age of fifteen and fell into singing by accident, after filling in singing with a high school band.

After finishing an apprenticeship at Holdens Engine Company as a fitter and machinist, Anthony left the company to pursue music full-time. His Band Heavy Human Traffic recorded 3 albums, Ritafind (1998), Heavy Human traffic (self Titled) (1999), Second Skin (2001). the Group disbanded in 2003.[3]

Anthony began his acting career after working on stage for 2 years at Dracula's Theatre Restaurant in Melbourne.

Career

Anthony appeared in small roles including Blue Heelers (2002), Neighbours (2005), City Homicide (2010) before landing the role of Cecil Yates (Cec) on ABC1's Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2011).[2][4] He will appear in the role of Detective Foy in the upcoming Wentworth series (2017)

Anthony has worked in various Australian independent films including There's a Bluebird in My heart (2015), Oh Brother (2017), 7 Storeys Down (Post Production 2017), Mutt (currently in production 2017), and has been attached to a leading role in the upcoming Australian feature film 4 Nulla early (2018) to be directed by Simon Christidis.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Blue Heelers Dogger
2005 Neighbours Jason Kimberly
2006 Hotel Motel Gary Brahme Short Film
2010 City Homicide Craig Rammage
2010 Out of Order Chef Short Film
2011–13 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries[5] Cecil Yates (Cec)
2015 There's A Bluebird in My Heart Miles Short Film
2016 Wentworth Detective Foy
2016 Oh Brother Malcom Short Film
2017 7 Storeys Down Sig
2017 Mutt Keith
2017 Carp Made The River Green Paul
2017 Initiation Jasper Post-Production
2017 7 Storeys Down Sig Post-Production
2018 Mutt Keith Filming

Awards and nominations

Equity Awards

Year Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2012 Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Nominated[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Sharpe, Anthony". Virtual International Authority File. VIAF. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Characters". ABC.net. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Heavy Human Traffic". Last FM. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries second series begins Melbourne shoot". IF Magazine (February 2013). Brendan Swift. Intermedia. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Sharpe, Anthony – Identity at Worldcat". Worldcat Identities. Worldcat. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  6. ↑ "6th Annual Equity Ensemble Awards - Voting Now Open!". www.equityfoundation.org.au. Retrieved 2017-04-25.

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