Aaron C. Jeffery 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.
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| Born | Aaron C. Jeffery Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Notable work | Water Rats (1996–98) McLeod's Daughters (2001–08) Wentworth (2013–15) |
| Spouse |
Melinda Medich (m. 2003–2005) |
| Partner | Zoe Naylor (2010–present) |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life
editJeffery 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]
Career
editAfter graduating 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 in the drama McLeod's Daughters, which he left in 2008.
Jeffery appeared in the series Underbelly: Badness as Frank.[4][5] He wrapped filming on 22 June.[6] Three days later, it was announced Jeffery had joined the cast of Neighbours as Bradley Fox for two months.[6] In October, it was revealed that Jeffery had been cast as a corrections officer in the series Wentworth.[7] He also starred in the Bevan Lee series Between Two Worlds for the Seven Network.[8]
In 2021 Jeffery appeared in the AACTA-nominated film Moon Rock For Monday[9] directed by Kurt Martin. The film was nominated for Best Indie Film at the 11th Annual AACTA Awards.[10]
In April 2021, it was announced that Jeffery had been cast in the upcoming Netflix thriller series Pieces of Her, which is adapted from the Karin Slaughter novel of the same name.[11]
Production company
editIn 2015 Jeffery and Naylor founded their production company Eagle Rose Productions.[12]
Awards
editIn 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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Square One | Jeremy Hostick | Feature film |
| 1998 | The Interview | Detective Senior Constable Wayne Prior | Feature film |
| 1999 | Strange Planet | Joel | Feature film |
| 2009 | Beautiful | Sergeant Alan Hobson | Feature film |
| 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Thomas Logan | Feature film |
| 2014 | Locks of Love | Terry Knox | |
| 2015 | Turbo Kid | Frederick | Feature film |
| 2017 | Rip Tide | Owen | Feature film |
| 2018 | Occupation | Major Davis | Feature film |
| 2019 | Palm Beach | Doug | Feature film |
| 2021 | Moon Rock For Monday | Bob | Feature film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ship to Shore | Nick | 9 episodes |
| 1994 | The Damnation of Harvey McHugh | Brandon | Episode: "A Tree Grows in Botswana" |
| 1995 | Fire | Firefighter Richard 'Banjo' Gates | 12 episodes |
| Blue Murder | Constable Bobby Williams | 2 episodes | |
| 1996–1998 | Water Rats | Constable 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 | Detective Jack Cross | 13 episodes |
| 2011 | Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away | Geoff Leyland | TV movie |
| East West 101 | Hunter | 3 episodes | |
| Wild Boys | Captain Moonlite / Preacher Scott | Episode: "1.5" | |
| 2012 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Samson | Episode: "Blood and Circuses" |
| Underbelly: Badness | Frank 'Tink' O'Rourke | 4 episodes | |
| Cancerman: The Milan Brych Affair | Dr. John Scott | TV movie documentary | |
| Neighbours | Bradley Fox | 21 episodes | |
| 2013–2015 | Wentworth | Matt "Fletch" Fletcher | 33 episodes |
| 2014 | Old School | Rick | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Step Dave | Warren Robinson | 3 episodes |
| 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 |
| 2022 | Pieces of Her | Nick Harp | Recurring role |
| 2024 | Home and Away | James Fowler | Season 37 (2 episodes) |
References
edit- ^ "Zoe Naylor and Aaron Jeffrey parade their affection". News.com.au. News Limited. 22 September 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Aaron's bundle of joy". TV Week (35). ACP Magazines: 24. 1–7 September 2012.
- ^ "Filming begins on fresh Underbelly chapter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ "Who's who in Badness". TV Week (32). ACP Magazines: 21. 11–17 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Aaron Jeffery to cause a stir as Erinsborough News deputy". Channel 5. Northern & Shell. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ "Top cast locked in". The West Australian. Seven West Media. 4 October 2012. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ White, Peter (16 April 2019). "'Luther' star Hermione Norris to Front Seven Network's Australian thriller 'Between Two Worlds". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Keast, Jackie (8 February 2022). "Slew of international sales for 'Moon Rock For Monday'". Inside Film.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (31 October 2021). "'High Ground' and 'Nitram' Lead Australia's AACTA Awards Nominations". Variety.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2 April 2021). "'Pieces Of Her': Nicholas Burton & Aaron Jeffery Join Netflix Thriller Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ Russell, Anna (2 August 2015). "Looking to share his insights". Hawkesbury Gazette.