Jared Turner
Biography
Jared Turner was born on 12 April 1978 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Although born in New Zealand, he is identified as an Australian actor who also works as a voice‑over artist and screenwriter. Turner’s professional career is recorded with twenty‑three credited roles across film and television. He is most widely recognised for portraying Ben Maddox in the series Go Girls and Ty Johnson in the television drama The Almighty Johnsons. His gender is listed as male. The information reflects his birth date, place of birth, national affiliation, primary occupations, and the two television roles for which he is best known.
Career overview
Jared Turner was born on 12 April 1978 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Although his birthplace is in New Zealand, he is identified as an Australian actor. His professional work spans acting, voice‑over performance and screenwriting, as noted in biographical references.
Turner’s on‑screen career includes prominent roles in New Zealand television. He is best known for portraying Ben Maddox in the series Go Girls and for playing Ty Johnson in the series The Almighty Johnsons. These characters have been highlighted as his most recognizable performances in publicly available profiles. Across film and television, Turner has accumulated a total of twenty‑three credited acting roles, reflecting a steady presence in the industry.
In addition to his live‑action work, Turner has contributed his voice to various productions and has engaged in scriptwriting activities, expanding his creative involvement beyond acting alone. His career therefore encompasses a blend of performance, vocal work and authorship, all rooted in his New Zealand origins and Australian professional identity.
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31 titles- Deep Water (2026) as Helicopter Pilot
- The Convert (2024) as Castor Samuels
- Grafted (2024) as Paul
- Morning Hate (2024) as Tommies
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) as Templeton
- Sweet Tooth (2021) as George Anderson
- Almost Paradise (2020) as Todd Carpenter
- One Lane Bridge (2020) as Rob Ryder
- My Life Is Murder (2019) as Toby
- 6 Days (2017) as Sgt. Tommy Palmer
- The Shannara Chronicles (2016) as Slanter
- Roman Empire (2016) as Cleander
- The Secret Daughter (2016) as Chris Norton
- Venus and Mars (2015) as Marty Bruce
- The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014) as Rory Parkes
- The Almighty Johnsons (2011) as Ty Johnson
- Spartacus (2010) as Lucius Furius
- Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) as Xristo
- 30 Days of Night (2007) as Aaron
- Coffee and Allah (2007) as Café Manager
- Basilisk Stare (2005) as Spike
- Fracture (2004) as Brent Rosser
- Power Rangers (1993) as Void Knight
- Power Rangers (1993) as Tarrick
- Power Rangers (1993) as Joe
- Power Rangers (1993) as Void Knight (voice)
- Power Rangers (1993) as Tarrick / Void Knight
- Power Rangers (1993) as Void King (voice) / Tarrick
- Power Rangers (1993) as Void King (voice)
- Power Rangers (1993) as Tarrick / Void King
- Power Rangers (1993) as Whiger (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jared Turner best known for?
Jared Turner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deep Water (2026), Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023), Sweet Tooth (2021), Almost Paradise (2020).
When and where was Jared Turner born?
Jared Turner was born on April 12, 1978 in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
How many credits does Jared Turner have?
Jared Turner has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Jared Turner's background in cinema and television?
Jared Turner was born on 12 April 1978 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Although born in New Zealand, he is identified as an Australian actor who also works as a voice‑over artist and screenwriter. Turner’s professional career is recorded with twenty‑three credited roles across film and television. He is most widely recog...