Steve Bisley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 26, 1951 in Lake Munmorah, New South Wales, Australia
- Active Years
- 1977–2023 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
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[1] Name: Steve Bisley. Birthday: December 26, 1951. Place of Birth: Lake Munmorah, New South Wales, Australia. Known for: Acting. Known credits: 58.
[2] Actor: Mad Max. Popular Australian actor born in New South Wales. Earlier film work typified the "Aussie larrikin" stereotype (lively/animated acting style, blonde hair, lairish grin). Broke into film with Mel Gibson (fellow NIDA graduate) in Summer City (1977 - text says 197, but I should be careful with incomplete data, though [2] says "Summer City (197"). Actually, looking closer at [2], it says "Summer City (197". I will avoid the specific year if it's cut off or just use the title if I can't verify the year).
[3] Cast member in ABC Upfronts 2022: Plays a role alongside Mark Coles Smith, Toby Leonard Moore, etc.
[4] Australian writer, film and television actor. Born 26 December 1951. Best known for Mad Max (1979) and The Great Gatsby (2013).
Steve Bisley is an Australian writer, film, and television actor born on December 26, 1951, in Lake Munmorah, New South Wales. He attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and broke into film alongside fellow NIDA graduate Mel Gibson in the movie Summer City. His earlier film work was noted for typifying the Aussie larrikin stereotype through a lively and animated acting style, blonde hair,
Career overview
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Source [1]: Steve Bisley, born December 26, 1951. Known for acting. 58 known credits.
Source [2]: Actor in Mad Max. Born in New South Wales. Earlier film work typified the "Aussie larrikin" stereotype (lively/animated style, blonde hair, lairish grin). Broke into film alongside NIDA graduate Mel Gibson in Summer City (1977 - note: text cuts off at "197", but I should only use what is there or be careful. Actually, the text says "Summer City (197". I will avoid the specific year if it's incomplete, or just say "Summer City").
Source [3]: Cast member in a production featuring Mark Coles Smith, Toby Leonard Moore, Daniel Henshall, Lisa Flanagan, Clarence Ryan, Caroline Brazier, Hayley McElhinney, Dubs Yunupingu, Kelton Pell, Leonie Whyman, Salme Geransar, Nina Young, Jayden Popik, and Grace Chow.
Source [4]: Australian writer, film and television actor. Born 26 December 1951. Best known for Mad Max (1979) and The Great Gatsby (2013).
Paragraph 1: Background and Early Career.
Steve Bisley is an Australian film and television actor and writer born on December 26, 1951, in Lake Munmorah, New South Wales. He attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). His early film work was characterized by a lively and animated acting style, blonde hair, and a lairish grin, which typified the Aussie larrikin stereotype. Bisley broke into film in the production Summer City alongside fellow NIDA graduate Mel Gibson.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works and Credits.
He is best known for his roles in the films Mad Max (1979) and The Great Gatsby (2013). His acting credits include 58 known works. In a production featuring Mark Coles Smith as Young Jay, Bisley appeared alongside a cast that included Toby Leonard Moore, Daniel Henshall, Lisa Flanagan, Clarence Ryan, Caroline Brazier, Hayley McElhinney, Dubs Yunupingu, Kelton Pell, Leonie Whyman, Salme Geransar, Nina Young, Jayden Popik, and Grace Chow.
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"Steve Bisley is an Australian film and television actor and writer born on December 26, 1951, in Lake Munmorah, New South Wales. An alumnus of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Bisley's early film work often typified the Aussie larrikin stereotype through his animated acting style, blonde hair, and lairish grin. He broke into the film industry in Summer City alongside fellow NIDA graduate Mel Gibson.
Bisley is best known for his roles in the films Mad Max (1979) and The Great Gatsby (2013). He has 58 known acting credits. His work includes appearing in a production led by Mark Coles Smith, which featured a cast including Toby Leonard Moore, Daniel Henshall, Lisa Flanagan, Clarence Ryan, Caroline Brazier, Hayley McElhinney, Dubs Yunupingu, Kelton Pell, Leonie Whyman, Salme Geransar, Nina Young, Jayden Popik, and Grace Chow."
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
59 titles- Deadloch (2023) as Frank McCallister
- Darby and Joan (2022) as Declan Kemp
- Mystery Road: Origin (2022) as Peter Lovric
- The Stranger (2021) as John
- Boar (2018) as Bob Murdock
- Doctor Doctor (2016) as Jim Knight
- Brock (2016) as Harry Firth
- The Madness of Max (2015) as Self
- The Great Gatsby (2013) as Dan Cody
- Redfern Now (2012) as Richard
- Jack Irish: Bad Debts (2012) as Kevin Pixley
- Lowdown (2010) as Jack Cooper
- I Love You Too (2010) as Bill
- Red Hill (2010) as Old Bill
- The Wedding Party (2010) as Roger
- Subdivision (2009) as Harry
- East of Everything (2008) as Terry Adams
- Not Quite Hollywood (2008) as Self
- The View from Greenhaven (2008) as Lach
- Sea Patrol (2007)
- The King (2007) as Harry M. Miller
- Royal Flying Doctor Service (2007)
- Two Twisted (2006) as Frank
- Hell Has Harbour Views (2005) as Bruce Kent
- Thrills and Nuclear Spills: The Making of 'The Chain Reaction' (2005) as Self
- The Brush-Off (2004) as Eastlake
- Big Reef (2004) as Reilly
- The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular (2003) as Banjo Paterson
- In the Red (1999) as Sparky
- Water Rats (1996) as Det. Sgt. Jack Christey
- Water Rats (1996) as Jack Christey
- Sanctuary (1995) as Robert 'Bob' King
- Halifax f.p. (1994) as Jonah Cole
- Frontline (1994) as Graeme Prowse
- Escape from Jupiter (1994) as Duffy
- Nazi Supergrass (1993) as Narrator
- Over the Hill (1992) as Benedict
- Police Rescue (1991) as Kevin "Nipper" Harris
- The Big Steal (1990) as Gordon Farkas
- Emma: Queen of the South Seas (1988) as Captain Tom Farrell
- The Clean Machine (1988) as Ed Riordan
- Hard Knuckle (1988) as Harry
- Call Me Mister (1986) as Jack Bartholomew
- Two Friends (1986) as Kevin
- The Boy in the Bush (1984) as Esau
- Fast Talking (1984) as Redback
- Silver City (1984) as Victor
- The Winds of Jarrah (1983) as Clem Mathieson
- The Highest Honour (1982) as A.B. W.G. Falls
- Squizzy Taylor (1982) as Det. Piggott
- The Little Feller (1982) as Frank Blair
- A Town Like Alice (1981) as Tim Whelan
- The Last Outlaw (1980) as Joe Byrne
- The Chain Reaction (1980) as Larry
- Mad Max (1979) as Jim Goose
- The Last of the Knucklemen (1979) as Mad Dog
- Taxi! (1979) as Terry Dean
- Summer City (1977) as Boo
- Same Time Monday as Father
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Steve Bisley best known for?
Steve Bisley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Boar (2018), Doctor Doctor (2016), Operation 'Trust' (1968), The Great Gatsby (2013).
When and where was Steve Bisley born?
Steve Bisley was born on December 26, 1951 in Lake Munmorah, New South Wales, Australia.
How many credits does Steve Bisley have?
Steve Bisley has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2023.
What is Steve Bisley's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Steve Bisley (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes...
Steve Bisley by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- A Town Like Alice (1981) as Tim Whelan — aged about 29
- Frontline (1994) as Graeme Prowse — aged about 42
- Doctor Doctor (2016) as Jim Knight — aged about 64
- The Great Gatsby (2013) as Dan Cody — aged about 61
- Sea Patrol (2007) — aged about 55
- Police Rescue (1991) as Kevin "Nipper" Harris — aged about 39
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