Ben Geurens (born 24 December 1979) is an Australian actor.

Biography

Geurens graduated from NIDA in 2004. At drama school he appeared in productions of '' The Return'', ''

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Roles

Geurens is best known for playing suburban rascal Toby Mangel on the soap opera ''

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'' from 1990 to 1993. He then appeared in the television series '' The Man from Snowy River'' as Michael O'Neil and the movie '' Body Melt'' as Brandon Noble. He made guest appearances in other series such as '' Blue Heelers''. Geurens played constable Ash Nader in ''

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'' in late 2006 and early 2007 and a detective in the final series of '' McLeod's Daughters'' in 2008. He also appeared in the Melbourne Theatre Company's production of '' Entertaining Mr Sloane'', in which he played the lead role of Mr Sloane and also in '' The History Boys'' as Dakin. In 2009, Geurens starred in the comedy series '' The Jesters'' as Steve Morris and had guest roles on '' All Saints'' and ''

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''. He portrayed Gideon Blackburn in the historical-fantasy drama ''

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''. He also plays the part of The Necromancer on '' Legacies''. Geurens plays the lead role Ryan Black in the crime-thriller film ''

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Filmography

Film

Television

Staff credits

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Geurens, Ben 1979 births Australian male child actors Australian male television actors Australian male stage actors Male actors from Melbourne Living people National Institute of Dramatic Art alumni