Jeremy Hartley Sims (born 10 January 1966) is an Australian actor and director.

Career

Jeremy Sims was born in Perth, Western Australia in 1966, and was educated at Wesley College 1977–83. His first appearance on the big screen was as 'boy on raft' in the 1980 movie ''Harlequin''. He graduated in 1990 from the

National Institute of Dramatic Art The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is an Australian educational institution for the performing arts is based in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1958, many of Australia's leading actors and directors trained at NIDA, including Cat ...

(NIDA) in

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, with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting). In 2015, Sims landed a supporting role in ''

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''. He is remembered by many for his role as Alex Taylor in the television

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'' (1991–1992). Other

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appearances include '' Wildside'', '' Medivac'', ''

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'', '' Young Lions'', '' Stingers'', ''

The Secret Life of Us ''The Secret Life of Us'' is an Australian television drama series set in the beachside neighbourhood of St Kilda, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is primarily a drama with some comedic moments. The series was produced by Southe ...

'', ''

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'' and ''

McLeod's Daughters ''McLeod's Daughters'' is an Australian drama television series created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton for the Nine Network, which aired from 8 August 2001, to 31 January 2009, lasting eight seasons. It stars Lisa Chappell and Bri ...

''. He also starred in ''

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'' as in 2009 as David "Gardy" Gardiner.

Production company

In 1995, together with then girlfriend

Kym Wilson Kym Wilson (born 1 April 1973) is an Australian actress and former television host. Career Wilson made her television debut playing a minor role in the 1985 mini-series '' Professor Poopsnagle's Steam Zeppelin''. Her first major role was in th ...

, Sims formed the theatrical production company "Pork Chop Productions".Company History
", '' Porkchop Productions", 2008, Retrieved 20 April 2010 Pork Chop won a Drover's award in 2005 for their production of the play, "Last Cab To Darwin".

Filmography

As a director: * '' Last Train to Freo'', feature film released in 2006. * ''

Beneath Hill 60 ''Beneath Hill 60'' is a 2010 Australian war film directed by Jeremy Sims (credited as Jeremy Hartley Sims) and written by David Roach. Set during World War I, the film tells the story of the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company's efforts in min ...

'', as Jeremy Hartley Sims, released in April 2010.Beneath Hill 60-Production Team
", ''The Silence Productions Pty Ltd'', 2009, Retrieved 20 April 2010 * '' Last Cab to Darwin'', released in 2014 * ''Wayne'' Feature documentary on Motorcycle World Champion, Wayne Gardner. Released 2018. * '' Rams'', released in 2020.

Personal life

Sims first daughter, China McDonald was born in 2000. Sims was married to film director

Samantha Lang Samantha Lang is an Australian film director and screenwriter. Her production company is Handmaid Media. Early life and education Samantha Lang was born in London, England, migrating to Australia with her family at the age of 14. She atten ...

. They have two daughters, Frederique and Evelyn Sims. Jeremy and his wife Tania Leimbach have a son, Leroy Sims, 5 years old.

References

External links

* 1966 births AACTA Award winners Australian film directors Australian male television actors Living people People educated at Wesley College, Perth National Institute of Dramatic Art alumni {{Australia-tv-actor-stub