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Gino Esposito
Gino Esposito is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Shane McNamara. The character made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 11 August 2000. The character was originally played by Claude Stevens. McNamara was cast in the role when the character was reintroduced in 2001. Gino owned a hair salon called A Good Hair Day, which employed both Lyn Scully (Janet Andrewartha) and Janelle Timmins ( Nell Feeney). Script producer Luke Devenish called Gino "a aystereotype" and a comedic character, similar to Mr. Humphries from British sitcom ''Are You Being Served?''. He last appeared on 27 June 2007, before returning as a new resident of the Eirini Rising retirement community on 19 September 2024. The character was added to the show's opening titles on 15 April 2025. Development In 1995, ''Neighbours'' introduced a storyline about the bullying of gay teacher, Andrew Watson (Christopher Uhlman), which was a turning point for the sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane McNamara
Shane McNamara is an Australian television and film actor who is best known for his many appearances in the recurring role of Gino Esposito in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours''. McNamara played a character called 'Rat in a Hat' in the children's television show ''Bananas in Pyjamas'' (in both the original live-action series and CGI animated series). He has made numerous television appearances in other Australian series including '' Satisfaction'', '' All Saints'', ''Blue Heelers'', '' Snobs'', '' Water Rats'' and ''The Girl from Tomorrow ''The Girl from Tomorrow'' is an Australian sci-fi children's television series produced by Film Australia. The series is based around #Alana, Alana (Katharine Cullen), a girl from the year 3000. At the start of the series, she is kidnapped by ...''. In 2024, McNamara made a return to ''Neighbours.'' Filmography References External links * Interview with McNamaraat Perfect Blend, 2006 Australian male television acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Smith (actor)
Ian Smith (born 19 June 1938) is an Australian former actor, television producer and screenwriter. Smith is best known for his television roles most especially his lengthy tenure on serial ''Neighbours'' as Harold Bishop from 1987 until 1991, he returned as a regular again in 1996 and left in 2009, though has returned in guest parts in 2011, 2015, 2022, 2023 and 2024-2025 respectively. Previously, Smith had appeared on the cult series ''Prisoner'' in the recurring roles as Head of the Corrections Department, Ted Douglas. Smith also worked on that series as an executive producer and screenwriter. In 2023 Smith stated he would make some guest appearances in the relaunch of ''Neighbours'', but also said he was happy to call it a day. However in 2024 he returned to the role. On 2 December 2024, it was announced that Smith would depart ''Neighbours'' again after he revealed that he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Career Early career Smith started appearing in television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boyd Hoyland
Boyd Hoyland is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Kyal Marsh. He made his first on-screen appearance on 5 June 2002. In 2007, Marsh quit the serial and his character departed on 3 August 2007 along with Stephanie McIntosh's character Sky. Casting Marsh joined the cast of ''Neighbours'' as Boyd when he was fourteen. On 28 January 2007, Fiona Byrne of the ''Herald Sun'' reported Marsh would be leaving ''Neighbours''. Producers did not renew Marsh's contract. The actor confirmed the news in March 2007 and he revealed that he would be shooting his final scenes a few weeks later. He added that Boyd was to leave "on good terms and with a woman he is meant to be with". Marsh told Will Martin from LastBroadcast that he was both sad and excited to leave ''Neighbours'', explaining "I am going to miss everyone and the lifestyle I had working on ''Neighbours'', but the excitement of starting a new life and adventure overrides the sad things." Deve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscar Scully
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Network Ten soap opera ''Neighbours'' in 2003, by order of first appearance. Ric Pellizzeri took over the role of executive producer from Stanley Walsh, who left the show in November 2002. The 19th season of ''Neighbours'' began airing on 20 January 2003 and Pellizzeri's name was added to the credits on 12 May. That same month saw Rhiannon Fish join the cast as Lisa Jeffries. Talent manager Melody Jones arrived in June and Charlie Cassidy followed in July. Oscar Scully, the fifth child of the established Lyn and Joe, was born in August. September saw three introductions; Izzy Hoyland, Detective Alec Skinner and Rocco Cammeniti. Two new members of the Bishop family arrived in October, Liljana and her daughter, Serena. Wendy Stapleton joined the cast as Nina Tucker's mother, Trixie, and Natalie Blair debuted as Carmella Cammeniti. December saw the introduction of Simon Mallory as Chris Cousens. Lisa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Fletcher (actor)
Alan Fletcher (born 30 March 1957) is an Australian actor of stage, television and film. He is also a singer and musician. He is perhaps best known for his television soap opera role in ''Neighbours'' as Dr. Karl Kennedy. He has also played Frank Rossi in ''Cop Shop'' and Michael Clayton in ''Embassy''. In 2007, he was a contestant on the UK reality show '' Soapstar Superstar''. Having appeared in ''Neighbours'' since 1994, Fletcher is the third longest serving actor in an Australian television serial, after ''Home and Away'' actors Ray Meagher and Lynne McGranger. Career Fletcher was born in Perth, Western Australia, and attended Wesley College in Perth. Fletcher appeared in various stage productions in Perth, including '' No, No, Nanette'', '' Privates on Parade'' and '' Something's Afoot''. He was also asked to appear in the play ''Beyond a Joke'' alongside British actor Arthur Lowe. Fletcher met his then-fiancée actress Merrin Canning during a production of '' The Gh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Kennedy
Karl Kennedy is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Alan Fletcher. The actor previously appeared in the soap in 1987 as mechanic Greg Cooper. He made his first screen appearance as Karl during the episode broadcast on 20 September 1994. Karl and his family were created by ''Neighbours'' storyliners in an attempt to bring the show back to its roots. Karl was given the job of local GP to provide him with immediate links to other characters. Debuting shortly before his wife, Susan Kennedy ( Jackie Woodburne), he is the longest running continuously appearing character in the series' history. Creation and casting In 1994, the ''Neighbours storyliners decided to introduce the "solid" Kennedy family. They felt that they needed to take the show back to its roots when it seemed that all the houses on Ramsay Street were populated with misfits and distant relatives. Karl's wife Susan Kennedy ( Jackie Woodburne) was given the job of teacher at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Woodburne
Jacqueline Anne Woodburne (born 5 February 1956) is an Australian actress, known for her numerous roles in television soap operas. After graduating from the National Theatre School, Woodburne played Maggie Gordon in ''The Young Doctors''. She appeared in ''Cop Shop'' as Gina Rossi, ''A Country Practice'', and '' Sons and Daughters'', before she was cast as inmate Julie "Chook" Egbert in ''Prisoner''. Since 1994, Woodburne has played teacher Susan Kennedy in ''Neighbours''. In the 1980s, Woodburne appeared in multiple miniseries', including '' Outbreak of Love'', ''Sara Dane'', and ''1915'', which earned her a Logie Award nomination. By 1985, Woodburne had had a starring role in a major series on every network. Since 2014, Woodburne has starred as Dr Anastasia Black in the sci-fi comedy audio series '' Night Terrace''. Early life Woodburne was born in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. Her father was a policeman in the Royal Ulster Constabulary. She has two older siblings: Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Kennedy
Susan Kennedy (also Smith and Kinski) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Jackie Woodburne. The character and her family were created by storyliners in an attempt to bring the show back to its roots. Susan made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 3 October 1994, along with her eldest son and daughter. The storyliners made Susan a teacher at Erinsborough High to give her immediate links with other characters. Since her introduction, Susan's personality and appearance have been through several changes. Her storylines have seen her begin a relationship with a priest, being married, divorced and widowed. Susan has become a stepmother and a grandmother and she has been central to three plots revolving around health issues – retrograde amnesia, multiple sclerosis and surrogacy. She has also been central to a cyber-bullying plot. In October 2007, Susan became the longest-running female character in the show's histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Connor
Shane Connor (born 3 April 1959) also billed/credited as Shane Feeney-Connor, is an Australian actor, who has had extensive experience in stage, television and film productions, both locally and internationally in the United Kingdom and United States. He is probably best known for his role in TV serial ''Neighbours'' as patriarch Joe Scully. Early life Connor was born in Woodville, South Australia in April 1959 and graduated from University of Melbourne drama division the Victorian College of the Arts in the early 1980s. He worked steadily in film, theatre and television for many years. Career Connor's television credits include the Channel Seven series ''Fire'', the Australian Broadcasting Corporation drama '' Heartland'', the miniseries '' The Harp in the South'' and '' Poor Man's Orange and Halifax f.p.'' (1998). He appeared in the USA television network miniseries ''Moby Dick'' as Flask. Connor also played guest roles in Australian soap operas: He played Kevin, husband ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Scully
Joe Scully is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Shane Connor. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 20 October 1999, along with his family. Development In October 1999, the five-strong Scully family were introduced to ''Neighbours'', replacing the departing Martin family. The Scullys were the first new family to be introduced to the show since Ruth Wilkinson ( Ailsa Piper) arrived with her twins in 1996. Actor Shane Connor was cast as Joe Scully, the patriarch of the family in July 1999. He had previously made a guest appearance in the show as Phil Hoffman in 1991. Connor was invited to audition for the role of Joe by the show's producers, and he accepted when he learned that there was a chance to work with Janet Andrewartha, who was cast as Joe's wife Lyn Scully. The character of Joe also offered Connor a chance to play someone other than a bad guy or "a man on the verge." Connor was contracted with ''Neighbou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its initial launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Internet forum, Forum. History (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform Sky (UK and Ireland), SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ITV Digital, ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting many visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
