Adam Tuominen (born 22 January 1980) is an Australian actor best known for his role as Hunter Bradley, the Crimson Thunder Ranger in ''

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''.

Early life

Tuominen was born in

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, one of three children to Christine and Lauri Tuominen. He and his twin brother Sam have an older sister, Natalie. He is of Finnish and Lithuanian descent; his father was born in Finland. Tuominen attended

St Peter's College, Adelaide St Peter's College (officially The Anglican Church of Australia Collegiate School of Saint Peter, but commonly known as Saints) is an Private school, independent Anglican Church of Australia, Anglican Primary school, primary and Secondary school ...

where he studied drama. Afterwards he went on to study drama and directing at

Flinders University Flinders University, established as The Flinders University of South Australia is a public university, public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a footprint extending across a number of locations in South Australia and ...

's Drama Centre. At Age 21, he graduated from the prestigious school

National Institute of Dramatic Art The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is an Australian educational institution for the performing arts based in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1958, it offers bachelor's, master's and vocational degrees in subjects including acting ...

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. He also studied

martial arts Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defence; military and law enforcement applications; combat sport, competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; ...

for five years.

Personal life

Tuominen married Stephanie Horlin-Smith in 2018 in Adelaide, South Australia.

Acting career

In 2003, he joined the main cast of the American series ''

'' where he played Hunter Bradley until the end of the series. He reprised his role as Hunter in a guest appearance for two episodes of ''

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'' in 2004. In 2006, he appeared as a guest in an episode of the series McLeod's Daughters where he played John Nostier, and in 2008, he appeared on stage in Melborn08's Playspotting at the La Mama Courthouse Theatre, where he played three different roles - ''A Cup of Sugar'', ''The Trick'' and ''Lovely Bits''. In 2011, he appeared in the mini-series '' Underbelly: Razor'' where he played the criminal and explosives expert Frank "Razor Jack" Hayes.

Filmography

Television

Films

Theatre

Video games

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tuominen, Adam 1980 births 21st-century Australian male actors Australian male stage actors Australian male television actors Australian people of Finnish descent Australian people of Lithuanian descent Flinders University alumni Living people National Institute of Dramatic Art alumni