Jansen Spencer (born 25 May 1981) is an Australian actor best known for his part in the Australian soap opera ''

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''.

Career

In 1997, Spencer heard about the possibility of a role on ''

'' and initially auditioned for a small part, only to receive the part of Paul McClain. Originally slated for only a few guest appearances, he proved so popular they kept him on as a regular until 2001. Paul's exit storyline saw him leaving to play football for the

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. Spencer performed in a few

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in the UK after his departure from ''

''. He later reprised his role in a cameo for the soap's 20th anniversary

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, broadcast in July 2005. Spencer went on to work as a real estate agent on the

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Personal life

Spencer is married to wife Romany, with whom he has two children, daughter Elodie and son Sullivan.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Spencer, Jansen Australian male television actors 1981 births Australian male child actors Living people Male actors from Melbourne