Jonathan Marc Pasvolsky (born 26 July 1972), also known as Jonny Pasvolsky, is a South African-born Australian actor.

Early life and education

Pasvolsky was born on July 26, 1972, in

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, to a

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family. He was raised in Australia.The Australian Jewish News: "TV crime capers"
13 March 2013 He studied acting at the

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in Melbourne.

Career

Pasvolsky is best known for his role (Rob Shelton/Matt Bosnich, 2005–2007) in '' McLeod's Daughters'', which he received a nomination for " Most Popular New Male Talent" at the Logie Awards of 2006. He has also appeared in main cast roles in the '' Underbelly'' series, '' Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities'','' The Moodys'' (ABC TV), '' Mr & Mrs Murder'' (Network 10), '' Picnic at Hanging Rock'' (series), '' Play School'', '' Cops LAC'', ''Second Chance'' (

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), '' Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries'', '' Blood Brothers'', ''

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'', '' Young Lions'', '' All Saints'', '' White Collar Blue'', '' Satisfaction'', '' Rescue: Special Ops'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. He starred as Mr. Hooper in '' Hey, Hey, It's Esther Blueburger'' and played Antonio Morelli in the UK.TV mini-series '' False Witness''. He appeared in a starring role, as the moustached villain in the

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2015 film '' Mortdecai'', played Richard Wolf in '' Rising Wolf / Ascendant'', Henry in South Australian horror film ''Rabbit'', Jonathan in ''Fatal Contact'' and Lennox in Jeffrey Wright’s ''

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''.

Personal life

Pasvolsky and wife Carolyn welcomed a baby girl, Marlena Sierra Pasvolsky, on Tuesday 23 October 2007 in Sydney. They have since welcomed Sylvie Star in August 2009 and Viola Emery Rose in March 2012. He is a keen, although slightly lazy surfer. Jonny is a fanatical Wallabies fan and is often seen supporting them at lives matches. He is a keen arts and crafts enthusiast and a regional Morris dancing champion.

Filmography

Television

Film

References

External links

Jonny Pasvolsky Official Website

McLeod's Daughters Official Website

Jonny Pasvolsky Net

"From shearing sheep to Shakespeare on the street"
* 1972 births Living people Jewish Australian male actors South African emigrants to Australia South African Jews Male actors from Cape Town Victorian College of the Arts alumni Australian children's television presenters {{Australia-actor-stub South African male actors