Anthony Martin (born 1 January 1953) is an Australian actor.
Career
Martin is best known by Australian audiences for his portrayal of Detective Bill McCoy in the ABC's television series ''
Wildside'', and to older audiences as Rev Bob Brown in the TV series ''
E Street''. He played Bill Southgate in ''
Heartbreak High
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He has also gained much acclaim as his portrayal of notorious
underworld
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Arthur "Neddy" Smith in the Australian miniseries ''
Blue Murder''. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 1000
Film Critics Circle of Australia
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Awards for his role in ''
The Interview.
Personal life
He married
Rachael Blake on 21 December 2003.
They later appeared alongside one another in HBO Asia's presentation of
''Serangoon Road''. His son, Justin, is also an actor, with appearances in ''
Somersault
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'' and ''
Blue Water High'' to his credit.
Filmography
Films
Television
References
External links
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1953 births
AACTA Award winners
Australian male film actors
Australian male television actors
Living people
People from Tamworth, New South Wales
Male actors from New South Wales