Bernard Curry (born 27 March 1974) is an Australian actor, best known for his role as Jake Stewart in Wentworth, Luke Handley in Neighbours and Hugo Austin in Home and Away.
Early life
Alongside his actor brothers Stephen and Andrew, Curry attended acting classes at the Toorak Players (now known as Track Youth Theatre) in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Iris in the 1980s. Following their time there, they secured agents.[1]
Career
Curry first appeared in Neighbours in 1995 as Luke Handley, and remained on the television series for just over a year. He later returned to the show in a video cameo appearance in 2005 for the show's 20th anniversary.
Curry was a co-writer and actor on the 2002 ABC sketch comedy series Flipside.[2] In 2002, he starred in the American television movie Junction Boys. He later starred in the 2005 feature film Puppy and the 2007 TV film The King.[3] Curry was also the host of the comedy series Monster House on the Nine Network. In 2008, he appeared in the BBC-commissioned soap opera Out of the Blue, playing Nate Perrett. In late 2008, Curry had the small role of Vishnu on Packed to the Rafters, on the Seven Network.
In 2009, Curry joined the soap opera Home and Away as regular cast member, playing the part of Hugo Austin, and remained until 2010. He hosted the first four seasons of reality tv series Beauty and the Geek Australia, from 2009 to 2012, after which hosting duties were taken over by James Tobin for two years and then Sophie Monk.
Curry appeared as sports agent Jesse Reade in the 2013 first season of the American sports drama VH1 series, Hit the Floor. He had recurring roles in mystery drama series Pretty Little Liars (2013) as Jamie Doyle, romantic comedy series Faking It (2015) as Principal George Turner and fantasy adventure series Once Upon a Time (2013–2016) as Liam Jones. He also had guest roles in several other American television series including NCIS (2012), Ravenswood (2014), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2014), Mistresses (2015) and Blindspot (2017). He also played opposite Tom Sizemore as Baz in 2014 film Bordering on Bad Behavior.
In 2016, Curry joined the cast of Wentworth as corrupt officer Jake Stewart. Curry revealed that he almost said no to the role as he was busy with his career in LA,[4] but his close friend Sullivan Stapleton advised him to audition for the show as Wentworth had become so popular during its first three seasons, so he did. Curry joined the cast for filming in season 4 and remained until the show's final season. Curry has stated that Wentworth was one of the best jobs he has ever had.
From 2019 to 2021, Curry had a main role as D.I. Kieran Hussey in Australian/New Zealand television series My Life Is Murder, for 11 episodes.
In 2020, Curry posted a video to his Instagram where he and several other prominent figures from Melbourne sung a version of "Here Comes the Sun", with the aim of keeping up the spirits of a Melbourne lockdown due to COVID-19.[5]
In August 2021, he was announced as a contestant on the celebrity version of Big Brother Australia,[6] alongside former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner, Meghan Markle’s brother Thomas Markle Jr, former MAFS Australia participant Jessika Power, Australian Survivor alumni Luke Toki and model/actress Ellie Gonsalves. He lasted twelve days before being evicted, coming in eighth place.
In 2022, Curry joined the cast of ABC crime drama miniseries Savage River as Connor Kirby.[7] That same year, he played the part of Bob in the 2022 season of Melbourne Theatre Company's production of A Christmas Carol, returning again for the 2023 season.[8][9] He also filmed the 2023 horror comedy teen series Crazy Fun Park, playing the part of Zach Dante.
In 2024, Curry was announced as part of the cast for action thriller film The Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky,[10] alongside Liam Neeson.
Personal life
Curry is married to Sonya Bohlen and they have two sons together.[11] In 2024, Curry and his family moved from Melbourne's Burwood East to Brisbane, Queensland, after his wife secured a job at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).[12]
Curry is an advocate for mental health and its services and he is an ambassador for the mental health charity OneInFive.[13][14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Get Real | Tim | Short film |
| 1996 | Black Sun | Short film | |
| 1999 | Ripe | Elder Nance | Short film |
| 2000 | The Dish | Newspaper reporter | |
| 2004 | Alpha Male | Office Worker | Short film |
| 2005 | Puppy | Aiden | |
| 2014 | Bordering on Bad Behavior | Baz Darwish | |
| 2015 | Impact Earth | Tim Harrison | |
| Baby, Baby, Baby | Oliver | ||
| 2017 | Almost Broadway | Zac | |
| Live or Die in La Honda | Joe Cooper | ||
| 2018 | A Boy Called Sailboat | Referee / Hacienda Hill actor / Instructional CD voice | Also additional sound recordist |
| 2019 | Dark Place | Barry | Anthology film |
| TBA | The Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky | TBA | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Snowy | Michael Logan | Main role |
| 1994 | Time Trax | Older Bill | 1 episode |
| Law of the Land | Craig Berryman | 1 episode | |
| 1994; 2003; 2004; 2006 | Blue Heelers | David Edwards / Ty Birkenstock / Jed Stone / Andrew Gillfllan | 4 episodes |
| 1995 | Halifax f.p. | Adam Lawler | 1 episode |
| 1995–1996; 2005 | Neighbours | Luke Handley | 171 episodes |
| 1997 | Fully Booked | Himself | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Raw FM | Gary | 1 episode |
| The Genie from Down Under | Prince Umberto | 1 episode | |
| State Coroner | Nigel Arrowsmith | 1 episode | |
| 1999 | Thunderstone | Funky Dave | 1 episode |
| 2000 | Something in the Air | Sean Wright | 3 episodes |
| The Big Schmooze | Himself | 1 episode | |
| 2001 | Sit Down, Shut Up | Greg Ilyich | 1 episode |
| Blonde | Assistant to Director J. | TV film | |
| Abschied in den Tod | Jerome Delaunay | TV film | |
| Stingers | Dr. James Steele | 1 episode | |
| 2002 | The Road from Coorain | Bob Ker | TV film |
| Flipside | Various characters | Also writer and composer | |
| The Junction Boys | Johnny Haynes | TV film | |
| 2003 | CrashBurn | Glenn | 1 episode |
| MDA | Troy Dalmer | 1 episode | |
| 2006 | Wicked Science | The Director | 1 episode |
| 2007 | The King | John Wesley | TV film |
| Days of Our Lives | Hugo Austin | ||
| 2008 | Out of the Blue | Nate Perrett | 10 episodes |
| Packed to the Rafters | Vishnu | 2 episodes | |
| 2009 | Satisfaction | Jack | 4 episodes |
| 2009–2011 | Home and Away | Hugo Austin | 426 episodes |
| 2012 | NCIS | Seamus Quinn | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Pretty Little Liars | Jamie Doyle | 3 episodes |
| Hit the Floor | Jesse Reade | Recurring role 5 episodes | |
| Killer Reality | Jack Silverman | TV film | |
| 2013, 2015, 2016 | Once Upon a Time | Captain Liam Jones | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Ravenswood | Jamie Rivers | 1 episode |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Calvin Tate | 1 episode | |
| 2015 | Mistresses | Joe the Waiter | 1 episode |
| Faking It | Principal George Turner | 7 episodes | |
| 2016–2021 | Wentworth | Jake Stewart | Main role 62 episodes[15] |
| 2017 | Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story | Mike Willesee | Miniseries 1 episode |
| Blindspot | Lawrence | 2 episodes | |
| Sunshine | Dean Simic | Miniseries 2 episodes | |
| 2018 | How to Stay Married | Adam | 1 episode |
| 2019–2021 | My Life Is Murder | Detective Inspector Kieran Hussey | Main role 11 episodes[16] |
| 2020 | Drunk History Australia | John Kerr | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries | Dr. Clifford Gill | 1 episode |
| Fires | Nick the Journo | Anthology series 1 episode[17] | |
| Spreadsheet | Nathan | 1 episode | |
| 2022 | Savage River | Connor Kirby | 6 episodes[18] |
| 2023 | Crazy Fun Park | Zach Dante | 9 episodes |
Other appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Monster House | Host | |
| 2009–2012 | Beauty and the Geek Australia | Host | 34 episodes |
| 2016 | All Star Family Feud | Contestant | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? | Contestant | 1 episode |
| Big Brother VIP | Contestant | 6 episodes |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | The Prince | Hexagon, Reading[20] |
| 2003 | Les Liaisons Dangereuses | Danceny | Playhouse, Melbourne with MTC |
| 2022; 2023 | A Christmas Carol | Bob Cratchit | Comedy Theatre, Melbourne with The Old Vic Company & GWB Entertainment |
| 2024 | Black Box | Laurie Coombes (Voice Over Artist) | Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane with Grey Gum Productions & Tinderbox Productions |
References
- ^ "Bernard Curry: The Wentworth star says acting has always been a family affair". Domain. 26 August 2021.
- ^ "The Cast: Flipside". Australian Broadcast Corporation. Archived from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ "Cast – Puppy – The Movie – Official Site". Puppythemovie.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ Schipp, Debbie (13 July 2018). "Why Bernard Curry gave up LA to play opposite The Freak". News.com.au. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Big Brother VIP cast revealed include Caitlyn Jenner, Thomas Markle Jr and Jessika Power". Seven News. 8 August 2021. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Bernard Curry busy with ABC shows | TV Tonight". TV Tonight. 20 August 2022. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "A Christmas Carol has its Australian premiere tonight at the Comedy Theatre | News". AussieTheatre.com. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Instagram". Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Slatter, Sean (16 January 2024). "Jonathan Hensleigh's 'Ice Road' sequel to film in Victoria with Liam Neeson, Bernard Curry, Grace O'Sullivan, Geoff Morrell". IF Magazine. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Benedictus, Luke. ""Don't Try To Deal With It All On Your Own": Actor Bernard Curry On Bringing Up A Child With Autism". The Father Hood. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Burwood East: Wentworth star Bernard Curry and wife Sonya bidding goodbye to mid-century-style family house". realestate.com.au. 26 April 2024.
- ^ Staff Writer (19 October 2024). "Extremely Long Lunch 2024 | Humanitix". events.humanitix.com. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Staff Writer. "About". oneinfive.com.au. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Australian Television: Wentworth: episode guide: s04e04". australiantelevision.net. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Australian Television: My Life is Murder: series 1 cast". australiantelevision.net. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Australian Television: Fires: episode guide: 1.02". australiantelevision.net. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Australian Television: Savage River". australiantelevision.net. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Bernard Curry". Independent Management Company.
- ^ "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Panto Archive.
- ^ "Bernard Curry". AusStage.
External links
- Bernard Curry at IMDb
- Bernard Curry's profile at homeandaway.com.au
- Bernard Curry on Instagram Instagram
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