Ross Newton was born on 20 February 1967 and is an Australian actor born in Melbourne, Victoria, he graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1989 and later became best known for playing Greg Marshall in the television series Home and Away.
12 Facts About Ross Newton
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Ross Newton first wanted to act at the aged of five, after watching the film The Wizard of Oz.
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Later in his teens, Newton knew he wanted a career in acting.
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Ross Newton's parents believed that acting would only be a mere hobby for their son.
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In 1990, Ross Newton joined the cast of the Nine Network soap opera Family and Friends, playing the role of construction worker Bartholomew Thomas Purvis.
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In 1991, Ross Newton played the role of John Harding in the Australian erotic thriller film Fatal Bond.
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In 1994 and again in 1995, Ross Newton joined other Australian actors in the British pantomime season.
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In 2002, Ross Newton appeared in the Australian-American science fiction television series, Farscape, playing the role of Sloggard.
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Ross Newton was seen by casting directors for the role of Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings film franchise.
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Ross Newton "worked hard" on the audition but lost out to Sean Astin.
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Ross Newton has been in a relationship with dressage rider and trainer, Lucas Hurps for more than twenty-five years.
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Ross Newton recalled that it was "really challenging" and had a "huge effect" on his personal life.