1. Russell Dykstra was born on 31 December 1966 and is an Australian actor of screen, stage and TV.
14 Facts About Russell Dykstra
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Russell Dykstra later studied acting at the University of Southern Queensland, graduating with a Diploma of Creative Arts in 1987, and in his early career worked alongside fellow actor Geoffrey Rush with the Grin and Tonic theatre troupe.
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Russell Dykstra studied at the school of Jacques Lecoq in Paris and Philippe Gaulier in London.
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Russell Dykstra made his feature film debut in the critically acclaimed Soft Fruit, directed by Christina Andreef, for which he received an AFI Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and a Film Critics' Circle Award nomination.
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In 2007 Russell Dykstra was nominated for an AFI Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Romulus, My Father directed by Richard Roxburgh.
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Russell Dykstra has worked with the Malthouse Theatre, Theatre of Image, Griffin Theatre, Ensemble, La Boite Theatre and Queensland Theatre Company.
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Russell Dykstra is perhaps most well known for his portrayal of the character Barney, in the award-winning ABC TV series Rake.
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In 2013 Russell Dykstra appeared as Uncle Fester in the Australian production of the Broadway musical The Addams Family.
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Russell Dykstra played Pumbaa in the Australian tour of Disney's The Lion King.
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In 2015 Russell Dykstra won his second Equity Award, for Most Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series, for his portrayal of Barney in the ABC TV series Rake.
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In 2016 Russell Dykstra received an AACTA Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Drama for his performance as Barney in season 4 of Rake.
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Russell Dykstra appeared in the ABC TV series Fires and In Limbo produced by Bunya Productions.
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In 2024 Russell Dykstra appeared in the ABC TV production of Ladies in Black.
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Russell Dykstra was honoured as a Fellow of the University at University of Southern Queensland on September 26,2024.