Tim Pocock
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 Pocock in 2012 | |
| Born | 24 October 1985 South Africa |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Redfield College, Dural |
| Alma mater | National Institute of Dramatic Art[1] |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
Tim Pocock (born 24 October 1985[citation needed]) is an Australian actor and pianist best known for his role as a teenage Scott Summers in X-Men Origins: Wolverine,[2] as well as Ethan Karamakov in the ABC television series Dance Academy[3] and NBC's Camp, as Robbie Matthews.
Life and career
Pocock attended Redfield College in Dural in Sydney, Australia.[4][5] He began his interest in film in 2003, when in Year Twelve he submitted a short film for his Extension II English major work. Pocock started a career in acting despite not having studied drama.[1]
He appeared on the Australian Soap Opera Home and Away in 2011, where he played Angus McCathie.
Pocock came out as gay during an interview on television series Four Corners, which was investigating harmful classroom practices in Australian Opus Dei schools, such as Redfield College.[4]
His uncle is former New South Wales Minister for Finance Damien Tudehope.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Scott Summers / Cyclops | |
| 2013 | Forbidden Ground | Private Angus O'Leary | |
| 2014 | Lemon Tree Passage | Toby Stone | |
| 2016 | Red Billabong | Tristan Marshall | |
| 2023 | Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism | Daniel | [6][7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cops LAC | Lance | Episode "The Learning Curve" |
| 2010–2012 | Dance Academy | Ethan Karamakov | |
| 2011 | Home and Away | Angus McCathie | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Camp | Robbie Matthews | |
| 2017 | The Lost Nirvana | William Blane | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Runaways | Young Victor Stein | Episode: "Refraction" |
| 2018 | The First Month Is Free | Steve | Television film |
| 2022 | We Were Tomorrow | William | Post-production; 4 episodes |
References
- ^ a b "Honi Soit – Week 9 Edition: The Men's Edition" (PDF). Honi Soit. University of Sydney Students' Representative Council. 6 May 2009. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Tim Pocock as Scott Summers in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". MTV. 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ^ "Australian Television – Dance Academy". Australian Television Information Archive. 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ^ a b c Milligan, Louise; Fallon, Mary; Zillman, Stephanie; Wiggins, Nick (30 January 2023). "Power and purity". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Shibu (30 January 2023). "Gay Aussie Actor Tim Pocock Speaks Out About Homophobia At Sydney Opus Dei School". Star Observer. Out Publications. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (28 February 2023). "Nicolas Cage's 'Renfield' to Open Overlook Film Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ Villei, Matt (6 March 2023). "'Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism' Trailer Sees a Girl Haunted By Demons [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
External links
- Tim Pocock at IMDb
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