Jansen Spencer (born 25 May 1981) is an Australian actor best known for his part in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
Jansen Spencer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 1981 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Career
editIn 1997, Spencer heard about the possibility of a role on Neighbours and initially auditioned for a small part, only to receive the part of Paul McClain.[1] Originally slated for only a few guest appearances, he proved so popular they kept him on as a regular until 2001. Paul's exit storyline saw him leaving to play football for the Adelaide Crows.[2]
Spencer performed in a few pantomimes in the UK after his departure from Neighbours. He later reprised his role in a cameo for the soap's 20th anniversary episode, broadcast in July 2005.[3]
Spencer went on to work as a real estate agent on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.[4]
Personal life
editSpencer is married to wife Romany, with whom he has two children, daughter Elodie and son Sullivan.[5]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Yes I Can | Short film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Flying Doctors | Jamie Brett | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1996 | Skippy | TV series | |
| 1997 | Newlyweds | Guest appearance | TV series |
| 1996–2001; 2005 | Neighbours | Paul McClain | TV series, 323 episodes |
| 2002 | Blue Heelers | Robbie Hart | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2005 | Holly's Heroes | Cousin Vito | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2010 | Rush | Dimitrius / Gunman | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Winners & Losers | Jim | TV series, 1 episode |
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–00 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield |
| 2000–04 | Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs | The Prince | Swansea Grand Theatre, Hull New Theatre, Kings Theatre, Southsea |
| 2001–02 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
References
edit- ^ Peake, Jon (14–27 November 1998). "Daddy's boy". Inside Soap. No. 114. pp. 16–17.
- ^ "Footie farewell". Inside Soap. No. 198. 2–15 February 2002. p. 7.
- ^ Green, Kris (14 April 2005). "More Neighbours returns confirmed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
- ^ "Jansen Spencer, Agent at Joel Hood Property".
- ^ "Jansen Spencer, Agent at Joel Hood Property".
- ^ "The cast of Neighbours in panto".