Perth Male Actors
Liam Riley
Liam Riley began his acting career at an early age when he was casted as an extra in a local high school production whilst he was in year three. This caused Liam to become enthused by acting and for a wide variety of the arts. Wanting to fill his desire in becoming an impressive actor, he jumped at any opportunity to enrol and undertake any auditions or classes for productions, big or small, that would improve his acting abilities. Liam... more
Liam Riley began his acting career at an early age when he was casted as an extra in a local high school production whilst he was in year three. This caused Liam to become enthused by acting and for a wide variety of the arts. Wanting to fill his desire in becoming an impressive actor, he jumped at any opportunity to enrol and undertake any auditions or classes for productions, big or small, that would improve his acting abilities. Liam received the top mark for TEE drama at his school in year 11, he is a good listener, a fast learner, and takes direction and critique well. He hopes to continue his training in acting to achieve his dream of becoming a professional actor. less
Danann Saunders
Danann is an energetic and confident lad who has 4 years experience in a variety of environments, including flim, television advertising, voice overs and photo modelling. He is passionate about his Acting and Modelling, and loves performing on or off stage. He loves the challenges put forward by the roles he takes on and will give almost anything a go. He always shows maturity and professionalism beyond his years in front of the camera. Danann... more
Danann is an energetic and confident lad who has 4 years experience in a variety of environments, including flim, television advertising, voice overs and photo modelling. He is passionate about his Acting and Modelling, and loves performing on or off stage. He loves the challenges put forward by the roles he takes on and will give almost anything a go. He always shows maturity and professionalism beyond his years in front of the camera. Danann is always looking for opportunities to add to and develop his skills. He enjoys all sports and has been playing competitive Softball for the past year. Danann is a versatile performer and would advantage to anyone willing to work with him in any role or environment. less
Maitland Schnaars
Maitland Schnaars is a graduate from the Certificate III Theatre and Certificate IV Acting for Camera from WAAPA (Western Australian Academy Performing Arts) 2003 & 2004 respectively. In 2003 he won the Western Mining Corp award for Best Indigenous Male Artist. From 2004-2006 he studied Contemporary Performance at Edith Cowan University. He has created three short hybrid performance pieces, “Straight Jacket” 2004, “U.D” 2005 and “Tears of... more
Maitland Schnaars is a graduate from the Certificate III Theatre and Certificate IV Acting for Camera from WAAPA (Western Australian Academy Performing Arts) 2003 & 2004 respectively. In 2003 he won the Western Mining Corp award for Best Indigenous Male Artist. From 2004-2006 he studied Contemporary Performance at Edith Cowan University. He has created three short hybrid performance pieces, “Straight Jacket” 2004, “U.D” 2005 and “Tears of Blood” 2006, combining poetry, multi-media and visual art, movement and sound. In 2005 he co-founded the international theatre company Corazon de Vaca. In 2007 Corazon de Vaca were the first theatre company in Perth to stage a play by the English playwright Sarah Kane “Phaedra’s Love”. In 2008 Corazon de Vaca were commissioned to create a brand new work to be premiered at the World EXPO in Zaragoza, Spain. With regards to both pieces Maitland was a major contributor as performer, writer and artistic collaborator. Maitland continues to develop his skills as a writer, performer and creator by continuing to attend workshops both in Australia and Overseas. less
Tim Schoenmakers
Tim Schoenmakers is a double graduate in musical theatre from WAPPA, where he played major rules in all the productions with which he was involved. These included opera seasons with the conservatorium and co-starring with the then young Hugh Jackman in a Russian play with the acting students. Since then, Tim has worked with the WA Opera Company, Boutique Opera and Regal Opera. He has also worked on stage in both Theatre and Musical Theatre.... more
Tim Schoenmakers is a double graduate in musical theatre from WAPPA, where he played major rules in all the productions with which he was involved. These included opera seasons with the conservatorium and co-starring with the then young Hugh Jackman in a Russian play with the acting students. Since then, Tim has worked with the WA Opera Company, Boutique Opera and Regal Opera. He has also worked on stage in both Theatre and Musical Theatre. Other work includes TV commercials and corporate videos. His screen credits are numerous, the film Thunderstruck and for Television Series’ Bushpatrol, The Gift and Sharknet. less
Sam Shales
Sam has an intense passion for performing. He has been gifted with a natural ability for singing and acting and is extremely talented actor with improvisational skills. Sam shone in his lead roles in Kismit, West Side Story and in Any One Can Whistle. Sam is a natural athlete which enables him to be able to move well while performing. Sam attended a screen acting short course at NIDA, a Screen and Television workshop with Sue Manger and... more
Sam has an intense passion for performing. He has been gifted with a natural ability for singing and acting and is extremely talented actor with improvisational skills. Sam shone in his lead roles in Kismit, West Side Story and in Any One Can Whistle. Sam is a natural athlete which enables him to be able to move well while performing. Sam attended a screen acting short course at NIDA, a Screen and Television workshop with Sue Manger and has studied voice under James Hagen. He filmed a TV Pilot for a children’s programme also performing in various live stage shows where he was the co-host. Sam enjoyed being in a Short Film directed by Jason R L Jones. He is very committed to the arts and has an alluring and captivating stage presence. less
Lee Sheppard
Lee Sheppard has appeared on stage, in short films, TV commercials and documentaries and has worked professionally as a corporate trainer. He takes his acting seriously and is constantly working to increase his skills through both experience and formal training.A strong character actor, Lee can regularly be seen terrifying visitors as part of Fremantle Prison’s highly regarded Torchlight Tours program. His excellent role-playing and... more
Lee Sheppard has appeared on stage, in short films, TV commercials and documentaries and has worked professionally as a corporate trainer. He takes his acting seriously and is constantly working to increase his skills through both experience and formal training.A strong character actor, Lee can regularly be seen terrifying visitors as part of Fremantle Prison’s highly regarded Torchlight Tours program. His excellent role-playing and improvisational skills are also frequently put to use in training Police Officers, Prison Guards and medical students. Lee has a natural flair for comedy and accents, receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of the bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart in Garrick Theatre’s production of Get Smart. He has also recently been seen as part of the cast of Spontaneous Insanity’s very successful TheatreSports season at both DeckChair and the Subiaco Arts Centre. less
Ted Simpson
Since Ted?s first role as a non-speaking female maid who died after one scene in a high school production, he has been hooked on performing. Ted started acting and studying drama at Hale School and continued this love on through University, where he studied Zoology and Geography, through to his travels to the UK and his life back in Perth. Ted?s stage experience includes ?Grease?, ?Pirates of Penzance?, ?An Ideal Husband?, ?Private Lives?,... more
Since Ted?s first role as a non-speaking female maid who died after one scene in a high school production, he has been hooked on performing. Ted started acting and studying drama at Hale School and continued this love on through University, where he studied Zoology and Geography, through to his travels to the UK and his life back in Perth. Ted?s stage experience includes ?Grease?, ?Pirates of Penzance?, ?An Ideal Husband?, ?Private Lives?, ?The Boyfriend?, and he has recently been seen in ?Romeo and Juliet?, ?Eurobeat?, and as Caiaphus in ?Jesus Christ Superstar?. Ted has performed for various companies around Perth, and the UK, and has also performed charity work for Save The Children and Rotary. While most of Ted?s experience lies on stage and live theatre, he is looking forward to turning his talents to the screen, and loves any acting challenge thrown at him. less
Eddie Stowers
Samoan / NZ actor Eddie Stowers is a veteran of stage and screen. He has played Goldberg in Pinter’s THE BIRTHDAY PARTY, Judd in BOUNCERS, Chief Bromden in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST and won an award for Best Musical Performance as Pontius Pilate in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in 2007. He has appeared in numerous commercials, short and feature films, the latest being the feature CRUSH shot in Perth. He is also often heard in numerous... more
Samoan / NZ actor Eddie Stowers is a veteran of stage and screen. He has played Goldberg in Pinter’s THE BIRTHDAY PARTY, Judd in BOUNCERS, Chief Bromden in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST and won an award for Best Musical Performance as Pontius Pilate in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in 2007. He has appeared in numerous commercials, short and feature films, the latest being the feature CRUSH shot in Perth. He is also often heard in numerous corporate and commercial voiceovers. His background in improvised comedy and theatre lead to a very successful debut season of the play THE WIRELESS at the 2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He is particularly excited about his next role, playing the lead in Upstart Theatre’s outdoor OTHELLO: SHAKESPEARE ON THE LAKE in November 2009. less
Shanyo Taciak
Shanyo Peter Taciak was seen in school plays as early as Primary School. He then went on to Swan Christian College to study where he was very involved in the musical scene and was a member of the SCC Big Band, playing saxophone and touring places as far away as Kalgoorlie. When school ended he went to study at SAE as an sound engineer and was a member of his own band “Kenny’s Children” for two years before they split. He has played... more
Shanyo Peter Taciak was seen in school plays as early as Primary School. He then went on to Swan Christian College to study where he was very involved in the musical scene and was a member of the SCC Big Band, playing saxophone and touring places as far away as Kalgoorlie. When school ended he went to study at SAE as an sound engineer and was a member of his own band “Kenny’s Children” for two years before they split. He has played basketball since the age of 8 and currently plays in Men’s A Grade, Mens’ C Grade and in the Mundaring Men’s Team. Shanyo re discovered his passion for acting and is currently taking further acting classes/courses, intending to audition for NIDA this year. less
Randall Tapp
Randall's looks substantially belie his years. His photogenic qualities, enthusiasm, experience, maturity and confidence contribute to his being able to present himself more than adequately for media roles in the context of commercial based on camera presentation. In the 2003 Big Brother series, he was the sole finalist for WA. He has over 15 years experience in windsurfing, is a licensed paraglider, SCUBA diver and has competency tickets... more
Randall's looks substantially belie his years. His photogenic qualities, enthusiasm, experience, maturity and confidence contribute to his being able to present himself more than adequately for media roles in the context of commercial based on camera presentation. In the 2003 Big Brother series, he was the sole finalist for WA. He has over 15 years experience in windsurfing, is a licensed paraglider, SCUBA diver and has competency tickets for off-shore marine rescue services. Randall has also attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Aquatic Zoology and Environmental Geography. He has a friendly jovial nature and strong work ethic. less
