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Steven Rooke | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Steven Rooke is an Australian actor who has performed on stage, in films and television.
Education
[edit]Rooke graduated from Noosa District State High School in 1996, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (acting) from the Queensland University of Technology in 2000.[1]
Career
[edit]Rooke joined theatre company Shake and Stir as a masterclass instructor.[2]
Reviews
[edit]In Aussie Theatre Bobbie-Lea Dionysius wrote of Rooke's performance in Gasp! that he was, " enjoyable to watch as always".[3]
Rooke's performance in Gloria was reviewed as,
Having come into the rehearsal period as a late replacement, Rooke did a great job fitting into the cast. Rooke always has a strong presence onstage and is enjoyable to watch. However, the role felt quite stifling for the actor capable of so much more[4]
Sonny Clarke wrote of Rooke in Kelly "the night really belonged to the exceptional talents of Steven Rooke and ..."[5]
Awards
[edit]- 2009 Matilda Awards Winner Best Actor in a Main Role[6]
- 2010 Matilda Awards nominated Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role[6]
- 2011 Matilda Awards Winner for his outstanding body of performance work in 2011 including No Man's Land, Julius Caesar and The Removalists[6]
- 2011 Matilda Awards Winner Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role[6]
- 2012 Matilda Awards nominated Best Male Actor in a Leading Role[6]
- 2014 Matilda Awards nominated Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role[6]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year[1] | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Blurred | Rodney | [7] |
| 2006 | Footy Legends | Terry | |
| 2009 | Quiet : You'll Wake up the War (short) | Jake | |
| 2010 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Faun | |
| 2017 | Mr Brisbane (short) | Petruchio | |
| 2020 | Forever First Love (short) | Paul | [7] |
| 2021 | Fall from a Height (short) | Damian | [7] |
Television
[edit]| Year[1] | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | All Saints | Gordon Williams | 1 episode | |
| 2001 | Beastmaster | Podo-Man | Episode: "The Prize" | |
| 2001 | Home and Away | Miles Alcott | 15 episodes | |
| 2002–2003 | Always Greener | Nick Greenhill | 16 episodes | |
| 2012 | Commercials | TAB, RAMS, Tooheys | [citation needed] | |
| 2014 | Shapelle | Journo Aus 4 | TV movie | |
| 2016 | Wanted | Jackson Delaney | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Hoges | Gym Instructor (uncredited) | TV miniseries | [citation needed] |
| 2017 | Commercial | Qld Govt Road Safety | [citation needed] |
Theatre
[edit]| Year[1][8] | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | A Handful of Stars | QUT |
| 2000 | They Shoot Horses Don't They | QUT |
| 2000 | The Mill on the Floss | QUT |
| 2000 | Spurboard | QUT |
| 2002 (9 Apr-4 May) | 48 Shades of Brown | La Boite |
| 2006 | Australian THeatre of the Deaf | School Tour |
| 2008 (26 Nov-6 Dec) | Anatomy Titus Fall of Rome | Merlyn Theatre, Southbank, VIC |
| 2009 (18 Mar-4 Apr) | The Pillowman | Sue Benner Theatre, Brisbane, QLD |
| 2009 (13-22 May) | The Exception and the Rule | Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane |
| 2010 (31 May-26 Jun) | Fat Pig | Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane |
| 2011 (12 Feb - 20 Mar) | Julius Caesar | Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove |
| 2011 (21 Jul-6 Aug) | The Removalist | Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane |
| 2011 (19 Sep-22 Oct) | No Man's Land | Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane |
| 2011 (28 Oct-11 Dec) | No Man's Land | Drama Theatre (Sydney Opera House) |
| 2012 (15 Sep-20 Oct) | Kelly | Cremorne Theatre, South Brisbane |
| 2013 (18-28 July) | 1001 Nights | The Greenhouse, South Brisbane, |
| 2014 (22 Mar-13 Apr) | Macbeth | Playhouse, South Bank |
| 2014 (19 Jul-16 Aug) | Gloria | Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane |
| 2014 (25 Oct-9 Nov) | Gasp | Heath Ledger Theatre, Northbridge |
| 2014 (17 Nov-7 Dec) | Gasp | Playhouse, South Bank |
| 2015 (12 May) | Kelly | Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park |
| 2015 (22 Oct-8 Nov) | The Odd Couple | Playhouse, South Bank |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Steven Rooke". Kubler Auckland. Retrieved 26 June 2017.[dead link]
- ↑ "The Team". shake and stir. Retrieved 25 June 2017.[dead link]
- ↑ "Gasp! by Queensland Theatre Company By Bobbi-Lea Dionysius 6 December 2014". Aussie Theatre. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
- ↑ "Gloria premiere's at Queensland Theatre company By Bobbi-Lea Dionysius 8 August 2014". Aussie Theatre. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ↑ "Kelly – QTC By Sonny Clarke". Aussie Theatre. 23 September 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "2011 Matilda Awards Winners". Matilda Awards Archive. Retrieved 25 June 2017.[dead link]
- 1 2 3 "Steven Rooke". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media / NBCUniversal. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ "Steven Rooke". AusStage. Retrieved 4 June 2017.[dead link]