Anthony Hammer

Anthony Hammer (born 1 March 1986)[1] is an Australian actor. He played lead roles in Bootleg and Driven Crazy.

Career

After a series of stage roles Hammer got the role of Ned in Driven Crazy at age 12.[2][3] He followed this up with High Flyers the next year.[4] He went on to play Leo Hancock on the Australian soap opera Neighbours in 2001–2002 and acted in The Secret Life of Us, The Saddle Club and We Jimmy.[5] After this, he finished school and appeared in the UK as a main character in the 2002 BBC miniseries Bootleg,[6][7] which was filmed in Melbourne over a three-month period.[8][9] He has worked in the theatre too.[5][10][11]

References

  1. ^ Frilingos, Matthew (30 September 2001). "The Funday Telegraph". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney: News Limited. p. F01. Retrieved 30 July 2024 – via NewsBank.
  2. ^ Everton, Denise (2 October 1998). "Hammer is a hit on TV". Illawarra Mercury. Wollongong: Rural Press. p. 11. Retrieved 30 July 2024 – via NewsBank.
  3. ^ Dillon, Jenny (7 September 1998). "Twist of fantasy". The Guide. The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: John Fairfax Holdings. p. 23. Retrieved 4 August 2024 – via NewsBank.
  4. ^ Wood, Miranda (17 October 1999). "Super scene". The Sun-Herald. Sydney: John Fairfax Holdings. Flying high – via NewsBank. Jade Butler, 16, and Anthony Hammer, 13, dramatically changed their exercise routines to become fit for the challenging circus acts.
  5. ^ a b "Bootleg – cast biographies". BBC Press Office. 14 November 2002. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Bootleg – do you recognise these faces?" (Press release). BBC Press Office. 14 November 2002. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Bootleg - behind the scenes" (Press release). BBC Press Office. 14 November 2002. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  8. ^ Courtis, Brian (24 August 2003). "Critic's choice". The Sun-Herald. Sydney: John Fairfax Holdings. p. 5. Retrieved 4 August 2024 – via NewsBank.
  9. ^ "Sickly reminder for TV star Steven". News Shopper. 12 December 2002. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  10. ^ Faulkner, Jane (12 July 2000). "Band of Gypsies - Musical theatre". The Age. Melbourne: John Fairfax Holdings. p. 3. Retrieved 4 August 2024 – via NewsBank.
  11. ^ Schembri, Jim (4 August 1995). "A simple but bitter tale". The Age. Melbourne: John Fairfax Holdings. p. 18. Retrieved 4 August 2024 – via NewsBank.
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