Matt Doran

Matthew James Doran[1] (born 30 March 1976) is an Australian television and film actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Damian Roberts in the Australian soap Home and Away from 1991 to 1996, "Mouse" in the 1999 film The Matrix, and "Elan Sleazebaggano" in the 2002 film Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.

Matt Doran
Matt Doran (right) with Jonny Pasvolsky
Born
Matthew James Doran

(1976-03-30) 30 March 1976 (age 48)
OccupationActor
Years active1991–present
Known forHome and Away as Damian Roberts
(1991–1996)
The Matrix as Mouse
(1999)
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones as Elan Sleazebaggano
(2002)
SpouseTeri McPhillips
Children1

Early life and education

Doran was born in Sydney. He is the brother of Mark Doran and uncle of JD and Max Doran. He studied acting for two years at the Australian Film and TV Academy and won an award for Best Performance and Most Improved Student before he graduated in 1991.[citation needed]

Career

After graduation Doran landed a lead role in the film, Pirates Island, and made an appearance on E Street.

Doran played the part of the schoolboy Damian Roberts in the Australian soap, Home and Away, from 1991 to 1996. He guest starred in G.P., Fallen Angels, Water Rats, Medivac, Murder Call, Farscape and Stingers.

Personal life

Matt is married to Teri McPhillips.[2] They have one son together.[citation needed]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
E StreetTV series
1991–96Home and AwayDamian RobertsTV series, 426 episodes
1996G.P.Angus ReeTV series, 1 episode
1997Fallen AngelsSteveTV series, 1 episode
1997Water RatsBjørn RobinsonTV series
1997MedivacJames 'Armalite'DwyerTV series, 1 episode
1999Murder CallJoelTV series, 1 episode
2000StingersMuddyTV series, 1 episode
2001Love is a Four Letter WordPhil 'Klaus' KaperbergTV series, 26 episodes
2001FarscapeMarkir TalTV series, 1 episode
2001-02Always GreenerScumbagTV series, 7 episodes
1998-2008All SaintsPhil Mawson / Toby Temple / Troy LynehamTV series, 4 episodes
2011The JestersAlexTV series, 2 episodes
2013Redfern NowDeanTV series, 1 episode
2016RakeGrant SummonsTV series, 1 episode
2017Doctor DoctorJack HowleyTV series, 1 episode
2018Gods of MedicineTV series
2018Total ControlMatthew, PBC LawyerTV series, 1 episode
2023Aunty Donna's Coffee CafeMouseTV series

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Pirates IslandGrommetTV movie
1996Lilian's StoryJohnnyFeature film
1998The Big Night OutGollie
1998The Thin Red LinePrivate Orville CoombsFeature film
1999The MatrixMouseFeature film
2001Neophytes and Neon LightsSedgeFeature film
2002Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesElan SleazebagganoFeature film
2005The Great RaidRon CarlsonFeature film
2006MacbethMalcolmFeature film
2007Edgar and ElizabethEdgarShort film
2008The PlexAJ StoneFeature film
2009Persons of InterestOliverShort film
2010TransparencyTomShort film
2011Next Door to the VelinskysJames Marshall
2011Found FootageDariusFeature film
2012Great WesternGreg GroganShort film
2012The Grand DesignDexterShort film
2013Battle of the DamnedReeseFeature film
2013The Anti-Social NetworkPezShort film
2015Damage ControlRobinShort film
2017TraffickedGameboyFeature film
2019Danger Close: The Battle of Long TanMajor Noel FordFeature film
201917 MinutesGeorgeShort film
2020IntersectionJake GallowayFeature film
2022InterceptorChopper CaptainFeature film
2023ChumJacobShort film

References