Peter Dahlsen (born 23 February 1951) is an Australian actor turned barrister. In that country, he was known for appearing in soap operas: as Richie Bates in Bellbird[2] (including being in the 1000th episode[3]) during the 1970s and as Bill Ashley in Sons and Daughters during the 1980s.
Peter Dahlsen | |
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| Born | Peter John Morgan Dahlsen 23 February 1951 |
| Education | Xavier College[1] National Institute of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, barrister |
| Spouse | Jennifer Boost (m. 1986) |
His acting work in both Australia and the United Kingdom consists of Matlock Police, Division 4, Homicide, Secret Army, Bergerac, Doctor Who's Time-Flight, Shackleton (playing photographer Frank Hurley), Special Squad, Bodyline (as cricketer Les Ames) and London's Burning.
In 1995, Dahlsen was awarded the David Karmel entrance award at Gray's Inn.[4] Called to the bar the following year,[5] he has since worked as a defence and prosecuting barrister.
Over time, his cases have involved drink-driving,[6] assault,[7] child abuse,[8] kidnapping and sexual violence,[9] brawling,[10] murder,[11] possession of weapons with intent,[12] arson[13] and threatening behaviour.[14]
Dahlsen has occasionally taught law at the University of Law. In addition, he spent a month working in the Attorney-General's office at the Supreme Court of St Helena over 2017/2018.[15]