Rhys McConnochie

Rhys McConnochie (born 28 December 1936) is a New Zealand-born actor, director and educator based in Australia.[1]

Rhys McConnochie
Born
Maynard Rhys McConnochie

(1936-12-28) 28 December 1936 (age 87)
OccupationActor

Career

Film & television

His screen appearances include the TV miniseries Bodyline as Pelham Warner[2] and Darlings of the Gods as Ralph Richardson[3] and the 1985 film Robbery.[4]

For his performance in Come In Spinner McConnochie was nominated for the 1990 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, in a Mini-Series or Telefeature.[5]

Theatre

McConnochie has also had a long theatre career[6] working on the likes of Sixteen Words for Water for the Sydney Theatre Company,[1][7][8] Inheritance with the Melbourne and Sydney Theatre Companies[9][10][11] and the original production of Bingo at the Northcott Theatre.[1]

McConnochie has trained drama students at Sydney's NIDA, Perth's WAAPA and the Victorian College of the Arts.[12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleType
1983The Amorous DentistTV movie
1984The Wild DuckDr RolandFeature film
1985The Empty BeachGarth GreenFeature film
1985RobberyMichael WebsterTV movie
1986Charley's WebPrime Minister LoweTV movie
1986Short ChangedSchool PrincipalFeature film
1987BullseyeJusgeFilm
1988The Man from Snowy River IIAlistair Patton Sr.Feature film

Television

YearTitleRoleType
1965The Wars of the RosesVernonTV play
1980The Imitation GameTechnical OfficerTV play
1984BodylinePelham WarnerTV miniseries
1984Special SquadMathiesonTV series (episode 21: "A Wild Oat")
1985AnzacsLloyd GeorgeTV miniseries
1988AustraliansTV series (episode 13: "Errol Flynn")
1989Brotherhood of the RoseOrlikTV miniseries
1989Darlings of the GodsRalph RichardsonTV miniseries
1990Come In SpinnerAngus McFarlandTV miniseries, 4 episodes
2002-03MDAGiles Jones, QCTV series
2013Paper Giants: Magazine WarsLionel KingTV miniseries

Theatre

As actor

YearTitleRoleVenue / Company
1973BingoBen JonsonNorthcott Theatre
2003InheritanceWilliamPlayhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne with Melbourne Theatre Company & Sydney Opera House with Sydney Theatre Company

As crew

YearTitleRoleVenue / Company
2003Sixteen Words for WaterDirector

The Wharf Theatre / Sydney Theatre Company

1969The Lincoln Cycle of Mystery PlaysAssistantYork Cathedral with Lincoln Theatre Royal

Awards & nominations

YearNominated workAwardCategoryResult
1990Come In SpinnerAustralian Film Institute AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, in a Mini-Series or TelefeatureNominated

References


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