Jonathan Patrick Moore Explained

Jonathan Patrick Moore
Other Names:Jonathan Wood
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2004–present

Jonathan Patrick Moore, previously known as Jonathan Wood, is an Australian actor who has appeared in theatre, film and television.

Early life

Wood was born in Australia in 1982. His mother, Patricia Moore, was killed in a car accident in Adelaide, before his 10th birthday.[1] He graduated from the Adelaide Centre for Performing Arts in 2004.

Career

Wood's first acting role was a guest role on McLeod's Daughters in 2005. He made his breakthrough when he won a role on the Australian television soap opera Neighbours. Wood portrayed Angus Henderson, a man who has an inappropriate relationship with Rachel Kinski (played by Caitlin Stasey). After leaving Neighbours in 2008, Wood began to secure film roles including a role in The Directors Cut[2] which was nominated as Best Drama at the West Australian Screen Awards.

Upon moving to the United States, Wood was told by his agent that the Screen Actors Guild needed him to change his name because they already had a Jonathan Wood in the union.[1] He had a supporting role in the television film , as Prince William's friend Ian.[3] Wood continued his television roles in All Saints during 2009.

In 2012, Moore was a series regular on the Canadian and American drama series The L.A. Complex. The show premiered on CTV Television Network in Canada before moving to MuchMusic. In the U.S., the show aired on The CW network. The show lasted two seasons, totalling 19 episodes.

In 2016, Moore was cast in a recurring role in the second season of NBC's Blindspot. The show was created by Martin Gero, who also created The L.A. Complex. Moore plays Oliver Kind, a water conservation specialist who befriends the protagonist, Jane Doe, played by Jaimie Alexander.[4] He also appeared as Ben Morton in New Life.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Elephant TalesZef (voice)
2009Mike
2012SavagesBeach Guy
2012The Mistle-TonesNick Anderson
2014Christian MinglePaul Wood
2015Colin
2015Nouvelle VieBen MortonEnglish: New Life
2015Oh my god, forgive meCalebShort film, post-production
2016Bad PlusMattShort film, post-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005McLeod's DaughtersJustin O'Connor"Heaven and Earth"
2007-2008NeighboursAngus HendersonRecurring role
2008UnderbellyDet. McManus"Team Purana"
2008SatisfactionToby"What Do You Love"
2009All SaintsElliott ParkerRecurring role
2011Ian MusgraveTV film
2012Blue-Eyed ButcherBillyTV film
2012Connor LakeMain role
2012Nick AndersonTV film
2013NCISKip Logan"Under the Radar"
2014Royal PainsAaron"All in the Family"
2014Rizzoli & IslesJason Sullivan"Phoenix Rising"
2014Back to ChristmasNickTV film
2015Michael GoodleyTV film, post-production
2016BlindspotOliver KindRecurring Role
2020Follow Your HeartJack BurleyHallmark Movie
20219-1-1 (TV series)Brian"Jinx"

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Big Ask: Jonathan Patrick Moore. Devlyn. Darren. 20 April 2011. Herald Sun. The Herald and Weekly Times. 22 February 2013.
  2. http://www.thedirectorscutfilm.com The Directors Cut – Official Site
  3. News: Tattle. Coster. Alice. Webber. Nicola. McMahon. Kate. 14 February 2011. Herald Sun. 10 April 2024. Gale. subscription.
  4. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Bosch' Casts Christopher Backus; 'Blindspot' Adds Jonathan Patrick Moore. Deadline. 15 September 2016 . 15 September 2016.