Jonathon Dutton Explained

Jonathon Dutton
Birth Date:1981 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Geelong, Australia
Years Active:1998–present
Occupation:Actor, director
Children:2

Jonathon Dutton (born 13 August 1981) is an Australian actor and director. From 1998 to 2002, Dutton played Tad Reeves in Neighbours. He later returned to the show as a director. Dutton has also appeared in MDA, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Packed to the Rafters.

Career

Dutton was born in Geelong. He had a small part in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, before going on to secure the regular role of Tad Reeves.[1] He also made appearances in Thunderstone and Blue Heelers.[1]

In 2003, Dutton played Brett Ferris in an episode of MDA.[2] That same year he began appearing as David Fish in the British comedy series Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.[2] Dutton also portrayed Jeff in Australian drama series The Secret Life of Us. In 2006, the actor portrayed an ambulance driver in All Saints.[3]

2009 saw Dutton make an appearance in Packed to the Rafters as Simon.[4] From 2010, Dutton began directing episodes of Neighbours.[5] In 2012, he received a nomination for Best Direction in a TV Drama Serial from the Australian Directors Guild Awards for his work on Episode 6188.[6]

In 2019, Dutton directed the Neighbours spin-off series .[7]

Personal life

Dutton is married to actress Eve Morey. Their first child, a daughter, was born in November 2014.[8]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998NeighboursKenny Hyland2 episodes
1998–2002NeighboursTad Reeves368 episodes
1998Blue HeelersLucas Summers
1999ThunderstoneMorgan
2003Blue HeelersKyle Madigan
2003MDABrett FerrisEpisode: "Bigger Fish to Fry"
2003–2004Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of CrispsDavid FishEpisodes S3 E2 Fish – S4 E2 Piggy Goes Oink
2004The WatchJonnoShort
2005The Secret Life of UsJeff
2006All SaintsKane Hely
2009Packed to the RaftersSimonEpisode: "Having It All"
2009Chandon PicturesHarleyEpisode: "Pack"

Notes and References

  1. News: A Tad of difference. Everton. Denise. 28 January 2000. Illawarra Mercury. Fairfax Media. 16 April 2012.
  2. Web site: The team. Film & television studio international. 16 April 2012.
  3. News: Inside the box. Ellis. Scott. 17 September 2006. The Sun-Herald. Fairfax Media. 16 April 2012.
  4. Web site: A new direction. Knox. David. 13 February 2009. TV Tonight. 16 April 2012.
  5. Web site: Major sits in the directors seat. Network Ten. 24 March 2011.
  6. Web site: Australian Directors Guild Awards: Nominees. Knox. David. 16 April 2012. TV Tonight. 16 April 2012.
  7. Web site: Neighbours high school spin-off to screen on 10 Play and in the UK. Groves. Don. 6 September 2019. If Magazine. 12 November 2019.
  8. Web site: Neighbours' Eve Morey marries her partner Jonathan Dutton in Halloween-themed ceremony. Dainty. Sophie. 2 November 2015. Digital Spy. 2 November 2015.