Nathan Kennedy
Nathan Kennedy
Actor
Australian actor Nathan Kennedy was born in Melbourne, Victoria before moving to Brisbane, Queensland where he began to pursue a career in acting. Nathan trained at the Queensland University of Technology, as well as Griffith University. He is best known for playing Tom in ‘Primal’ and Barry in ‘Split Lip’.
Biography
Australian Actor Nathan Kennedy begin his acting career in 2016, working as a supporting character in several short films and an extra in Thor Ragnarok. Since then, Nathan has had the opportunity to take on the lead role in many short films which have screened internationally. He began his training at the Queensland University of Technology, before receiving specialised training in Uta Hagen with Peter Rasmussen as well as audition technique with Tom McSweeney. 2017 saw him take on his first lead role in a short film with Misfortune, a dark thriller, which showcased his talents and proved an excellent opportunity for getting his name into the international industry. Recent projects have seen him in a supporting role in the feature film ‘Street’ which won Best Drama at the Crown Point Film Festival in Chicago, and Best Acting at the London International Monthly Film Festival. He has also finished working on ‘Leaves of Glass’ by Philip Ridley, an excellent piece of theatre centered around the twisted nature of some families.
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Other Theatre/Film
2021 – Street (Feature Film), Actor – Paul, Director – Kyle Faulkner
2021 – A Cobblestone Conversation (Short Film), Actor – Sutter, Director – Charlotte Adams
2021 – The Modern Interview (Short Film), Actor – John, Director – Anna J
2021 – The First Night (Short Film), Actor – Isaac, Director – Teagan Langan
2021 – Reflection (Short Film), Actor – Billy, Director – Rhys Callaghan
2020 – Transmission (Short Film), Actor – Nathan, Director – Brad Pearson
2020 – Split Lip (Short Film), Actor – Barry, Director – Armin Dzarfic
2020 – Cold in the Shadow (Short Film), Actor – Jesse, Director – Jayden Thompson
2020 – Love Unseen (Short Film), Actor – Derek, Director – Stacey Barnes
2020 – Love Rising (Short Film), Actor – George, Director – Jamie Bishop
2019 – A Quiet Street in Pallarenda, Actor – Interviewer, Director – Erin Huber
2019 – Aftermath (Short Film), Actor – Danny, Director – Sean Sixsmith
2019 – Taxidermy Grandma (Theatre), Actor – Other Joel, Director – Gabe Francis
2018 – 10 Gordon St (Short Film), Actor – Glenn, Director – Michael Coleman
2018 – Primal (Short Film), Actor – Tom, Director – Harry Hertrick
2018 – Longing (Short Film), Actor – Darryl, Director – Kyle Butt
2018 – Love is Controversy (Short Film), Actor – Xavier, Director – Jazz Brooks
2018 – Signed and Sealed (Theatre), Actor – Ryan, Director – Taryn Macpherson
2017 – Misfortune (Short Film), Actor – Peter, Director – Tara Wise
2017 – Holt (Short Film), Actor – Alan Stuart, Director – Jake Heinemann
2017 – The Things We Lost (Theatre), Actor – Josh, Director – Taryn Macpherson
2016 – Milk (Short Film), Actor – Jamie, Director – Luisa Martiri
2016 – The Interrogation of the Man with No Past (Short Film), Actor – Paul, Director – Calen Le Couteur
Training
2020 – Audition Technique, Tom McSweeney
2018 – Queensland University of Technology, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama)
2018 – Uta Hagen Technique, Peter Rasmussen
Representation
Paul Newlands, Crème Management
Reviews
“Nathan Kennedy played Tom/Ben, characters very similar in their quirky and nerdy demeanours. With an extremely cute susception to romance, Tom/Ben were audience favourites, and Kennedy’s professionalism and stage presence made the character whole. Kennedy often used his entire body to display emotions, and was strategic with his comedic timing. “
Ella O’Brien - TheatreHaus | Read full review
“Portraying the “successful” brother, Steven, is Nathan Kennedy. Nathan, although perhaps a little young for this role, brings Steven to life with an authenticity beyond his years. Nathan acquits himself as an actor with substance, showing depth and range. The role is complex and dialogue heavy with multiple monologues but despite the challenge, Nathan aced his performance”
Anina-Marie – Bravo Brisbane | Read full review