Jansen Spencer
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Jansen Spencer | |
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| Born | 25 May 1981 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Jansen Spencer (born 25 May 1981) is an Australian actor best known for his part in the worldwide Australian Soap, Neighbours.
Career
[edit]In 1997, Spencer heard about the possibility of a role on Neighbours and initially auditioned for a small part, only to receive the part of Paul McClain.[1] Originally slated for only a few guest appearances, he proved so popular they kept him on as a regular until 2001. Paul's exit storyline saw him leaving to play football for the Adelaide Crows.[2]
Spencer performed in a few pantomime in the UK after his departure from Neighbours. He later reprised his role in a cameo for the soap's 20th anniversary episode, broadcast in July 2005.[3]
Spencer went on to work as a real estate agent on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Spencer is married to wife Romany, with whom he has two children, daughter Elodie and son Sullivan.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Yes I Can | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Flying Doctors | Jamie Brett | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1996 | Skippy | TV series | |
| 1997 | Newlyweds | Guest appearance | TV series |
| 1996–2001; 2005 | Neighbours | Paul McClain | TV series, 323 episodes |
| 2002 | Blue Heelers | Robbie Hart | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2005 | Holly's Heroes | Cousin Vito | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2010 | Rush | Dimitrius / Gunman | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Winners & Losers | Jim | TV series, 1 episode |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–00 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield |
| 2000–04 | Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs | The Prince | Swansea Grand Theatre, Hull New Theatre, Kings Theatre, Southsea |
| 2001–02 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
References
[edit]- ^ Peake, Jon (14–27 November 1998). "Daddy's boy". Inside Soap. No. 114. pp. 16–17.
- ^ "Footie farewell". Inside Soap. No. 198. 2–15 February 2002. p. 7.
- ^ Green, Kris (14 April 2005). "More Neighbours returns confirmed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
- ^ https://joelhoodproperty.com.au/jansen-spencer/ [bare URL]
- ^ https://joelhoodproperty.com.au/jansen-spencer/ [bare URL]
- ^ "The cast of Neighbours in panto".