Andrew McFarlane(I)
- Actor
Veteran actor Andrew McFarlane was born in Albany, Western Australia,
but grew up on a cattle station in Queensland. As a young adult, he
studied law for a year in Melbourne, then turned to horticulture, and
eventually decided on a career in acting. After graduating from the
NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) in 1973, he was almost
immediately cast in Crawford's drama series "Division 4." A prominent
role on "The Sullivans" soon followed.
McFarlane was among the original cast of "The Flying Doctors," one of
Australia's most successful drama series to date. When he left the show
mid-season, mainly to concentrate on theater work, the ratings dropped
considerably. During his break from the series, Andrew starred opposite
John Waters in the feature film "Boulvard of Broken Dreams." He also
enjoyed a year off from his career, while living in London. In 1989,
McFarlane returned to "The Flying Doctors," reprising his role as Dr.
Tom Callaghan for a another year.
Andrew McFarlane's movie credits include the dramatic thriller "Little
White Lies" opposite Mimi Rogers, the aforementioned "Boulevard of
Broken Dreams," ABC's "I Can't Get Stared," and the more recent
"Heroes' Mountain." Television appearances include roles on "Halifax
f.p," "Paradise Beach," "Water Rats," "Blue Healers" and "All Saints."
McFarlane's most recent work include starring roles on "The Alice," and
on the long-running classic, Australian soap "Neighbours." Andrew has
also been a regular presenter on "Play School," a children's television
show, for many years. He also has extensive credits in theatre, and has
appeared in numerous productions, on some of Australia's largest
stages.
Also an aspiring writer, Andrew McFarlane currently resides in Sydney,
Australia.
but grew up on a cattle station in Queensland. As a young adult, he
studied law for a year in Melbourne, then turned to horticulture, and
eventually decided on a career in acting. After graduating from the
NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) in 1973, he was almost
immediately cast in Crawford's drama series "Division 4." A prominent
role on "The Sullivans" soon followed.
McFarlane was among the original cast of "The Flying Doctors," one of
Australia's most successful drama series to date. When he left the show
mid-season, mainly to concentrate on theater work, the ratings dropped
considerably. During his break from the series, Andrew starred opposite
John Waters in the feature film "Boulvard of Broken Dreams." He also
enjoyed a year off from his career, while living in London. In 1989,
McFarlane returned to "The Flying Doctors," reprising his role as Dr.
Tom Callaghan for a another year.
Andrew McFarlane's movie credits include the dramatic thriller "Little
White Lies" opposite Mimi Rogers, the aforementioned "Boulevard of
Broken Dreams," ABC's "I Can't Get Stared," and the more recent
"Heroes' Mountain." Television appearances include roles on "Halifax
f.p," "Paradise Beach," "Water Rats," "Blue Healers" and "All Saints."
McFarlane's most recent work include starring roles on "The Alice," and
on the long-running classic, Australian soap "Neighbours." Andrew has
also been a regular presenter on "Play School," a children's television
show, for many years. He also has extensive credits in theatre, and has
appeared in numerous productions, on some of Australia's largest
stages.
Also an aspiring writer, Andrew McFarlane currently resides in Sydney,
Australia.