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- Birthday: 1958-02-19
- Born Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Geoff Morrell
Geoff Morrell is an Australian actor and visual artist, renowned for his extensive work in film, television, and theatre over a career spanning more than four decades. Born on February 19, 1958, in Fairfield, New South Wales, he was raised in Wollongong, where he later pursued a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Wollongong. During his university years, he made his stage debut as Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest and became a founding member of Theatre South, contributing significantly to the local arts community. Morrell's acting career encompasses over 80 screen productions, including notable Australian series such as Blue Heelers, Changi, and Grass Roots. His portrayal of Mayor Col Dunkley in Grass Roots earned him the AFI Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Television Drama in 2000 . He has also appeared in international productions, including The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In addition to his acting career, Morrell is an accomplished visual artist, working across painting, sculpture, and collage. His artworks have been exhibited publicly and are held in private collections throughout Australia, England, and the USA . He is also a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and composer, scoring the feature film The Combination: Redemption. Morrell is married to Australian actress Caroline Brazier, and they reside in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales with their two children . In recognition of his contributions to the arts, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of Wollongong in 2024 .
