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- Born Place: Australia
Nicholas Denton
Nicholas Denton is an accomplished Australian stage and screen actor, writer, and producer. He has steadily built a strong career in both film and television, gaining recognition for his versatile performances.Denton is perhaps best known for his lead role as Valmont in the Starz prequel series "Dangerous Liaisons" (2022). He is also set to star as Guy Anatole in the upcoming AMC Anne Rice series "The Talamasca," which is currently filming. His film credits include the critically acclaimed "Holding the Man" (2015), "Spirit of the Game" (2016), "Witches of Blackwood" (2020), "Foe" (2023), and the upcoming Ron Howard film "Eden" (2024), where he plays Ray Elliot.On Australian television, he has had recurring roles in "Glitch" (2015-2017) and appeared in "My Life Is Murder" (2019) and "Utopia" (2019). Beyond acting, Denton is also a talented writer and producer. His short film "Rabbit," which he wrote and starred in, screened at several film festivals. He also co-wrote and appeared in "Not Dark Yet" (2022), which was nominated for an AACTA Award for Best Short Film in 2024.Nicholas Denton's extensive theatre work includes roles in productions such as "The Glass Menagerie," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and "Wild." He was recognized as a finalist for the prestigious Heath Ledger Scholarship in 2018.
