Andrew Lees

Andrew Lees was born on June 10, 1985, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He pursued formal training in acting, graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) between 2005 and 2007. Shortly after his graduation, Lees began his professional acting career in television in 2008. His early work included guest appearances on the popular soap opera “Home and Away” as Nathan Cunningham, and on the television series “City Homicide” and “H2O: Just Add Water”. These initial roles established his presence in the Australian television landscape.

In 2009, Lees secured a leading role as Chase Gallagher in the Nine Network series “Rescue: Special Ops,” appearing for three seasons across 48 episodes. This marked a significant step in his career, showcasing his capability in a major role. His work expanded to include the acclaimed HBO miniseries “The Pacific” in 2010, where he played PFC Robert Oswalt in three episodes. Lees also demonstrated his range by featuring in the theatre production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in 2009. Further diversifying his experience, he played the supporting character “Peggy” in the telemovie “Carlotta” in 2014, earning critical recognition for his performance.

Lees gained international attention for his role as Lucien Castle in The CW’s supernatural drama series “The Originals,” appearing in 14 episodes during 2015 and 2016. Other notable film credits include “Mortal Engines” (2018) as Herbert Melliphant, “Unfriended: Dark Web” (2018) as Damon, and “Fantasy Island” (2020) as Will. His television appearances continue to expand, with recurring roles such as Clyde in “Roswell, New Mexico” (2022) for 11 episodes, and Guido in “Sidetracked” (2021) for 2 episodes.