Cody Fern is an Australian actor and director recognized for his versatile performances across film and television, including significant roles in acclaimed anthology series. After making his auspicious stage debut as the lead in the National Theatre’s production of War Horse, Cody Fern went on to receive the prestigious Heath Ledger Scholarship in 2014, an award providing significant financial and professional support to Australian actors. He continued to build his profile with early screen work, appearing in the Western Australian Screen Award-winning short film Still Take You Home in 2010 and taking on the role of Romeo in Shakespeare WA’s Romeo and Juliet in 2011. Fern made his feature film debut as Jim Mason in The Tribes of Palos Verdes in 2017.
Looking ahead, Fern is set to appear as Toran Mallow in season three of the highly anticipated Apple TV+ series Foundation in 2025. Demonstrating his continued growth behind the camera, he will make his feature film directorial debut with Mother Courage in 2025, a project that is already garnering attention with its casting of Sarah Paulson and Toni Collette. Cody Fern remains a dynamic presence in both acting and directing, consistently taking on compelling roles across diverse platforms.