Damien Bodie

Damien Bodie, born on January 2, 1985, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, began his acting career at a young age, appearing on television from seven years old. He received his education at Sandringham Secondary College in Melbourne, where he completed his VCE while participating in school stage productions. Additionally, Bodie studied and performed Improvisation Live at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles. His early work included roles in children’s television, where he gained initial recognition.

Bodie secured the role of Ram Foley in the children’s series “Crash Zone” in 1999, a role he maintained for three years. He later played Oscar Coxon in the children’s series “Short Cuts” in 2002. His career progression included guest appearances in other television series such as “Ocean Girl,” “Blue Heelers,” and “City Homicide.” Bodie is also known for his long-standing association with the Australian soap opera “Neighbours,” where he first appeared in guest roles in 1996 and 1999 before securing a regular role.

In 2005, Bodie took on the regular role of Dylan Timmins in “Neighbours.” This role provided significant exposure within Australian television. Following his time on “Neighbours,” he portrayed Vashan in “The Elephant Princess” from 2008 to 2009. In 2011, he joined the cast of the drama series “Winners & Losers” as Jonathan Kurtiss, remaining with the show until 2014. In 2020, Bodie reprised his role as Dylan Timmins for the 35th-anniversary celebrations of “Neighbours,” marking a return to a significant character in his career.