Richard Roxburgh

Richard Roxburgh is an Australian actor, writer, and producer known for his diverse roles in film, television, and theatre, gaining international recognition in both Australian and Hollywood productions. After gaining early public attention for his portrayal of detective Roger Rogerson in the 1995 television miniseries ‘Blue Murder,’ Richard Roxburgh went on to establish himself as a versatile and internationally recognized actor, writer, and producer. Following his graduation from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1986, Roxburgh began his career with performances at the Sydney Theatre Company and Belvoir St Theatre, including a critically acclaimed turn as Hamlet in a 1994 Company B production. His early film career was marked by significant recognition, earning the Verona International Film Festival Best Actor award for ‘Thank God He Met Lizzie’ in 1997 and an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for ‘Doing Time for Patsy Cline’ in the same year.

He also won a Helpmann Award for Best Male Actor in a Play for ‘Toy Symphony’ (2008) and again for his role in the Sydney Theatre Company’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ (2013-2014). In 2016, Roxburgh authored and illustrated the children’s adventure novel, ‘Artie and the Grime Wave.’ More recently, Roxburgh continued to engage with high-profile projects, appearing as Bob Hawke in Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ (2020) and Vernon Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ (2022). His upcoming work includes an appearance in the series ‘Prosper’ (2024) and his confirmed role as Joh Bjelke-Petersen in the highly anticipated ‘Joh: Last King of Queensland,’ slated for 2025.