Socratis Otto

Socratis Otto is an Australian actor, director, and producer known for his diverse performances across film, television, and theatre. After graduating from Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 2000, Socratis Otto swiftly launched his career with a debut in the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of ‘Salt’ in 2001. His television career commenced the same year with a guest role in ‘Outriders,’ followed by a leading role as Justin Carmody in the series ‘Young Lions’ in 2002. Otto’s early film credits include a role as an Operator in ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ in 2003, setting the stage for a diverse and impactful career across mediums.

Socratis Otto expanded his television presence with a significant role as Charles Darwin in the ABC mini-series docudrama ‘Darwin’s Brave New World’ in 2009. That same year, he played Woyzeck in the stage production of ‘Woyzeck’ and began his tenure as Detective Robert Robertson in the enduring Australian soap opera ‘Home and Away,’ a role he held from 2009 to 2011 and reprised in 2019. His theatre work continued with a performance in ‘Stockholm’ with Frantic Assembly in 2010. Otto also appeared in the feature films ‘Gone’ (2012) and ‘I, Frankenstein’ as Zuriel (2014), alongside a role as Peter Dawson in the mini-series ‘Paper Giants: Magazine Wars’ in 2013.

Otto’s upcoming projects include roles as Mr. Harris in ‘Nautilus’ (2024), Andrew in ‘UnCancelled’ (2024), and Peter in ‘Forever Young,’ currently filming for a 2025 release, continuing his dynamic career across film, television, and theatre.