Cody Fern

Cody Fern is an Australian film and stage actor.

Early life and education

Fern was born in Southern Cross, in rural Western Australia.[1][2] He attended boarding school at Merredin Senior High School, and graduated from Curtin University of Technology with an Honours Degree in Commerce in 2009.[3][4]

Career

In 2011, Fern played Romeo in Shakespeare WA's production of Romeo and Juliet, Lindsay in the Black Swan Theatre Company's Jandamarra, and the Earl of Southampton in the world premiere production of The Enchanters at the State Theatre of Western Australia.[5] He has appeared in a number of short films, including the Western Australian Screen Award-winning picture "Still Take You Home" (2010) and "The Last Time I Saw Richard" (2014).

Fern has trained with well known acting coaches, including: Ellen Burstyn, Larry Moss, and Susan Batson, and has been named by the Daily Telegraph one of the 10 most exciting young actors to watch out for.[6] Fern played the lead role of Albert in the National Theatre of Great Britain's production "War Horse",[7][8] which has received critical acclaim.[9]

In 2014, Fern was the winner of the $10,000[10] Heath Ledger Scholarship.[11][12]

Filmography

External links

References

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  1. ↑ Heath Ledger Scholarship Awarded to 'War Horse' Stage Actor Cody Fern - TheWrap
  2. ↑ Cody's calling The Age
  3. ↑ "Cody Fern ready for the ride of his life in War Horse". Sally Bennett. Sunday Herald Sun, October 15, 2012
  4. ↑ "Acting added up for Cody Fern". Jo Litson. The Sunday Telegraph, March 10, 2013
  5. ↑ Cody Fern | Shakespeare WA
  6. ↑ "Young actors a class above". The Daily Telegraph, July 31, 2012
  7. ↑ War Horse [Melbourne] review | Simon Parris: Man in Chair
  8. ↑ "From the heart of the beast" December 1, 2012 Jessica Nicholas. Sydney Morning Herald
  9. ↑ "Brilliant puppetry wins hearts in a canter". Sydney Morning Herald, January 1, 2013 Cameron Woodhead.
  10. ↑ "Aussie War Horse star Cody Fern’s rising star on track after prestigious Heath Ledger scholarship award". The Daily Telegraph, June 14, 2014
  11. ↑ Heath Ledger scholarship awarded to newcomer Cody Fern | Mail Online
  12. ↑ "Cody Fern Wins Heath Ledger Scholarship" FilmInk
  13. ↑ War Horse star ordered to rest after injury. Sydney Morning Herald
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