Ryan Moloney
| Ryan Moloney | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 November 1979 Victoria, Australia |
| Years active | 1994- |
| Spouse | Alison Hayward (2003–present) |
Ryan Moloney (born 24 November 1979) is an Australian actor best known for his portrayal of the fictional character Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.[1]
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[edit] Before Neighbours
Moloney's first acting experience was with the Merilyn Brend Children's Teenagers and Adults Theatre Company in outer-eastern Melbourne when he was ten years old. He starred in their youth repertory production of The Purple Pumpernickel. His first role in a feature film was playing a thug in Say A Little Prayer (1993),[1][2] based on the Robin Klein novel Came Back to Show You I Could Fly.
[edit] Neighbours
Moloney initially auditioned for the role of Brett Stark in Neighbours.[3] He did not get the role but later apppeared as a one off-character named Cyborg in 1994.[4] He was later recalled to play Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi, brother of established character Kevin "Stonefish" Rebecchi. This was a one-scene role, which aired on 8 February 1995. This became a recurring guest role[when?],[5] and as the character proved popular it became a regular role in 1996.
In April 2004 he was nominated for a Golden Rose of Montreux award for Best Actor in a Soap for his work in Neighbours.[1]
[edit] Other credits
- Say a Little Prayer (1993) as Thug[2]
- Massacre of the Innocents (2006) as Simon[2]
- Cinderella (pantomime) (2005[1] and 2007[6]) as Buttons
[edit] Personal life
Ryan Moloney is an active patron of the Down Syndrome Association of Victoria,[1] and has been involved with the Victorian Police Department's Films For Schools Youth project.[1][when?] He also participates in the Forgotten Children Rescue Foundation charity,[1] alongside fellow cast member Andrew Bibby (who played Lance Wilkinson).
In November 2003 Moloney married his long term girlfriend Alison Hayward, and in 2006 they became parents.[1]
In 2010, Moloney became a spokesman for weight loss company Lite and Easy, successfully losing 17 kg in 13 weeks.[7]
In 2010, Moloney was part of the ANZ's Netball Festival of the Stars and was part of Liz Ellis' team as Goal Shooter. Moloney and his team won $5,900 for the National Breast Cancer charity.
In 2010, Moleney appeared in the video to fellow Neighbours star Sam Clark's music video for his single "Send Me A Sign".
Moloney competed in the 2010 St. George Melbourne Marathon, completing the race in the official time of 03:46:32[8]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Ryan Moloney – Neighbours". Retrieved on 1 August 2009
- ^ a b c "Ryan Moloney". IMDB, Retrieved on 1 August 2009
- ^ Darren, 16 June 2007. "Interview with Moloney". perfectblend.com. Retrieved on 1 August 2009
- ^ ""Neighbours" Episode #1.2123 (1994)". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0658248/.
- ^ David Balls, 27 February 2009. "Ryan Moloney (Toadie, 'Neighbours')". Digital Spy, Retrieved on 1 August 2009
- ^ "No soft soap as star says panto is easier than Neighbours – Theatre – Sheffield Telegraph". Sheffield Telegraph. 18 December 2007. http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/listings/theatre/no_soft_soap_as_star_says_panto_is_easier_than_neighbours_1_440617. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Lite and Easy Website, Profile Ryan Moloney
- ^ http://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/RaceTecResults/MyResults.aspx?CId=1&RId=430&EId=1&AId=64759
