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Adam J. Yeend studied acting with Lynette Sheldon and ''[[Fringe (TV series)|Fringe]]'' actor [[John Noble]].<ref name="IMDB Biography"> |
Adam J. Yeend studied acting with Lynette Sheldon and ''[[Fringe (TV series)|Fringe]]'' actor [[John Noble]].<ref name="IMDB Biography">{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2143966/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm] | title=IMDB Biography |article=IMDB Biography</ref> |
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He first appeared in several short films including ''Boys Grammar'' which also featured [[Jai Courtney]], and ''[[The Saviour (film)|The Saviour]]'' which was nominated for the [[79th Academy Awards|2007]] [[Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominees & Winners for the 79th Academy Awards|url=http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/oscarlegacy/2000-present/79nominees.html|accessdate=2007-02-25}}</ref> He shorlty after appeared on Australian television in guest roles on ''[[headLand]]'' and ''[[All Saints (TV series)|All Saints]]''. On stage, he toured the East Coast of Australia in ''The Hurting Game'' for Brainstorm Productions as well as other Sydney based theater productions. In 2008 he appeared in the lead role opposite [[Nathaniel Buzolic]] in the feature film ''[[Offing David]]''.<ref>{{IMDb name|2143966}}</ref> |
He first appeared in several short films including ''Boys Grammar'' which also featured [[Jai Courtney]], and ''[[The Saviour (film)|The Saviour]]'' which was nominated for the [[79th Academy Awards|2007]] [[Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominees & Winners for the 79th Academy Awards|url=http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/oscarlegacy/2000-present/79nominees.html|accessdate=2007-02-25}}</ref> He shorlty after appeared on Australian television in guest roles on ''[[headLand]]'' and ''[[All Saints (TV series)|All Saints]]''. On stage, he toured the East Coast of Australia in ''The Hurting Game'' for Brainstorm Productions as well as other Sydney based theater productions. In 2008 he appeared in the lead role opposite [[Nathaniel Buzolic]] in the feature film ''[[Offing David]]''.<ref>{{IMDb name|2143966}}</ref> |
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| File:Adam J Yeend at the premiere of 'Lust for Love', Feb 2014.jpg Yeend attending the premiere of 'Lust for Love' in Los Angeles, Feb 2014. | |
| Born | Adam James Yeend 7 July 1980 The Blue Mountains, Australia |
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| Occupation | Actor / Producer |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Adam J. Yeend (born 7 July 1980) is an Australian actor/producer best known for his roles in Offing David, Liz & Dick and Holding the Man, and producer of the 2014 feature film Lust for Love. He was born in The Blue Mountains, Australia and resides in Los Angeles.
Career
Adam J. Yeend studied acting with Lynette Sheldon and Fringe actor John Noble.[1] He first appeared in several short films including Boys Grammar which also featured Jai Courtney, and The Saviour which was nominated for the 2007 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.[2] He shorlty after appeared on Australian television in guest roles on headLand and All Saints. On stage, he toured the East Coast of Australia in The Hurting Game for Brainstorm Productions as well as other Sydney based theater productions. In 2008 he appeared in the lead role opposite Nathaniel Buzolic in the feature film Offing David.[3]
After moving to Los Angeles in 2009, he continued to appear in various productions including the comedic short Baby Cake opposite Claire van der Boom; the film received universal acclaim and multiple festival screenings around the world. His first US TV appearance was in Lifetime Network's Elizabeth Taylor bio pic Liz & Dick with Lindsay Lohan and Grant Bowler,[4] as well as appearing as an 'On-camera Winner's Escort' at the 84th Academy Awards.[5] Expanding his facets into producing, he has worked on multiple projects including the independent romantic comedy Lust for Love which starred Dichen Lachman and Fran Kranz,[6][7] Stigma,[8] and Skypmemare with Cerina Vincent;[9] the latter two he also featured in.
In 2013 he featured opposite NFL Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha in Double Negative[10] and was nominated for a Best Actor Award at the World Music Independent Film Festival for his role as an addict in Alchemy - losing out to Steven Bauer[11] In 2014, he has appeared in the Japanese World War II bio film An American Piano[12] which premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, and has received strong critical praise for the starring role of John Caleo opposite Cameron Daddo and Roxane Wilson for the Los Angeles production of the Australian classic, Holding the Man directed by Larry Moss.[13][14][15]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | An American Piano | The Prisoner of War | |
| 2014 | Lust for Love | Co-Producer | |
| 2013 | Skypemare (Short) | Gary Gray | Co-Producer |
| 2013 | Alchemy | The Man | |
| 2013 | Double Negative (Short) | Kyle | |
| 2010 | Baby Cake (Short) | Ritchie | |
| 2008 | Offing David | Matt | |
| 2007 | Untitled / The Trees (Short) | Sam / Lazlo | |
| 2005 | Eve (Short) | Mark | |
| 2005 | Boys Grammar (Short) | James | |
| 2005 | The Saviour (Short) | Mormon Elder |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Star Trek: Renegades | Starfleet Technical Officer (Cameo) | |
| 2012 | Liz & Dick (TV Movie) | The VIP's 1st AD | |
| 2012 | The Carousel (TV Pilot) | Aiden Howe | |
| 2011 | Stigma (TV Mini-Series) | Robert | Writer/Producer |
| 2008 | All Saints | The Attendant | 1 episode |
| 2008 | All Saints | The Vietnam Solider | 2 Episodes |
| 2007 | BlackJack: Ghosts (TV Movie) | Delivery Guy | |
| 2005 | headLand | Student Bully | 2 Episodes |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Holding the Man | John Caleo | Los Angeles |
| 2008 | The Girl From the West of the City | Alex | Sydney |
| 2007 | Chain of Fools | Ben | Sydney |
| 2006 - 2007 | The Hurting Game | Jim | East Coast Australian Tour |
References
- ^ {{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2143966/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm] | title=IMDB Biography |article=IMDB Biography
- ^ "Nominees & Winners for the 79th Academy Awards". Retrieved 25 February 2007.
- ^ Adam J. Yeend at IMDb
- ^ "CeleBuzz". November 2012.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "The Blue Mountains Gazette 'Review Magazine'". 16 May 2012.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "Variety". 27 January 2014.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "Whedonopolis Videos". February 2014.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "Dark Horizons". 13 November 2011.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "Dread Central". 15 October 2013.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "IMDB". 17 March 2014.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "Alchemy Short Film".
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "Blue Mountains Gazette". 6 February 2013.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "The Daily Telegraph". 6 March 2014.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ "Backstage". 17 March 2014.
{{cite web}}:|article=ignored (help) - ^ . 3 April 2014 http://variety.com/2014/legit/news/award-winning-play-holding-the-man-launches-australian-theater-company-in-l-a-1201152236/.
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