Anthony Hammer
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Anthony Hammer (born 1 March 1986)[1] is an Australian actor and footballer.
Career
Hammer was best known for his role as Leo Hancock on the Australian soap opera Neighbours in 2001–2002,[2] after debuting in acting in the 1998 series Driven Crazy.[3] During this time, he also acted in The Secret Life of Us, The Saddle Club, We Jimmy and had a lead role in High Flyers[2] in 1999.[4] By 2002, he finished school and relocated to the UK, where he appeared as a main character in the BBC miniseries Bootleg.[5][6][7] He has also worked in the theatre industry.[2]
By 2012, he became a semi-professional footballer.[8]
References
- ^ Frilingos, Matthew (30 September 2001). "The Funday Telegraph". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney: News Limited. p. F01. Retrieved 30 July 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ a b c "Bootleg – cast biographies". BBC Press Office. 14 November 2002. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ Everton, Denise (2 October 1998). "Hammer is a hit on TV". Illawarra Mercury. Wollongong: Rural Press. p. 11. Retrieved 30 July 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Wood, Miranda; Murray, Cameron; Hodges, David; and Hodges, Sophie (17 October 1999). "Super scene". The Sun-Herald. Sydney: John Fairfax Holdings. Flying high – via NewsBank.
Jade Butler, 16, and Anthony Hammer, 13, dramatically changed their exercise routines to become fit for the challenging circus acts.
- ^ "Bootleg – do you recognise these faces?". BBC Press Office. 14 November 2002. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Sickly reminder for TV star Steven". News Shopper. 12 December 2002. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Bootleg - behind the scenes". BBC Press Office. 14 November 2002. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "2012 Victorian State League Division Two South-East - Season Results". Oz Football. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
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