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Andrew Curry (born 2 July 1972, Melbourne) is an Australian producer and actor who has appeared in many television drama and comedy series, and in feature films.

Key Information

Early life

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Alongside his actor brothers Bernard Curry and Stephen Curry, Curry attended acting classes at the Toorak Players (now known as Track Youth Theatre) in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Iris in the 1980s. Following their time there, they secured agents.[1]

He got his start, appearing in a television commercial for Wedgewood Pies, alongside his brothers. After appearing in several more advertisements, they all began picking up small television roles. Early in his career, he formed a three-piece band with his brothers, called Nev's Vindalooo, referencing their father.[2]

Career

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One of Curry's most notable roles was the recurring character of Larry 'Woody' Woodhouse, Stephanie Scully’s (Carla Bonner) ex-boyfriend in Neighbours, who he played from 2000 to 2002.[3] In September 2010, it was announced that Curry would be reprising his role as Woody in Neighbours.[4]

Curry played Kelvin in the 2012 series Conspiracy 365, and had a recurring guest role as Shaun Graves in Something in the Air in 2000. He was a film reviewer / co-host on the Foxtel show Premiere in 2002,[5] and appeared alongside his brothers on 2002 ABC sketch show, Flipside.[6]

He has also had numerous guest roles in television series including Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, State Coroner, Blue Heelers, The Secret Life of Us, Welcher & Welcher, Stingers, Let Loose Live, City Homicide, Satisfaction, Rush, Killing Time, Offspring and The Doctor Blake Mysteries.

Curry's film credits include Point of No Return (1996), Road to Nhill (1997), made-for-tv movie Witch Hunt (1999), The Inside Story (2001), The Merchant of Fairness (2002, BoyTown (2006), The Cup (2011) alongside brother Stephen, Submerge (2013) and A Boy Called Sailboat (2018).

In 2007 he founded iCandy Productions with business partner Cameron Nugent, and has made numerous short films, music videos and corporate presentations. In 2010 he was awarded funding to produce a short film, Spider Walk through Film Victoria's 'Propellor Shorts' funding scheme.

Numerous producer roles have since followed, with 2017 marking the completion of his debut feature film, A Boy Called Sailboat, written and directed by Cameron Nugent. From 2017 to 2018 he spent time in Montana, USA, as a producer on the period feature film Robert the Bruce. 2018 saw him tour the live soundtrack performance of the feature film A Boy Called Sailboat with the Grigoryan Brothers around Australia.

Curry is also skilled at editing, graphic effects and music composition.

Personal life

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Curry has been married to wife Kate[2] since 2002 and has a son and a daughter. He is the older brother of actors Stephen Curry and Bernard Curry, who have also made a significant number of appearances on Australian television.[7]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Curry, together with his brothers, created a rendition of The Beatles’ "Here Comes the Sun" for Melburnians emerging from lockdown. They recruited several high-profile actor friends to collaborate, including Sam Neill, Shane Jacobson, Jane Hall, Susie Porter, Andy Lee, Hugh Sheridan, Bryan Brown and Kate Jenkinson.[8]

Acting credits

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1996 Point of No Return Jimmy Feature film
1997 Road to Nhill Geoff Feature film
2001 The Inside Story Dean Olsen Feature film
2002 Size Does Matter Short film
2002 The Merchant of Fairness Luke Feature film
2006 BoyTown Pilot Feature film
2008 Bottom Dollar Dougie Short film
2011 The Cup Ray Oliver Feature film
2013 Submerge Cameron Feature film
2018 A Boy Called Sailboat Tobacco Factory Employee Feature film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1995 Snowy River: The McGregor Saga Miner #1 1 episode
1998 State Coroner Dean Andrews 1 episode
1999 Witch Hunt Constable Grady TV movie
1999 The Adventures of Lano and Woodley German Beardo 1 episode
1998–2000 The Games Andrew 'Kid' Curry 3 episodes
1999; 2003–2004 Blue Heelers Blake Finlayson / Andrew Paterson / Andrew Franklin 4 episodes
2000 Something in the Air Shaun Graves 3 episodes
2000–2002; 2010 Neighbours Larry 'Woody' Woodhouse 31 episodes
2002 The Secret Life of Us Pete Peterson 1 episode
2002 Flipside Various characters 8 episodes
2002 Premiere Co-host
2003 Welcher & Welcher Article Clerk 1 episode
2003 Stingers Corey Fletcher 1 episode
2005 Let Loose Live Various characters 2 episodes
2007 City Homicide Liam Cunningham 1 episode
2008 Satisfaction Thomas Silk 1 episode
2008 Rush MC Investigator 1 episode
2011 Killing Time Detective Newman Miniseries, 1 episode
2012 Offspring Matt 1 episode
2012 Conspiracy 365 Kelvin 10 episodes
2017 The Doctor Blake Mysteries Maxwell Porter 1 episode
2019 Hotelevision Father

Video

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Talking Time Captain Musica Video

Video game

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 Navigating Workplace Relations Barry Video game

Producer / writer credits

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Magic Producer / Digital Effects Short film
2011 Spider Walk Producer / Composer / Digital Effects Short film
2012 151 Kent Ave Executive Producer
2017 Love Notes Producer Short film
2017 Into the Black Water Producer Short film
2018 A Boy Called Sailboat Producer / Line Producer / Visual Effects Supervisor Feature film
2019 Robert the Bruce Producer Feature film
TBA Cape Tribulation Co-Producer In development

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2002 Flipside Writer 8 episodes
Composer 7 episodes
2005 Let Loose Live Writer 2 episodes

References

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{{Short description|Australian actor and producer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}} {{Use Australian English|date=November 2025}} '''Andrew Curry''' (born 2 July 1972) is an Australian actor and film producer. He is known for his roles in television series and films, as well as co-founding the iCandy Productions in 2007 with Cameron Nugent. Curry is the brother of actors [[Stephen Curry (comedian)|Stephen Curry]] and [[Bernard Curry|Bernard Curry]]. Curry has appeared in numerous Australian television dramas and comedies, including '''' (2010) and '''' (2008), and feature films such as ''A Boy Called Sailboat'' (2018). Through iCandy Productions, he has produced works including the feature film '''' (2019) and various short films and music videos.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Andrew Curry was born on 2 July 1972 in , Victoria, . As one of five siblings in a large family, Curry grew up alongside his brothers , an actor known for roles in television series such as Wentworth, and , an actor and comedian recognized for his work in Australian films and stand-up. The family resided in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, including the Deepdene area, where the bustling household dynamics encouraged vocal expression and , skills that later supported their entry into the . Curry's early exposure to creative activities came through family-supported theater involvement; alongside Bernard and Stephen, he attended acting classes at the Toorak Players youth program in the 1980s, which has since evolved into Track Youth Theatre. This shared experience in Melbourne's local theater scene nurtured their collective interest in performance, with the program's structured workshops providing foundational training in improvisation and stagecraft that influenced their lifelong artistic paths.

Initial steps in entertainment

Curry's earliest exposure to the entertainment industry came during his childhood when he appeared alongside his brothers in a television commercial for Pies, marking his first on-screen performance. In the 1980s, Curry began formal training in through the Toorak Players, a youth theater group in Melbourne's Glen Iris suburb that later became known as Track Youth Theatre. Alongside his brothers and , he attended classes organized by their parents on and nights, starting with children's workshops before advancing to more intensive sessions in theater sports and performance by his early teens. Under the guidance of instructor Ed Bailey, the group participated in plays and end-of-year productions, fostering Curry's initial passion for stage work in an amateur setting. As Curry entered his late teens in the late , his involvement in amateur theater evolved toward aspirations during the early 1990s. Through connections established at Toorak Players, he and his brothers secured representation from agents, facilitating their shift from community-based performances to auditioning for paid opportunities in television and film. This period represented a pivotal transition, building on the foundational skills honed in workshops to pursue entry-level engagements.

Acting career

Television roles

Curry's television career began in the late 1990s with guest roles in Australian comedy and drama series. He appeared as Andrew 'Kid' Curry in three episodes of the satirical sketch show The Games from 1998 to 2000. In 1999, he featured in four episodes of the police drama Blue Heelers, portraying characters including Blake Finlayson and Andrew Paterson. In 2000, Curry took on the role of Shaun Graves, a minor character in the coastal soap opera , appearing across three episodes. That same year, he joined the iconic soap as Larry 'Woody' Woodhouse, Stephanie Scully's laid-back ex-boyfriend and carpenter, initially appearing from 2000 to 2002. Woody's arc involved serving time in prison for receiving stolen goods before being paroled and attempting to rebuild his life in ; he rekindled his romance with Steph (played by ), proposed marriage twice (both times rejected), and got entangled in a jewel heist orchestrated by criminal Kev Kelly, ultimately entering after testifying and faking his death in a car crash to escape threats. Curry reprised the role in 2010 for several episodes, with Woody returning as a nightclub and sharing a poignant reunion with the imprisoned Steph, highlighting unresolved feelings from their past. The recurring stint, totaling around 30 episodes, marked Curry's breakthrough, elevating his profile through Neighbours' massive viewership and establishing him as a versatile supporting player in Australian soaps. Curry continued with guest spots in various series throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Notable appearances include Corey Fletcher in Stingers (2003), Thomas Silk in Satisfaction (2007), an MC investigator in (2008), and Matt in the family comedy-drama (episode "Chaos," 2012). His role as Kelvin in the thriller miniseries (2012) was a highlight, with the character serving as a bumbling, loyal to protagonist Cal Ormond across 10 episodes; reviewers praised Curry's portrayal for injecting humor into the tense narrative. Other credits encompass (2007), (2011), and (2017 as Maxwell Porter), blending drama and light comedy roles over two decades.

Film and other media roles

Andrew Curry made his film debut in the Australian drama Point of No Return (1996), where he portrayed the character Jimmy in a supporting role that marked his entry into feature-length cinema. Throughout his career, Curry has amassed 13 film credits, spanning a range of genres from comedy to drama and demonstrating his versatility as an actor. Notable among these is his comedic performance as the Pilot in BoyTown (2006), a satirical musical comedy about a boy band, where he contributed to the film's humorous take on fame and nostalgia through exaggerated ensemble dynamics. In more dramatic fare, he played Cameron in the thriller Submerge (2013), a role involving intense interpersonal conflicts in a confined setting, highlighting his ability to convey tension and emotional depth. Other representative credits include Ray Oliver in the sports drama The Cup (2011), showcasing his work in inspirational narratives, and Luke in the short drama The Merchant of Fairness (2002), which explored themes of justice and morality. Curry's transition to international projects is evident in A Boy Called Sailboat (2018), a family drama where he appeared as the Tobacco Factory Employee; in this U.S.-produced film, his performance supported the story's whimsical exploration of childhood dreams, while his involvement extended to production aspects detailed elsewhere. This role exemplified his genre diversity, bridging lighthearted indie cinema with heartfelt storytelling. Additional films like Robert the Bruce (2019) further illustrate his engagement with historical epics, though primarily in a producing capacity. Beyond feature films, Curry has a single video credit in Talking Time (2006), where he played Captain Musica in an educational piece aimed at promoting through interactive sketches. His sole video game credit is as Barry in Navigating Workplace Relations (2009), an interactive DVD-based simulation addressing ethical dilemmas in professional environments, utilizing live-action performance for immersive decision-making scenarios.

Production career

Establishment of iCandy Productions

iCandy Productions was established in 2007 by Australian producer and actor Andrew Curry in partnership with Cameron Nugent, forming an independent production company headquartered in . The venture emerged from Curry's growing involvement in the entertainment industry, aiming to create original content for film and television. As the primary founder, Curry took on the role of , guiding the company's strategic and operational decisions from . Initially, iCandy Productions concentrated on Australian-centric projects, specializing in short films, music videos, and corporate presentations to build a foundation in local storytelling and production expertise. The company's lean structure emphasized collaboration between its core team, with Curry managing production logistics and Nugent contributing directorial vision, enabling agile operations without extensive external hierarchies. This model allowed iCandy to navigate early resource constraints typical of independent outfits, fostering a portfolio of diverse, low-to-mid-budget works that honed its capabilities in narrative-driven media. By the mid-2010s, iCandy began evolving toward international opportunities, leveraging its established Australian base to explore co-productions and global distribution channels, though pre-2017 milestones remained rooted in domestic expansion and skill-building initiatives. Key partnerships, primarily the foundational alliance between Curry and Nugent, provided creative stability, while occasional collaborations with local Australian talent supported the company's growth without formal corporate affiliations.

Major productions and writing contributions

Curry served as producer on the independent feature A Boy Called , which had its world premiere at the in 2017 and received a wider release in 2018. The film's development began as a between Curry and director Cameron Nugent, who also wrote the , with production handled independently on a budget of approximately $1 million and principal photography completed in . Co-produced by Richard Gray, Nelson Khoury, and Nugent, the film explores themes of family and hope through the story of a young boy named Sailboat whose simple act sparks unexpected global attention; it earned critical recognition, including the Audience Award at the and the Festival Prize at the Boston Film Festival in 2018, as well as a nomination for Best Indie Film at the 2020 AACTA Awards. In 2019, Curry produced the historical drama , directed by Richard Gray and starring in the title role. The film, a co-production involving multiple partners including Yellow Brick Films and Ponderosa Films, depicts Robert the Bruce's post-Bannockburn struggles to reclaim , blending action with character-driven narrative. Curry collaborated with co-producers Gray, Nick Farnell, Nugent, Macfadyen, , and Kim Barnard, with filming commencing in February 2019 and wrapping later that year for a limited international theatrical release across the , , and other markets, followed by streaming availability. Curry's writing contributions include co-writing the screenplay for A Boy Called Sailboat, where he contributed to script development alongside Nugent, emphasizing emotional depth and whimsical elements in the family-centric story. His writing roles extended to other iCandy Productions projects, such as the short film Love Notes (2014), focusing on narrative refinement for intimate, character-focused tales. Throughout his career, Curry has amassed 9 film production credits and 2 TV series credits, often partnering with Nugent and Gray on independent projects that blend Australian talent with international appeal, such as the short Into the Black Water (). These efforts have bolstered the independent film scene by securing festival placements, awards nominations, and global distribution for low-budget features, highlighting innovative storytelling and cross-cultural collaborations despite funding challenges.

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