Michael Caton

Michael Caton's Biography

During his 45 year career, Michael Caton has performed in television, theatre and film both here in Australia and abroad.

Michael’s television appearances range from leads roles in international series such as Dossa And Joe to ground breaking series like Bad Cop Bad Cop. Other television credits include The Sullivans, Stingers, Flying Doctors, The Les Darcy Story, Great Expectations, Blue Heelers, All Saints, Wildside, A Country Practice. He has appeared mini-series such as Never Tell Me Never and Shadows Of The Heart.

One of the highlights of his film career was playing the legendary role of Darryl Kerrigan in the much loved (and much quoted) feature film, The Castle. Other lead roles in films include Strange Bedfellows with Paul Hogan, The Animal with Rob Schneider (shot on location in Los Angeles). The Interview, The 13TH Floor, Monkeygrip and Hoodwinked.

Michael’s list of theatre credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Threepenny Opera, Move Over Mrs. Markham, Between The Lines, The Stripper, Sexual Perversity In Chicago, Floating World, Tooth Of Crime, Girls Night Out, Cowardly Custard, Gentlemen Of Verona, Salad Days & The Canterbury Tales.

Michael Caton has been presented with numerous awards from Australian Film Institute and Logie Awards for Best Supporting Actor for The Sullivans, SMH Star of the Year Award for Strange Bedfellows, as well as a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Castle.

2006 and 2007 kept Michael busy with sell out performances in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert –The Musical in Sydney and Melbourne.

Michael has recently worked on feature film ‘Last Cab to Darwin’ Michael’s television work has kept him busy in Packed to the Rafters and Hot Property for the Seven Network in recent years.

 

Michael Caton Credits

 

Feature Film

2014   Rex Last Cab to Darwin Last Cab Prod, Jeremy Sims 

2004   Ralph Williams Strange Bedfellows Instinct Entertainment, Dean Murphy 

2000   Dr. Wilder The Animal Revolution Films / Sony Tri-Star, Luke Greenhill 

1997   Barry Wall The Interview Interview Films, Craig Monahan 

1996   Darryl Kerrigan The Castle Frontline Productions, Rob Sitch 

Television

2013   Host Hot Property Ch 7 , Various 

2013   Ted Taylor Packed to the Rafters Ch 7 , Various  

2012   Host Hot Property  Ch 7, Various 

2012   Ted Taylor Packed to the Rafters Ch 7 , Various 

2011   Ted Taylor Packed to the Rafters Ch 7, Various 

2011   Presenter, Segment Producer Hot Property Ch 7, Various 

2010   Ted Taylor Packed to the Rafters Ch 7, Various 

2010   Presenter, Segment Producer Hot Property Ch 7/Beyond Productions 

2009   Ted Taylor Packed to the Rafters Ch 7, Various 

2008   Ted Taylor Packed to the Rafters Ch 7, Various 

2008   Presenter Hot Property Ch 7/Beyond Productions 

2007   Ted Taylor Packed to the Rafters Ch 7, Various 

2007   Presenter Hot Property Ch 7/Beyond Productions 

2007   Presenter Hot Property Beyond Productions 

2005   Performer Dancing With The Stars Granada / Ch 7 

2005   Presenter Hot Property Beyond Productions 

2002   Presenter Hot Property / Hot Auctions - 1998 - 2002 Beyond Productions 

2001   Red Bad Cop, Bad Cop Southern Star / ABC, Kate Shortland & David Caesar 

2001   Joe Dossa and Joe Granada, Caroline Ahearn 

2000   Presenter The World Around Us Mixed Company 

2000   Presenter Winter / Spring Specials Ch 7 

2000   Presenter From Hell Ch 7 

1999   Guest Lead Stingers Simpson Le Mesurier 

 

Musical Theatre

2007   Bob Priscilla Queen of the Desert -The Musical Priscilla On Stage, Simon Phillips 

2006   Bob Priscilla Queen of the Desert -The Musical Priscilla On Stage, Simon Philips