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Nick Annas
Annas in 2025
Born (2005-11-25) November 25, 2005 (age 19)
Sydney, Australia
EducationThe McDonald College
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, director
Years active2015-present
MotherVicki Attard

Nick Annas is an Australian actor, writer, and director. He began his career as a child actor, notably featuring in the ABC Original series Soundtrack to Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse (2022), the BBC and Stan co-production The Tourist (2021), and George Miller's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024).

Early life and education

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Nick Annas was born in Sydney.[1] He is the son of Vicki Attard, former principal artiste of The Australian Ballet.

He attended The McDonald College of The Arts on a drama scholarship, graduating Dux of his class in 2023.[2]

Career

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Annas began his career in acting, with roles in both film and television. His film credits include Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)[3] and Die Bully Die (2024).[4][5][6][7] He also appeared in Scare Package II: Rad Chad's Revenge (2022) as Cooper.[8] On television, Annas starred as Nick in Soundtrack to Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse (2022) which spanned 10 episodes,[9][10] and portrayed Young Kosta Panigiris (played by Alex Dimitriades) in The Tourist (2022).[11]

In addition to his work in film and television, Annas has been involved in the Australian theatre scene, starring in Past the Shallows, a stage adaptation of Favel Parrett's novel, directed by Ben Winspear.[12][13][14][15] The production premiered at the Theatre Royal in Hobart before touring nationally to critical acclaim.[16][17]

As a writer, Annas penned his debut feature screenplay, Herschel, at the age of 14. Herschel gained significant recognition in The Academy's prestigious Nicholl Fellowship in 2024.[18] Annas is currently preparing to direct his first feature film, a Gen-Z satirical thriller set to begin production in 2025.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Annas, Nick. "Nick Annas - Actor, Writer, Director". yourwebsite.com. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  2. ^ "The McDonald College - Dux of 2023 - Academic performance meets performing arts brilliance". https://www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au/. Retrieved 2025-02-02. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  3. ^ Kojder, Robert (2024-05-24). "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) - Movie Review". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  4. ^ "'Die Bully Die' wins Dendy Award for Best Live Action Australian Short Film". www.sjmanagement.com.au. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  5. ^ Myers, Matt (2023-11-09). "Die Bully Die!". The Celebrity Whisperer. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  6. ^ "Belfast Film Festival 2024". belfastfilmfestival.eventive.org. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  7. ^ "Die Bully Die". Screamfest. 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  8. ^ "Scare Package II: Rad Chad's Revenge". Moonlight Fox Productions. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  9. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (2022-08-17). "ABC Launches 'Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse' Series". Variety Australia. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  10. ^ Keast, Jackie (2022-08-19). "Imogen McCluskey presses play on 'Soundtrack to Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  11. ^ "Australian Television: The Tourist: cast". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  12. ^ "Past the Shallows takes a skeleton crew into the deep water". www.newcastleherald.com.au. 2024-10-18. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  13. ^ Goeldner, Olivia (2024-10-19). "Beloved book Past the Shallows hits Civic Theatre stage". Newcastle Weekly. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  14. ^ "Past the Shallows". ATYP. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  15. ^ "Nick Annas in ATYP's 'Past the Shallows'". www.sjmanagement.com.au. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  16. ^ Jones, Callum J. (2022-09-24). "Review – 'Past the Shallows' - Tasmanian Times". Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  17. ^ Review, Arts (2022-10-12). "Past the Shallows". Australian Arts Review. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  18. ^ "ACADEMY NICHOLL 2024 CEREMONY | 2024". www.oscars.org. 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2025-02-01.