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MarkFerguson

  • Actor
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Australian-born, but long based in New Zealand, Mark Ferguson won a loyal following as dastardly Darryl Neilson, whose Shortland Street escapades included abduction, assault and all-round unreliability. Ferguson’s varied screen work includes fantasy (Xena: Warrior Princess), satire (Spin Doctors) and a run of narrating and presenting gigs (faux reality show Living the Dream, improvisational series Scared Scriptless).

Screenography

2015 - 2018 As: Steve Series
Spartacus: War of the Damned
2013 As: Dominus Television
2013 As: Terry Series
2011 As: Mr White Film

Biography

Australian Mark Ferguson has spent most of his career working in New Zealand. Along the way he has played varied villains on Gloss, and Spin Doctors, and arguably most memorably Shortland Street. He has also brought his dulcet tones to gigs as offscreen narrator, onscreen presenter and live master of ceremonies.

Awards

1995 New Zealand Film and Television Awards
Nominated for Best Male Performance in a Supporting Role - Television: for Shortland Street

“He was a great character because he always made things happen. There was no sitting around making cups of tea with Darryl. He just really imposed himself on the plot. ”

Mark Ferguson on his role in Shortland Street

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