Harvey Zielinski is a multi-talented individual who has made a significant impact in both the stage and screen industries. As an actor, writer, director, and producer, he has demonstrated his versatility and range across various projects.
Harvey's screen credits include notable such titles as White Fever, Don't Look Deeper, Love Me, and Deadloch, showcasing his ability to adapt to different genres and roles. His work has garnered recognition, with him being a two-time Heath Ledger Scholarship finalist and recipient of a Casting Guild of Australia Rising Star Award.
As a writer, Harvey has made a mark with his first co-written TV episode, episode 5 of White Fever, which earned an Australian Writers' Guild nomination for Best Comedy and a nomination for the prestigious Betty Rowland prize. His debut feature Sweet Milk Lake, which he wrote, directed, and stars in, is currently in post-production and has received support from several prominent film organizations.
On stage, Harvey has had a successful career, with credits including Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Because the Night, Hir, The Antipodes, and Suddenly Last Summer. He has also written his first stage play script, Thugs, which was commissioned by Malthouse Theatre.
In addition to his creative work, Harvey has also gained experience as a director and assistant director. He was a Director's Attachment to Emma Freeman on The Newsreader S2 and recently directed the Victorian Government's The Unsaid Says a Lot campaign. He was also an Assistant Director on the Red Stitch production of Right Now.
Harvey holds a British passport and an O1 visa for the USA, allowing him to work and collaborate with artists across the globe. He is represented by Mollison Keightley Management in Australia and Artists First in the USA.