Nathaniel Dean is a highly accomplished actor who graduated from the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney in 1999. Since then, he has appeared in numerous theatre productions, TV shows, and films globally, showcasing his impressive range and versatility as a performer.
Dean's film credits are impressive, including Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant, Jennifer Kent's The Nightingale, and Walking on Water, for which he won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2002. He has also appeared in notable films such as Candy and The Final Winter.
In addition to his film work, Dean has a long list of television credits, including Anzac Girls, Puberty Blues, Parer's War, Old School, Bikie Wars, Wild Boys, Underbelly, East West 101, Rain Shadow, All Saints, City Homicide, Killing Time, Satisfaction, and Always Greener.
Dean began his theatre career at the Sydney Theatre Company in the iconic play The One Day of The Year. He has since appeared in numerous productions, including The Effect for the Melbourne Theatre Company, Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire, and Tommy Murphy's Gwen in Purgatory at Belvoir.
One of his most notable theatre roles was as Macbeth in the 2018 production by The Australian Shakespeare Company. He has also reprised his role as William Thornhill in the acclaimed production The Secret River, touring the country and receiving rave reviews. The production had its international debut at the Edinburgh International Arts Festival and The National Theatre in London in 2019.
Dean is also a sought-after professional voice artist, working on numerous national campaigns in Australia and internationally, including Canon, Holden, Playstation, and Cricket Australia.
In addition to his acting work, Dean has a production company with projects in the pipeline for both theatre and television.
