Nicholas Papademetriou, a talented individual born in Sydney to Cypriot parents who made the bold decision to immigrate to Australia in 1948. From a young age, he was drawn to the world of acting, and his passion only grew stronger as he progressed through his education. He attended one of Sydney's most prestigious schools, Canterbury Boys High School, and later graduated from the renowned Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 1984, despite having already begun his professional acting career in 1973.
Since his time at WAAPA, Papademetriou has worked extensively in film, television, and theatre, both as an actor, director, and producer. His impressive theatre credits include collaborations with major companies in Australia, such as the Sydney Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company, as well as performances on stages in New York, Edinburgh, London, and Cyprus.
One of his most notable achievements is being selected as one of only six Australian actors to work with the legendary film director Mike Leigh on a new theatre project, Greek Tragedy, which premiered in Sydney, London, and Edinburgh. His one-man show, SNAG, enjoyed sold-out seasons in Sydney, New York, and Edinburgh, and was nominated for Best Solo Performance in both NYC and Edinburgh.
In film, Papademetriou is perhaps best known for his roles in Death in Brunswick, alongside Sam Neill, Past Midnight, with Maeve Dermody, Sparks, which won an AFI award, The Veiled, and the short film Swinger, which has been selected for numerous film festivals worldwide, including the Chicago Greek Film Festival and Open Fields Film Festival. He has also won awards for his performances, including Best Supporting Actor at the Melbourne City Independent Film Awards in 2018 for his role in Dead Not Dying.
In television, Papademetriou has made appearances in numerous programs, including guest roles in many Australian long-running shows, the lead role in the 8-part ABC series Stringer, a regular in the main acting ensemble of Grass Roots, and principle roles in Cyclone Tracy and Stark. His most recent theatre work includes performances as George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and the lead role in The Caretaker.
