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Ray MeagherAustralian character actor
Date of Birth: 04.07.1944
Country:  Australia |
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Biography of Ray Meagher
Ray Meagher, an Australian character actor, is best known for his role as Alf Stewart in the soap opera 'Home and Away'. Born on July 4, 1944, in Roma, Queensland, Meagher grew up on a sheep station and attended a boarding school in Gold Coast. He was a talented athlete and represented his school in rugby and other sports events.
Early Career
Meagher started his acting career in 1973 with a minor role in the TV series 'Matlock Police'. He then appeared in several films, including 'Breaker Morant' (1980), 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith' (1978), 'Newsfront' (1978), 'My Brilliant Career' (1979), and 'The Shiralee' (1987). He also had a cameo in the 1979 war comedy 'The Odd Angry Shot'. On television, his first regular role was in the soap opera 'Number 96' in 1977, followed by multiple appearances in 'Prisoner' and 'A Country Practice'.
'Home and Away'
In 1988, Meagher joined the cast of the soap opera 'Home and Away' and has been playing the character Alf Stewart ever since. This long-running role has earned him a place in the Guinness World Records as the actor who has portrayed the same character for the longest time in Australian television. In 2010, he received the prestigious 'Gold Logie Award' for his portrayal of Alf Stewart.
Other Projects
Aside from 'Home and Away', Meagher has also appeared in theater productions. In 2007, he played the role of Bob the mechanic in the musical 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', replacing actor Bill Hunter. He reprised the role in the West End production of 'Priscilla' from September 2010 to March 2011. Meagher is also known for his participation in traditional pantomimes in the United Kingdom during Christmas. In 2008, he played Abanazar in 'Aladdin' at the Anvil Theatre in Basingstoke, and in 2009, he portrayed Captain Hook in 'Peter Pan' in Tunbridge Wells.
Recognition and Success
As of September 2009, Meagher was the third highest-paid actor on Australian television, behind Eddie McGuire and Rove McManus. He continues to be a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry, both in Australia and internationally.
