Stephen Curry (comedian)
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Born | Melbourne, Australia | 26 May 1976
Education | Marcellin College |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
Years active | 1992–present |
Notable work | Dale Kerrigan in The Castle Graham Kennedy in The King |
Spouse |
Naadein Crowe (m. 2010) |
Relatives | Andrew Curry (brother) Bernard Curry (brother) |
Stephen Curry (born 26 May 1976) is an Australian comedian and actor who has appeared in many television drama and comedy series, and feature films. He first became known as Dale Kerrigan in the 1997 hit comedy The Castle.
Early life and education
[edit]Stephen Curry was born in Melbourne on 26 May 1976. The youngest of five children,[1] his elder siblings include television and film actors Andrew Curry and Bernard Curry.[2]
He attended Melbourne's Marcellin College, Bulleen.[3]
He gained early drama experience at Track Youth Theatre.[4]
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]In 2001, Curry starred in the sitcom Sit Down, Shut Up playing the role of the computer science teacher. The 2009 American cartoon remake of the series, Sit Down, Shut Up (2009 TV series), directed by Mitch Hurwitz of Arrested Development fame saw Jason Bateman play the role of the science-cum-gym teacher.[5][6][7][8][9]
In 2001, Curry had a role in the mini-series Changi.[10][11]
Between 2004 and 2005, Curry had a regular role in the drama series The Secret Life of Us.[11] Curry was a guest on Rove Live on several occasions. He has also appeared on the TV comedy series Thank God You're Here and Spicks and Specks several times, and has once been a guest on Talkin' 'bout Your Generation.[11]
Since 2005, he has appeared in several Toyota Memorable Moments advertisements featuring iconic Australian rules football players of yesteryear Wayne Harmes, James Hird, Peter Daicos, Dermott Brereton, Malcolm Blight, Alex Jesaulenko, Tony Lockett, Francis Bourke, Bruce Doull and Kevin Bartlett and most recently Leigh Matthews with fellow comedian Dave Lawson, doing deliberately over-the-top reenactments of well-known moments of historic matches.
In 2007, Curry portrayed Graham Kennedy in The King, a telemovie examining Kennedy's life. The role required Curry to lose 14 kilograms.[12] Also in 2007, Stephen appeared in The Librarians on a recurring basis as a tour guide.
In 2008, Curry hosted the 50th AFI Awards for the Nine Network.[11]
In 2009, Curry had a role in the mini-series False Witness, a role in 30 Seconds and a guest role in Wilfred.

In 2011, Curry played Sam Pickles in the Australian drama Cloudstreet, which is based on the novel of the same name by Tim Winton.
In 2012, Curry guest-starred in an episode of the Australian lawyer-drama Rake as Alex Alford.[11]
From 2012 to 2013, He was part of the rotating cast of the Acclaimed Australian Drama series Redfern Now as policeman Ryan Hobbs.[11]
During 2013 and 2014, Curry starred in the ABC drama series The Time Of Our Lives.[11]
It was reported in 2021 that Curry would appear in a Paramount+ Australia original series, Spreadsheet.[13]
In 2024, Curry was named to appear in Stan comedy drama Population 11.[14]
Film
[edit]Curry started out in small roles in film, including The Castle and The Wog Boy. He then went to have leading roles in film, such as The Nugget, Take Away and Thunderstruck. In 2007, he was in the Australian film Rogue and The King (2007 film), and also appeared in one of the finalist films, Pig Latin for the 2007 Sony Tropfest.[11]
In 2011, he made The Cup, a biopic where he plays jockey Damien Oliver in the 2002 Melbourne Cup.[11]
In 2012, he appeared as a reporter, in Cliffy, an Australian film based on the efforts of a marathon running 61-year-old potato farmer from Victoria, Cliff Young.[11]
Curry starred in the 2013 Comedy film Save Your Legs! as Abbotsford Anglers Cricket Club President Edward "Teddy" Brown.[11]
Theatre
[edit]Throughout 2010, Curry toured with Shaun Micallef on his Peter Cook/Dudley Moore tribute Good Evening.[15]
Personal life
[edit]Curry and girlfriend of ten years Naadein Crowe married in a small ceremony in Bali in October 2010.[16]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Silver Strand | Kozlinsky | TV movie |
1997 | The Castle | Dale Kerrigan | Feature film |
1998 | The Day of the Roses | Rescuer | TV movie |
2000 | Cut | Rick Stephens | Feature film |
The Wog Boy | Nathan | Feature film | |
2002 | The Nugget | Wookie | Feature film |
2003 | Take Away | Trev Spackneys | Feature film |
The Night We Called It a Day | Ferret | Feature film | |
2004 | Self Serve | Attendant | Short film |
Thunderstruck | Ben | Feature film | |
2007 | Pig Latin | John | Short film, 2007 Sony Tropfest finalist |
Rogue | Simon | Feature film | |
The King | Graham Kennedy | TV movie | |
2008 | The Informant | Simon Ford | TV movie |
2009 | False Witness | Det. Sgt. Neil Trent | TV movie |
2011 | The Cup | Damien Oliver | Feature film |
2012 | Christmas Clay | Graham | |
Save Your Legs! | Edward "Teddy" Brown | Feature film | |
2013 | Cliffy | Griffin | TV movie |
2014 | Timothy | Timothy Garrett | TV short film |
2016 | Hounds of Love | John | Feature film |
2020 | June Again | Devon | Feature film |
2022 | Hatchback | Vince | Short film |
Thor: Love and Thunder | King Yakan | Feature film |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992 | Late for School | Tim Hickey | TV series, 13 episodes |
1993 | Snowy | Ginger | TV series |
1993–98 | Neighbours | Greg Bartlett/Ted Long | TV series, 5 episodes |
1995 | The Man from Snowy River | Harry Jarvis | TV series, 1 episode: "The Hostage" |
1995–98 | Blue Heelers | Eddie Dodds | TV series, 3 episodes |
1997 | Frontline | Trev | TV series, 6 episodes |
Raw FM | Ming | TV series, 1 episode: "Desperately Seeking Su Lin" | |
Eric | Various characters | TV series, 9 episodes Also writer | |
1998 | Good Guys, Bad Guys | Michael MacEvoy | TV series, 1 episode: "Car Wars" |
Medivac | Damian "Rhino" Ryan | TV series. 1 episode: "Duty of Care" | |
1997–98 | State Coroner | Steve Capelli/Vin Parry | TV series. 2 episodes |
1998 | Small Tales & True | Maggots/Rory | TV series, 2 episodes |
1999 | Queen Cat, Carmel & St Jude | Luke | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
The Mick Molloy Show | Various characters | TV series, 6 episodes | |
2000 | Sit Down, Shut Up | Stuart Mill | TV series, 13 episodes |
2001 | Changi | Eddie | TV miniseries, 6 episodes |
2002 | Flipside | Various characters | TV series, 8 episodes Also writer |
Marshall Law | Glen | TV series, 1 episode: "Domestic Bliss" | |
2003 | McLeod's Daughters | Clayton Murdoch | TV series, 1 episode: "The Road Home" |
2005 | The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant | Allen | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
2004–05 | The Secret Life of Us | Stuart "Stu" Woodcock | TV series, 20 episodes |
2007 | The Librarians | Life Coach | TV series, 2 episodes |
Stupid Stupid Man | Chris | TV series, 1 episode: "Appearances are Everything" | |
2009 | :30 Seconds | McBaney | TV series, 6 episodes |
2010 | Wilfred | Cockatoo | TV series |
2011 | Some Say Love | Various Characters | |
Cloudstreet | Sam Pickles | TV miniseries | |
2012 | Redfern Now | Ryan Hobbs | TV series, 2 episodes |
Rake | Alex Alford | TV series, 1 episode: "R vs Alford" | |
2013 | Mr & Mrs Murder | David Wertz | TV series, 1 episode |
It's a Date | Jason | TV series, 1 episode | |
The Time of Our Lives | Herb | TV series | |
2014 | Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell | The Young Olivia Newton-John/Kerry Packer | TV series, 2 episodes |
Fat Tony & Co. | Detective Sergeant Jim Coghlan | TV miniseries | |
2015 | Hiding | John Pinder | TV series, 8 episodes |
Open Slather | Various characters | TV series, 8 episodes Also writer | |
2017 | Phrankurtville | William Sharp | |
True Story with Hamish & Andy | Joycey | TV series | |
2018 | Pine Gap | Jacob Kitto | TV miniseries |
2019 | Mr. Black | Peter Black | TV series |
2021 | Spreadsheet | Matt | TV series |
2022 | Summer Love | Jonah | TV series, episode: "Jules and Tom & Jonah and Steph" |
2023–present | Ten Pound Poms | JJ Walker | TV series |
2023 | Bay of Fires | Francis Pike | TV series |
2024 | Population 11 | Noel Pinkus | TV series; 9 episodes |
Self television appearances
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2023 | Blow Up | Co-Host | Self |
2022 | Would I Lie To You? | Himself | |
2021 | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire | Himself | |
2019 | Play School | Himself | |
2024 | Thank God You’re Here | Himself |
Accolades
[edit]Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2007 | Australian Film Institute | Best Actor in a Television Drama | The King | Won | |
2008 | Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Actor in a Series | The King | Won | [17] |
2008 | ASTRA Awards | Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor – Male | The King | Won | |
2017 | AACTA Awards | Best Lead Actor | Hounds of Love | Nominated | [18] |
2018 | Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards | Best Actor | Hounds of Love | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Happy birthday today to Australian comedian and actor Stephen Curry (1976–)". Shepparton News. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ^ Wigney, James (9 October 2011). "Stephen Curry's king of the Cup". Sunday Herald Sun. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ^ Mathieson, C. (1 May 2021). "Stephen Curry hasn't watched The Castle in years. Fans never let him forget it". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Sheridan, M. "The Truth About ... Stephen Curry". Melbourne Theatre Company 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
It was in a theatre group called Track Youth Theatre (the children's arm of Toorak Players), run by this lovely fella called Ed Bailey.
- ^ "Strong debut for Sit Down, Shut Up spin-off". ABC. 21 April 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
Murdoch's Fox TV network this week debuted Sit Down, Shut Up – a show based on the short-lived 2000 Marg Downey – Paul Gleeson Australian comedy of the same name...The original plan was to shoot the US Sit Down, Shut Up as a regular sitcom, but when Fox executives told producer and co-creator Mitchell Hurwitz the script was "too broad" and to revise it, he came up with the animated version
- ^ "Sit Down, Shut Up Produced by Red Heart Productions Series created by: Brendan Reed & Tim McLoughlan". Australian Television Information Archive. 2001. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
Starring: Marg Downey as Sue Dirkin, vice principal; Steven Curry as Stuart Mill, computer teacher; Jacqueline Brennan as Helen Peters librarian; Christopher Brown as Brent Townsend-Ross performance arts teacher; Jodie Dry Julia Denholm-Ponsford as politics teacher; Paul Gleeson as Felix Sedgely science & maths teacher; Taylor Kane as Stefan Ravazzi english literature teacher; Tim Mcloughlan as Chaps, maintenance man; Brendan Reed as Dean Tate, physical education teacher...
- ^ Perrimutter, D. (2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. The Rowan and Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. p. 556. ISBN 978-1-5381-0374-6.
- ^ "Sit Down, Shut Up: "Pilot"". AV Club. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
At this very early juncture, the two best drawn characters are unwilling P.E. teacher Larry Littlejunk (Jason Bateman, comfortable in his ...
- ^ "Sit Down, Shut Up". Fox. Archived from the original on 17 April 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2009.
- ^ "Changi". IMDb. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
Changi: With Stephen Curry, Anthony Hayes, Leon Ford, Matthew Newton. Six young men experience pain and horror during their stay in the Japanese Prison Camp ...
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Stephen Curry Iconic Australian Actor, Comedian, Popular MC/Host for Events and Awards Dinners". Talent Corp. 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ Curry indifferent to Kennedy controversy Archived 30 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine The West Australian 11 May 2007
- ^ Molk, Steve (11 July 2021). "Spreadsheet commissioned as first Aussie production for Paramount+". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ Keast, Jackie (30 January 2024). "Ben Feldman leads Stan and Lionsgate's 'Population 11'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ Pepper, D. (4 October 2010). "Good Evening with Micallef and Curry". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Aussie actor Stephen Curry on cloud nine". Adelaide Now. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014.
- ^ "2008 Logie Awards". Australiantelevision.net.
- ^ "AFI | AACTA | Winners & Nominees". www.aacta.org.
External links
[edit]Media related to Stephen Curry (actor) at Wikimedia Commons
- Stephen Curry at IMDb