Angus McLaren Biography
Angus McLaren is an Australian actor. He gained prominence for his portrayals of Nathan Rafter in the TV series Packed to the Rafters and Lewis McCartney in H2O: Just Add Water. Beyond his acting career, McLaren showcased his musical talents by playing drums in one rock band and later transitioning to the role of a bassist.
Angus McLaren Age| Birthday
How old is McLaren? He is 35 years old as of 2024. He was born on November 3, 1988, in Wonthaggi, Victoria.
Angus McLaren Education
McLaren went to Mary Mackillop Catholic National College in Leongatha, Victoria.
Angus McLaren Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70 kg.
Angus McLaren Family
McLaren was born and raised in Wonthaggi, Victoria. He is the youngest of three brothers. He grew up alongside his siblings Rhett and Aidan on a dairy farm near Loch, a place with familial ties to his Scottish ancestors, where his family continues to live.
Angus McLaren Wife|Married
McLaren likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he is in a relationship or not. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Angus McLaren Children| kids
McLaren likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he has children or not. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Angus McLaren Career
McLaren participated in various school and amateur productions for the Leongatha Lyric Theatre before making his professional debut at the age of 12 with a recurring role on the ABC series Something in the Air. Subsequently, he accumulated additional TV credits, including appearances in the children’s series Worst Best Friends, The Saddle Club, and Fergus McPhail. He also had guest roles on Blue Heelers, Comedy Inc., and a recurring role on Neighbours.
In 2004, McLaren secured his first leading role in the children’s series Silversun, broadcast on both the Seven Network and the ABC. His venture into feature films occurred in 2005 with the low-budget Melbourne production Court of Lonely Royals. Throughout 2005, McLaren worked on Last Man Standing and established a presence in the advert voiceover circuit. The following year, he commenced his involvement in the children’s series H2O: Just Add Water, portraying the character Lewis McCartney until the midseason of series three.
In 2008, he joined the cast of Packed to the Rafters as Nathan Rafter, appearing in 102 episodes across the show’s six seasons. From 2013 to 2014, McLaren attended various master classes in New York, LA, Sydney, and Melbourne, and later pursued a Bachelor of Acting at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Perth. During his time at WAAPA, he took part in eight stage productions, playing notable roles such as The Marquis De Sade in Marat/Sade, The Man in Tender Napalm, and the title role in Shakespeare’s Coriolanus.
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In 2016, McLaren portrayed William “The Crimson Fiddler” Graham in Quartermaine, earning the Nine Network Channel 9 Best Actor Award at the WA Screen Academy Awards for his performance as Will in this short film. In 2018, he joined the cast of the Seven Network soap opera Home and Away as a recurring character Lance Salisbury, making his first appearance in episode 6860 on April 17, 2018.
Films and Television Shows
Films
- Court of Lonely Royals
- Sunset Over Water
- Quietus
- Quartermaine
- The Naked Wanderer
- Hotel Mumbai
- The Merger
Television Shows
- 2000-2002 Something in the Air
- 2002 Shuang Tong
- 2002 Worst Best Friends
- 2002 Neighbours
- 2003 Neighbours
- 2003 The Saddle Club
- 2003 CrashBurn
- 2004 Fergus McPhail
- 2004 Silversun
- 2005 Last Man Standing
- 2003–2005 Blue Heelers
- 2006–2010 H2O: Just Add Water
- 2008 All Saints
- 2008–2013 Packed to the Rafters
- 2017 Doctor Doctor
- 2018–2019 Home and Away
- 2019 Bloom
- 2020 Operation Buffalo
- 2021 Back to the Rafters
Theatre
- Tender Napalm
- Marat/Sade
- Coriolanus
Angus McLaren Salary|Net Worth
McLaren has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 million.
Frequently asked questions about McLaren
Who is McLaren?
Angus McLaren is an Australian actor. He gained prominence for his portrayals of Nathan Rafter in the TV series Packed to the Rafters and Lewis McCartney in H2O: Just Add Water. Beyond his acting career, McLaren showcased his musical talents by playing drums in one rock band and later transitioning to the role of a bassist.
Is McLaren Married?
McLaren likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he is in a relationship or not. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does McLaren Live?
This information is under review and will be available soon.
