Morrell, Geoff

Geoff Morrell (born: 1949) is an Australian film and theatre actor .

Morrell began his career in theatre acting, becoming a founding member of the Theatre South organisation. In 1983, he briefly moved to England , featuring in a number of productions there.

In 1985, he branched into film acting, with a minor role in a telemovie version of Wilde ‘s ” Lady Windermere’s Fan “. Over the next few years, he moved between film and theatre, starring in productions such as Macbeth and King Lear , as well as several supporting roles in films telemovies, mini-series and regular series. These included notable Australian films Blackrock and Oscar And Lucinda . He has had guest roles in the series The Secret Life Of Us ,Stingers and Farscape .

After filming Oscar And Lucinda , Morrell won the role of forensic scientist “Lance Fisk” in the series Murder Call , which screened from 1997 to 1999 . In 2000, he won one of his most major roles to date, as the protagonist of the ABC series Grass Roots . The series was not renewed after the 2001 season, and Morrell followed this with a major role in the ABC telemovie Marking Time , as the father of a boy in love with an asylum seeker .

Morrell won the 2000 AFI Award for Best Actor for Grass Roots , and has been nominated twice, for Fallen Angels (1997 ) and Changi (2001).

In 2004, Morrell made a move into the mainstream when he became one of four new actors to join the long-running police series Blue Heelers . In September 2004, there was speculation that the Australian Broadcasting Corporation would commission a third series of Grass Roots . However, Morrell stated that the ABC “may have missed its chance”, and as he remained contracted to Blue Heelers , would likely not be able to participate if the series did return.

Morrell has also been involved in the film Right Here Right Now , which is due for release in 2005 .

Due to family commitments, Morrell chose to leave Blue Heelers .

He lives in Sydney with fellow actor Tara Morice , and continues to act in theatre, in addition to his films.