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Alex Papps
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Papps in 2015
Born (1969-02-11) 11 February 1969 (age 56)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
  • Actor
  • television host
  • writer
  • singer
Years active 1985−present
Known for
Awards Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent (1988)

Alex Papps (born February 11, 1969) is a well-known Australian actor, TV host, writer, and singer. He has been on many popular TV shows. These include Home and Away and Play School.

Early Life

Alex Papps was born in 1969 in Australia. His family has Greek roots. His parents both enjoyed directing plays as a hobby. Alex went to several schools, including Upwey High School. He performed in many theatre shows before he finished school.

Career Highlights

In 1987, Alex had a guest role in the TV show Neighbours. Soon after, he got his first big TV part. This was in the children's series The Henderson Kids II. He played Vinnie Cerantino, the leader of a group called the Brown Street Boys.

Alex became very famous for his role in Home and Away. He played Frank Morgan, one of the show's first characters. He also hosted a music TV show called The Factory.

Since 2005, Alex has been a presenter on the ABC children's show Play School. He works alongside his former Home and Away co-star, Justine Clarke. They also appeared together in the ABC drama The Time of Our Lives. Alex has also released an album of songs for kids. It is called "Let's Put the Beat in Our Feet".

In 1988, Alex won a special award. It was the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent. This award is for new and exciting TV stars. He later studied acting at a special school. In 2018, he returned to Home and Away for its 30th anniversary. He joined his co-star Nicolle Dickson for the celebration.

Awards and Recognition

Alex Papps has won and been nominated for some important awards.

Where You Might Have Seen Him

Alex Papps has acted in many TV shows and films. Here are some of his roles:

TV Shows

Films

  • Head On (1998)
  • Five Moments of ... (2006)

See also

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