Bob Morley facts for kids
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Bob Morley
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Robert Alfred Morley
20 December 1984 Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
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| Other names | Bobby Morley |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
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Robert Alfred Morley, born on December 20, 1984, is an actor from Australia. He is most famous for playing Bellamy Blake in the TV show The 100. This popular series aired from 2014 to 2020.
Before The 100, Bob Morley was known for his role as Drew Curtis in the Australian soap opera Home and Away in 2006. He also appeared on a music talent show called It Takes Two in 2007. In 2008, he joined the cast of the drama series The Strip. He played Aidan Foster in Neighbours in 2011. In 2013, he starred in the Australian sports movie Blinder.
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Early Life and School Days
Robert Alfred Morley was born on December 20, 1984. He grew up on a farm in Kyneton, a town in Victoria, Australia. His mother is from the Philippines. His father was Australian-Irish and passed away when Bob was young. Bob has two older sisters and an older brother.
He studied drama at school until Year 11. He later said he was a "naughty" student and did not take things seriously. After finishing Year 12, he moved to Melbourne. He started studying engineering at university. A year later, he changed his mind. He decided to study Creative Arts at La Trobe University and found an agent to help him get acting jobs.
Acting Career Highlights
In his younger years, Bob Morley was known as "Bobby." Now, he is professionally known as Bob Morley. He started his acting journey in university plays and short films. In 2005, he appeared in a horror film called Dead Harvest. He also worked as an extra on the soap opera Neighbours.
That same year, he got a part in a play called Angels with Dirty Faces. This role helped him get noticed by the casting directors for Home and Away. In 2006, Bob joined Home and Away as Drew Curtis. For this role, he was nominated for a Logie Award. This award is for the Most Popular New Male Talent.
More TV Shows and Movies
In May 2007, Bob appeared on It Takes Two. This was a celebrity singing competition. He received his highest score on June 12, 2007, but was voted off the show. In 2008, Bob left Home and Away. He was then cast as Tony Moretti in the action drama series The Strip. This show was later cancelled.
Also in 2008, Bob appeared in the TV movie Scorched. He was also nominated for "Bachelor of the Year" by Cleo magazine. In 2009, he starred in a play called Palindrome for a Dead Poet. The next year, he was in an episode of Sea Patrol called "Paradise Lost."
In 2011, he starred in the Australian thriller movie Road Train. In June 2011, Bob joined the cast of Neighbours as Aidan Foster. His character, Aidan, had a relationship with Chris Pappas. This was the show's first gay couple. Bob took a break from Neighbours to film Blinder. This movie was about Australian rules football. He returned to Neighbours in June 2012. In 2013, Bob joined the cast of the drama film Lost in The White City.
The 100 and Directing
In 2013, Bob Morley was cast as Bellamy Blake in The CW's hit show The 100. This role made him very well-known.
In 2018, Bob completed a directing workshop at Warner Bros. Television. He then directed an episode of The 100 in its sixth season. The episode was called "Ashes to Ashes."
Recent Work
In 2021, Bob Morley appeared in the third season of the police show The Rookie. He also had a supporting role in the Australian romantic drama series Love Me. This show premiered in 2021 and had two seasons. It also featured actors like Hugo Weaving. In 2021, Morley starred in the western Death on the Dearborn.
In 2023, Bob Morley and his wife, Eliza Taylor, starred together in the sci-fi thriller film I'll Be Watching. The movie was released on digital platforms. In the same year, Bob played Nate in the comedy-drama series In Limbo.
Bob Morley appeared in the TV adaptation of Sally Hepworth's novel The Family Next Door. He played the character Lucas. The series was broadcast in August 2025.
In 2025, Bob Morley and Eliza Taylor created a short film called Status: Active. Bob wrote and directed the film. Eliza co-produced it and played the main role. The movie is currently being finished. Bob also starred in Another, a psychological horror film. Filming for this movie finished in May 2025, and it is also in post-production.
Personal Life
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On May 5, 2019, Bob Morley married his The 100 co-star Eliza Taylor.
In 2020, Bob and Eliza shared that they experienced a pregnancy loss while filming the last season of The 100.
In March 2022, Eliza Taylor gave birth to their son.
In 2019, Bob Morley spoke about facing challenges with his mental well-being after knee surgery in 2018. In a 2024 interview, he discussed his experiences with body image concerns.
Film and Television Roles
Bob Morley has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Films
- 2010: Road Train as Craig
- 2013: Blinder as Nick Regan
- 2014: Lost in the White City as Avi
- 2021: Death on the Dearborn as James Lee
- 2023: I'll Be Watching as Marcus Alexander
- 2025: Status: Active as Handsome Shopper (also Director, Writer, Co-producer)
- TBA: Another as Ben (Benjamin Lane)
Television Shows
- 2006–2008: Home and Away as Drew Curtis
- 2007: It Takes Two as Contestant
- 2008: Scorched as Brendan Langmore (TV film)
- 2008: The Strip as Constable Tony Moretti
- 2010: Sea Patrol as Sean (Episode: "Paradise Lost")
- 2011–2013: Neighbours as Aidan Foster
- 2014–2020: The 100 as Bellamy Blake (Main role, also directed an episode)
- 2016: Winners & Losers as Ethan Quinn
- 2021: The Rookie as Half-Life
- 2021–2023: Love Me as Peter K
- 2023: In Limbo as Nate
- 2025: The Family Next Door as Lucas
As a Director
- 2014–2020: The 100, episode: "Ashes to Ashes"
- 2025: Status: Active (Short film, also Writer, Co-producer)
Awards and Nominations
Bob Morley has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations:
- 2007: Nominated for a Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent for Home and Away.
- 2015-2019: Nominated multiple times for Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi for The 100.
- 2016: Nominated for Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Chemistry with Eliza Taylor for The 100.
- 2024: Nominated for an AACTA Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for Love Me.
- 2024: Nominated for a Logie Award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for In Limbo.
See also
In Spanish: Bob Morley para niños
