Jeremy Cumpston facts for kids

Jeremy Cumpston (born January 10, 1967, Darwin, Northern Territory) is an Australian doctor, actor, and director. He is most famous for playing Nurse Connor Costello on All Saints, a popular Australian hospital TV show.

Early Life and Education

Jeremy Cumpston was born in Darwin, Australia. His mother, Noelene, had Afghan-Aboriginal roots from the Barkandji people. His father, Trevor, worked with X-rays and helped check for tuberculosis in remote Aboriginal communities.

When Jeremy was young, his family moved to Canada. His father worked as a hospital manager there. They returned to Australia briefly, then went back to Canada. This time, his father worked at a hospital near a very large nickel mine.

At age 11, Jeremy and his family moved back to South Australia. After finishing high school, he decided to study medicine, even though he loved acting. While studying medicine, he tried out for the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) for acting and got in! However, he couldn't delay his medical training, so he had to give up the acting spot.

After working as an intern doctor in Wollongong and Sydney, Jeremy took acting classes. Famous actors like Hugh Jackman were in his class. He then worked as a general doctor before studying acting full-time for three years at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Acting and Directing Career

In his final year at WAAPA in 1995, Jeremy worked as a doctor during his holidays. He saved money to produce and perform in a play called Shadow Boxing. This play was the first one made by the Tamarama Rock Surfers theatre company, which he helped start in 1994.

After graduating, Jeremy got an agent. This led to a role in the Sydney Theatre Company's play Miracle City in 1996. He then played the main role in Romeo and Juliet for another theatre company. He also played Mercutio in a different production of Romeo and Juliet.

In 1997, Jeremy worked at an Aboriginal medical center in Sydney. He also kept auditioning and got guest roles in TV shows like Murder Call and Roar. He produced and acted in another play for the Tamarama Rock Surfers. He also directed a play called Three Strikes, which was very popular.

From 1998 to 2001, Jeremy played Nurse Connor Costello in the Australian medical drama All Saints. His character was known as a "lovable rogue." While on the show, Jeremy continued his medical work. He wrote a medical column for a magazine and worked in a clinic on Saturdays.

Jeremy helped start the Old Fitzroy Theatre in 1997 with his theatre group. He also directed short films like 'Free' (2003) and 'The Sky is Always Beautiful' (2007).

In 2019, Jeremy directed a movie called "Bilched." His son, Hal Cumpston, wrote the film. "Bilched" was shown in cinemas across Australia. It won several awards at the 2019 Chelsea Film Festival, including Best Screenplay and Best Feature Film.

In 2024, Jeremy appeared in season 3 of the TV show Total Control.

Personal Life

While working on All Saints, Jeremy had a son named Hal in 1999 with his partner, Rachel Lane.

In 2005, Jeremy married Jessica Brentnall. They had two sons and a daughter together before they separated in 2010.

Jeremy's sister, Nici, received a special award called the Order of Australia. She was recognized for her important work in museums and art galleries, especially for her contributions to Indigenous art.

Filmography

Television Roles

Film and Short Film Roles

See also

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