Lindsay Farris Biography: Age, Parents, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Awards, Wife, Songs

Lindsay Farris is an Australian Māori actor, writer, producer, and musician known for his work across stage, independent film, and international television.

He first drew attention through critically praised theatre performances, including the title role in Hamlet, and has appeared in features such as Primal, Observance, and Bad Behaviour, along with U.S. series credits including Ash vs Evil Dead.

Lindsay Farris
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Lindsay Farris
Born:	18 October 1985 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality:	Australian
Ethnicity:	Australian
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Karen and Darren Farris
Siblings:	4
Occupation:	Actor, Writer, Producer, and Musician
Net Worth:	$400,000–$1 million

Early Life and Education

Lindsay Farris entered the world on October 18, 1985, in Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, to mother Karen, who is Australian, and father Darren, who is Māori. He has three younger half-brothers and an Aboriginal half-sister.

He spent his early years on Australia’s Central Coast before moving to Sydney to attend Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. He also trained at the NIDA Young Actors Studio and with the New South Wales Junior Drama Ensemble. Of mixed Australian and Māori heritage, his religion is Christianity.

Career

Lindsay Farris began performing as a teenager and quickly established himself on the Australian stage, working with companies including the Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir, Ensemble Theatre, and Sport for Jove.

His portrayal of Hamlet earned a 2012 Sydney Theatre Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in an Independent Production. Early screen work included guest appearances on All Saints, Blue Water High, Sea Patrol, and Rescue: Special Ops. He took leading roles in the independent features Bad Behaviour (opposite John Jarratt) and Primal, the former bringing him a Best Actor award at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival.

He expanded into international projects with the lead role of Parker in the psychological thriller Observance (which he also co-produced), a supporting turn as Jay Sebring in Charlie Says, and voice work in Gods of Egypt.

On television he appeared as Dalton across multiple episodes of Ash vs Evil Dead, Dom Loneragan on Home and Away, and guest roles on Mercy Street, Lethal Weapon, My Life Is Murder, Sisters, and Pam & Tommy. He has also written stage plays and the book A Young Actor’s Guide to Becoming a Wanker, and continues to balance acting with writing, producing, and music while preparing for the feature R.U.R. directed by Alex Proyas.

Awards and Nominations

• Best Actor – Melbourne Underground Film Festival (Bad Behaviour, 2010)
• Best Actor – Bondi Short Film Festival (Splintered, 2004)
• Best Actor – In The Bin Film Festival (Splintered, 2005)
• Nomination – Sydney Theatre Awards, Best Actor in a Leading Role in an Independent Production (Hamlet, 2012)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @lindsayjfarris

Personal Life

Lindsay Farris, 40 years old, keeps his private life largely out of the public eye. No confirmed details of marriage, long-term partners, or children have been publicly shared, and he is understood to be single.

He divides his time between Australia and international work while maintaining a focus on creative projects across acting, writing, and music.

Net Worth

Lindsay Farris has an estimated net worth in the range of $400,000 to $1 million. His income is drawn primarily from acting roles in film and television, theatre, producing credits, writing, and related creative and entrepreneurial activities.

Filmography

• R.U.R. (post-production)
• Pam & Tommy (2022)
• We’re Not Here to Fuck Spiders (2020)
• My Life Is Murder (2019)
• Charlie Says (2018)
• Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018)
• Sisters (2017)
• Mercy Street (2016–2017)
• Home and Away (2016)
• Gods of Egypt (2016)
• Observance (2015)
• The Code (2014)
• Primal (2010)
• Bad Behaviour (2010)

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