Quick Facts
Biography
Rhys McConnochie (born 28 December 1936) is a New Zealand-born actor, director and educator based in Australia.
Career
Film & television
His screen appearances include the TV miniseries Bodyline as Pelham Warner and Darlings of the Gods as Ralph Richardson and the 1985 film Robbery.
For his performance in Come In Spinner McConnochie was nominated for the 1990 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, in a Mini-Series or Telefeature.
Theatre
McConnochie has also had a long theatre career working on the likes of Sixteen Words for Water for the Sydney Theatre Company, Inheritance with the Melbourne and Sydney Theatre Companies and the original production of Bingo at the Northcott Theatre.
McConnochie has trained drama students at Sydney's NIDA, Perth's WAAPA and the Victorian College of the Arts.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The Amorous Dentist | TV movie | |
| 1984 | The Wild Duck | Dr Roland | Feature film |
| 1985 | The Empty Beach | Garth Green | Feature film |
| 1985 | Robbery | Michael Webster | TV movie |
| 1986 | Charley's Web | Prime Minister Lowe | TV movie |
| 1986 | Short Changed | School Principal | Feature film |
| 1987 | Bullseye | Jusge | Film |
| 1988 | The Man from Snowy River II | Alistair Patton Sr. | Feature film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | The Wars of the Roses | Vernon | TV play |
| 1980 | The Imitation Game | Technical Officer | TV play |
| 1984 | Bodyline | Pelham Warner | TV miniseries |
| 1984 | Special Squad | Mathieson | TV series (episode 21: "A Wild Oat") |
| 1985 | Anzacs | Lloyd George | TV miniseries |
| 1988 | Australians | TV series (episode 13: "Errol Flynn") | |
| 1989 | Brotherhood of the Rose | Orlik | TV miniseries |
| 1989 | Darlings of the Gods | Ralph Richardson | TV miniseries |
| 1990 | Come In Spinner | Angus McFarland | TV miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 2002-03 | MDA | Giles Jones, QC | TV series |
| 2013 | Paper Giants: Magazine Wars | Lionel King | TV miniseries |
Theatre
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Venue /Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Bingo | Ben Jonson | Northcott Theatre |
| 2003 | Inheritance | William | Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne with Melbourne Theatre Company & Sydney Opera House with Sydney Theatre Company |
As crew
| Year | Title | Role | Venue /Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sixteen Words for Water | Director | The Wharf Theatre / Sydney Theatre Company |
| 1969 | The Lincoln Cycle of Mystery Plays | Assistant | York Cathedral with Lincoln Theatre Royal |
Awards & nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Come In Spinner | Australian Film Institute Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, in a Mini-Series or Telefeature | Nominated |