Biografia
Craig McLachlan is one of Australia’s most adaptable actors and a well-known figure in both Australia and the U.K. He has earned the prestigious Gold Logie, Australia’s top television award, and his stage production of Grease held the U.K. West End box office record from 1993 until 2010.
An actor of remarkable versatility, Craig excels in film, television, and stage. His strong personal charisma and willingness to use it have contributed to his widespread appeal across diverse audience groups in Australia and internationally.
Craig made his television debut with a guest role on the drama Sons And Daughters in late 1986. He rose to fame in 1987 playing Henry Ramsay, the brother of Kylie Minogue’s character Charlene, in Neighbours. This role earned him acclaim in both Australia and the U.K. and led to an offer in 1989 to portray schoolteacher Grant Mitchell on Home And Away, making him one of the few actors to gain popularity in all major Australian TV dramas.
Besides acting, Craig has enjoyed success as a singer and songwriter, scoring Australian and U.K. hits with songs like “Amanda” (AUS #23 / UK #19, 1990), “On My Own” (AUS #23, 1991), and a classic remake of Bo Diddley’s “Mona” (AUS #3 / UK #2, 1990).
In 1993, Craig was invited to London to star as Danny Zuko in the acclaimed West End revival of Grease alongside Deborah Gibson. In 1995, he appeared in the British TV series BUGS as a freelance agent and electronics expert tackling covert terrorist threats. His range extended to major television movies, including Catherine The Great, where he starred alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jeanne Moreau, and Omar Sharif.
Craig’s breakthrough in American cinema came in 2001 with the movie Superfire, leading to numerous U.S.-related roles. In 2004, he joined the popular Australian series McLeod’s Daughters as Kane Morgan.
In 2005, he starred as Jeff Kennard in the Australian film Hating Alison Ashley alongside Neighbours co-star Delta Goodrem. He then returned to London to play Caractacus Potts in the London Palladium’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, with Richard O’Brien as the Child Catcher. O’Brien, a longtime admirer of Craig since his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show in 2003, praised his performance.
Craig remains a popular figure, with no signs of slowing down. His recent roles include Billy Flynn in Chicago across Australia and Asia, appearances in City Homicide, The Cut, and the top-rated Australian series Packed to the Rafters. His standout performances in the films Savage Crossings and Amar a morir reinforce his stature as a formidable talent across all facets of his craft.
Craig is excited to be working back in Australia on the hit show Rescue Special Ops in 2010.
