Steven Rooke is an Australian actor who has performed on stage, in films and television.

Education

Rooke graduated from

Noosa District State High School Noosa District State High School is a twin campus high school based in Cooroy and Pomona in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. The school was established in 1963, and as of 2016, had 1335 students. It is the longest-established secondar ...

in 1996, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) from the

Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a public research university located in the urban coastal city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. QUT is located on two campuses in the Brisbane area viz. Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove. The univ ...

in 2000.

Career

Rooke joined theatre company ''Shake and Stir'' as a Masterclass instructor.

Reviews

In ''Aussie Theatre'' Bobbie-Lea Dionysius wrote of Rooke's performance in Gasp! that he was, " enjoyable to watch as always". Rooke's performance in ''Gloria'' was reviewed as,

Having come into the rehearsal period as a late replacement, Rooke did a great job fitting into the cast. Rooke always has a strong presence onstage and is enjoyable to watch. However, the role felt quite stifling for the actor capable of so much more

Sonny Clarke wrote of Rooke in ''Kelly'' "the night really belonged to the exceptional talents of Steven Rooke and ..."

Awards

2009

Matilda Awards The Matilda Awards are awards which recognise excellence in cabaret, dance, theatre, and performance in southeast Queensland. History Established in 1987 by Alison Cotes and Sue Gough, the awards are an annual event held in February or March. ...

Winner Best Actor in a Main Role 2010

nominated Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role 2011

Winner for his outstanding body of performance work in 2011 including No Man's Land, Julius Caesar and The Removalists 2011

Winner Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role 2012

nominated Best Male Actor in a Leading Role 2014

nominated Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Films

Television

Theatre

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rooke, Steven Living people Australian male television actors Australian male film actors Year of birth missing (living people)