Brett Alan Tucker (born 21 May 1972) is an Australian actor and singer. He was a series regular in '' The Saddle Club'', ''

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'', and '' Mistresses''. He is also known for his role as Daniel Fitzgerald in ''

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''. He played Seattle Fire Chief Lucas Ripley on ABC's TV series '' Station 19''.

Acting career

Tucker attended

National Theatre, Melbourne The National Theatre is a 783-seat Australian theatre and theatrical arts school located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of St Kilda, on the corner of Barkly and Carlisle Streets. The building was constructed in 1921 as The Victory Theatre (3000 ...

. For his role as Dave Brewer on the drama ''

'', he apprenticed with a real country veterinarian to research his role. Tucker's onstage credits include ''

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'' in 2006, and

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playing Jay Gatsby' in 1997. From 1999 to 2000, he played the role of Daniel Fitzgerald in ''

'', a role which he returned to in late 2007. In June 2009, it was announced that he would be leaving the show to pursue acting opportunities in the United States. In addition to ''Neighbours'', Tucker played Max in '' The Saddle Club''. Tucker also had a minor role in the 2005 film '' The Great Raid''. Since moving to the United States, Tucker has appeared in episodes of ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' NCIS''. He also appeared in '' Off The Map'' and the TV film, ''Criminal Behaviour''. Tucker appeared as Harry Davis in '' Mistresses''. During 2018 and 2019, he played Chief Lucas Ripley on '' Station 19'' for 17 episodes. Tucker stars in the 2021 miniseries '' Lie With Me'' alongside Charlie Brooks.

Personal life

Born one of three sons and one daughter on 21 May 1972 to Ken and Janice Tucker, he grew up in the

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of Victoria with his three siblings – Nicky, Mark and David.

Filmography

References

External links

* Australian male film actors Australian male stage actors Australian male soap opera actors Living people Male actors from Melbourne 1972 births Australian expatriate male actors in the United States {{Australia-screen-actor-stub