Socratis Otto

Socratis Otto is an Australian film, theatre and television actor. He is best known for his roles in television series Young Lions as Justin Carmody, Home and Away as Robert Robertson, and Wentworth as Maxine Conway.[1]

Socratis Otto
Born (1974-05-05) 5 May 1974
Sydney, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present (Actor, Director and Producer)

Early life

Otto is the son of first-generation Greek immigrants, and was born and raised in Sydney, New South Wales. He completed a degree in creative writing and literature before studying acting at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art), graduating in 2000.[2]

Career

Theatre

Otto began his career in the 2001 Sydney Theatre Company's play Salt.[3][4]

Television

Otto had a guest role in Australian children's television series Outriders in 2001 followed by a leading role in drama series Young Lions in 2002 as Justin Carmody.

In 2009, Otto played the lead role of Charles Darwin in drama-documentary Darwin's Brave New World.[5]

He appeared in television series Dance Academy in 2010 as Adam the Psychologist and in 2011 had a guest stint on Home and Away as Detective Robert Robertson. This was followed by guest roles in television series Rake, The Doctor Blake Mysteries and Serangoon Road.[6]

In 2013, he appeared in the mini-series Paper Giants: Magazine Wars as Peter Dawson and in the 2014 telemovie Carlotta as Christopher.

In 2014 to 2017 he joined the cast of Wentworth in the role of trans woman prison inmate Maxine Conway (formerly Max).[7]

Otto made later television appearances in Operation Buffalo, ReCancelled and more.Otto also acted in and directed the mini series HomeSpun.

Film

Otto appeared in the 2003 movie The Matrix Reloaded. This was followed by X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Rage in Placid Lake and Beautiful.[8]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Running Down These DreamsDoveShort film
2003The Matrix ReloadedOperator
2003The Rage in Placid LakeBozo
2006MacbethDetective Mentieth
2008Monkey PuzzleZac
2008ElevenTimShort film
2008The Last Confession of Alexander PearceFine Young British Officer
2008ResidueKyleShort film
2009BeautifulMax
2009Beyond WordsAttackerShort film
2009X-Men Origins: WolverineLead Technician - Alkali Lake
2009NightwalkingJoe, VoicesShort film
2009In Hearts Left BehindAdenShort film
2010Anyone You WantStirling
2012GoneJim
2014I, FrankensteinZuriel
2014CarlottaChristopherTelevision film
2014My MistressLeon
2018Enter The WildZac
2019 Electric The Patient Short
2019 A Good Family Marco TV movie
2020 Mr Bubbles Short
2020 The Flood Miller
2020 Water Horse Rick Hughes
202? Pearly Gates John Short

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2001OutridersJasonEpisode: "Aliens: Part 4"
2001, 2004All SaintsAdam Gray, Hugh2 episodes
2002Young LionsJustin Carmody15 episodes
2009False WitnessShannon Cross
2009Darwin's Brave New WorldCharles Darwin3 episodes
2009–2011Home and AwayRobert RobertsonSeasons 22–24 (37 episodes)
2010The PacificFather KeoughEpisode: "Basilone"
2010MiraclesGrand AmesederEpisode: "Miracle in the Storm"
2010Dance AcademyAdam The Psychologist2 episodes
2012RakeJustinEpisode: "Greene vs. Hole"
2013The Doctor Blake MysteriesClive ChurchillEpisode: "Death of a Travelling Salesman"
2013Paper Giants: Magazine WarsPeter Dawson2 episodes
2013Serangoon RoadPeter WatsonEpisode: "Give Me Money"
2014–2017WentworthMaxine ConwayRecurring, Seasons 2–3; Main, Seasons 4–5 (36 episodes)
2019Home and AwayAiden WilcoxSeason 32
2020 Operation Buffalo (TV series) Terry Ryan MP [9] 2 episodes
2021 Homespun Farmer Matt Actor/Director/Producer
2021 ReCancelled Friend 1 episode
2021 Born to Spy George Papadopoulos 3 episodes

Video games
YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Enter the MatrixJax

References
  1. "Wentworth Prison star Socratis Otto discusses playing transgender Maxine and the Caitlyn Jenner effect | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  2. TV Week, 25 Jun – 1 Jul 2016
  3. "Socratis Otto : CV" (PDF). Suebarnett.net. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  4. "Socratis Otto is "Anyone You Want" Greek Reporter Australia | Greek News from Australia | Greek Reporter Australia | Greek News from Australia". Au.greekreporter.com. 16 April 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  5. "Microsoft Word - Darwins Brave New World PK.doc" (PDF). Nfsa.gov.au. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  6. "Is that really Socratis Otto? He looks completely different in his transgender prisoner role". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  7. "Say hello to Socratis Otto, the actor behind Wentworth's trans inmate". Gay Times. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  8. "Interview with Socratis Otto - Home and Away - Official Site". Au.tv.yahoo.com. 19 October 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  9. "Australian Television: Operation Buffalo". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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