Val Athanassiou

Vitals

Gender
Male
Pronoun
He Him
Age Range
45 - 55
Ethnicity
Greek, Italian
Height
180cm
Base Location
Melbourne
Available In
Adelaide, Auckland, Australian Capital Territory, Brisbane, Cairns, Christchurch, Dunedin, Gold Coast, International, Melbourne, Northern NSW, Northern Territory, Perth, Queenstown, Sydney, Tasmania, Wellington
Skills
Actor, Commercial Talent, Director, Voice Artist, Producer, Singer
Hair
Greying
Eye
Brown
Memberships
M.E.A.A
Pdf Bio

Agent

Acting Agent
Storm Actors

Feature Photo
Val Athanassiou
Feature Clip

Credits

Television

2024
Featured - Taylor's Paramedic
Love Divided By Eleven
Gristmill
Robyn Butler & Wayne Hope
2023
Guest - Finance Official
Utopia
Working Dog
Rob Sitch
2023
Featured - Parent
The Spooky Files
Matchbox Pictures
Craig Irvin
2017
Featured - Noregard Foreman
Glitch 2
Matchbox Pictures
Emma Freeman
2016
Co-Star - Charles Bezzina
Murder Calls S1 Ep2 Kelly Hodge
Screentime
Michael Venables
2015
Co-Star - Shipyard Foreman
Hello, This is Australia
Bombora Films & The Monkeys
Paul Clarke
2015
Co-Star - Frank Columbo (American Accent)
Deadly Women - S9 Ep2 - DIY Orphans - The Patty Columbo Story
Beyond Productions
John Mavety
2014
Co-Star - Robert Yesconis (Southern American Accent)
Deadly Women - S7 Ep20 - In The Family - The Jennifer Yesconis Story
Beyond Productions
Katie Hides
2014
Co-Star - Chris Soteriou
Inside Story
Channel Nine
Louise Meek
2013
Co-Star - Joshua Brewer (American Accent)
Dark Minds - S3 Ep5 - Long Island Serial Killer
Beyond Productions
John Mavety
2013
Co-Star - Stavros
Old School S1 Ep4 Her Weight in Gold
Matchbox Pictures
Peter Templeman
2013
Co-Star - Andrew Sanchez (American Accent)
Deadly Women - S6 Ep15 - Double Trouble - The Clarissa Sanchez Story
Beyond Productions
Katie Hides
2013
Co-Star - Larry Aylor (American Accent)
Behind Mansion Walls - S3 Ep13 - Blood Money - The Joy Aylor Story
Beyond Productions
James Knox
2011
Co-Star - Angelo Georgio
Four Corners - The Caroline Byrne Case
ABC
Robert Marchand
2010
Co-Star - Mr Vertzayas
As Australian As - Alex Perry
Bearcage
Serge Ou
2009
Featured - Bar Patron
False Witness
Screen Australia / ION Television
Peter Andrikidis
2008
Featured - Fire Investigator
Home and Away
7 Network
David Gould
2008
Featured - Nurse
All Saints- Ep 424 Beginnings
7 Network
Martin Sacks
2008
Featured - Memorial Guest
Home and Away
7 Network
Mark Piper
2008
Featured - Prison Officer
Home and Away
7 Network
David Gould
2008
Featured - Bar Patron
The Informant
Screen Australia / Roadshow
Peter Andrikidis
2007
Featured - Restaurant Patron
All Saints - Ep 393 Precious Moments
7 Network
Tony Krawitz
2007
Featured - Paramedic
All Saints - Ep 382 Back On Track
7 Network
Pino Amenta

Feature Film

2024
Featured - The Bidder
I Fall To Pieces
Identical Stranger
Charles Leversha
2013
Supporting - Henry Gein
Lead Me Astray
Bendy Spoon
Tom Danger
2008
Supporting - Interpol Detective James
Deception
ByronBayFilmCo
Marcus Cloherty
2008
Featured - Restaurant Patron
Three Blind Mice
Dirty Rat
Matthew Newton
2008
Featured - The Boyfriend
Bachna Ae Haseeno
Yash Raj Films
Siddharth Anand

Short Film

2022
Lead - Dad
The Wokey Dad
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2021
Lead - Dual Roles
Lost in Oz'Merica-lation
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2020
Lead - Daddy Outlaw
Daddy Outlaw
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2020
Lead - Sal
Of Course God is Italian
Vociferous Productions
Rokk Lattanzio
2019
Lead - Papou (Greek Language)
Song of The Moon
Bailey Quinn
Nicholas Kehaidis
2019
Lead - Jake and his Brother
Brothers in Arms
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2019
Lead - Franco and Phil (French Language)
Franco et Phil
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2019
Lead - Satan
Of Course God is an Alien
Vociferous Productions
Rokk Lattanzio
2018
Lead - Mafioso (Greek Language)
Love Letter to Peter Andrikidis
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2018
Lead - Toni (Italian Language)
Taboo
Taboo
Olivia Altavilla
2017
Lead - Daniel
Daniel
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2015
Supporting - The Grocer
50 Dollar Apple
Tina A Wake
Tina A Wake
2015
Lead - Jake
Something About Bindis
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2014
Lead - The Assassin (American Accent)
Grosse Pointe
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2014
Lead - The Sheriff (Boston American Accent)
Profiler
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2014
Lead - The Grunt (Southern American Accent)
The Grunt
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2014
Lead - Old Guy (American Accent)
Terror 101
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2012
Lead - Mutt
The Promise
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2011
Lead - Lawrence Ecnelav (American Accent)
The Adman
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2011
Lead - The Private (American Accent)
Running
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2010
Lead - Multiple Roles
The Actor
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2010
Lead - Ralph
This is Television
Jack Rozycki
Jack Rozycki
2010
Supporting - The Colleague
Come With Me Fly
U-Turn Productions
Brendon Flyyn
2009
Supporting - Driver
Infidelity
Troy Robertson
Troy Robertson
2009
Supporting - Egon Kitsch
Australis
TwoTwentyTwo
Shahn Devendran

Stage

2011
Lead - Jake
Something About Bindis
Playhouse Newcastle
Annie Bilton
2010
Lead - The Writer
POMO
NIDA
Platon Theodoris
2010
Supporting - The Singer
Leader of the Pack
GMS Theatre
Anthony Howes
2009
Lead - Max
The Big C
Peninsula Theatre
Pam Campbell
2009
Supporting - Steve's Double
Double Take
Peninsula Theatre
Brendon Flynn
2008
Supporting - Multiple Roles
The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other
NIDA
Jennifer Hagan

Web Series

2023
Lead - Peter
No To Violence
Gozer
James Armstrong
2019
Featured - Hot Guy
Real Melbourne
Dexter Goes Woof Productions
Justin Edbrooke
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just a Choice - Episode 8 - Sexual Abuse
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just a Choice - Episode 9 - Generational Abuse
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just a Choice - Episode 5 - Physical and Child Intimidation
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just a Choice - Episode 6A - Psychological and Emotional Abuse
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just a Choice - Episode 6B - Psychological and Emotional Abuse
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just A Choice - Episode 7 - Psychological Abuse (Abusive Husband)
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just a Choice - Episode 4 - Physical and Verbal Abuse
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just a Choice - Episode 1 - Financial Abuse
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just a Choice - Episode 2 - Stalking and Harassment
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It’s Just a Choice - Episode 3 - Verbal Intimidation and Harassment
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2016
Lead - Joseph
It's Just A Choice - The Miniseries
Films4Change
Jerry Retford
2014
All Voices
The Simpsons Parody
March Digital
Chris Walker
2014
Lead - Violent Dad
Bestforkids.org.au
eegenda
Norman Neeson
2012
Lead / Writer / Producer / Director / Editor
121212 Part 6 - The Photo Op
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2012
Lead / Writer / Producer / Director / Editor
121212 Part 5 - The Dry Run
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2012
Lead / Writer / Producer / Director / Editor
121212 Part 4 - The Mutiny
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2012
Lead / Writer / Producer / Director / Editor
121212 Part 3 - The Takeover
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2012
Lead / Writer / Producer / Director / Editor
121212 Part 2 - The Setup
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2012
Lead / Writer / Producer / Director / Editor
121212 Part 1 - The Idea
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2012
Lead, Writer, Producer, Director, Editor
121212 The Webseries
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou

Commercial

2024
Lead - Marty
Envirosuite Mining
Wildebeest
Robin Summons
2024
Lead - Brad
The Hairy Pill
Tamale Studios
Julian Lucas
2024
Featured - Dad
Deakin Sport - Think Beyond The Field
Truce Films
Jeff Johnson
2023
Featured - Dad
Flybuys Christmas
Division
Lula Cucchiara
2023
Featured - Dad
AGL - Join the Change
Flinders Lane
Adam Murfet and Jessie Oldfield
2023
Lead - The Farmer
NRMA Together
3RDSPACE
Rhys Day
2022
Featured - The Butcher
Jobs Victoria
ACCORDION PRODUCTIONS
Marty Moynihan
2021
Visual - Onlooker
Tennis Australia - Release the Player Within
Airbag
Ariel Martin
2021
Featured - Dad
Flybuys - Take More
Division
Sanjay De Silva
2020
Lead - Dad
Kmart Easter Egg Hunt
Otto Empire
Corrie Jones
2018
Featured - Gary Mehigan's Guest
Cadbury Chocolate
Absolute Content
Brad Sayers
2018
Lead - As Himself
You Never Forget The Flu
The Directors Group
Chris Sferrazza
2015
Lead - Francis the Patrolperson
NRMA Assist
Infinity Squared
Dan Reisinger
2015
Featured - Dad
KFC - Set Your Table Free
Ogilvy and Mather
Nick Robertson
2015
Featured - Finance Guy
Yahoo7
Finch
Alex Roberts
2015
Featured - Fan Paramedic
Volkswagen Fan Assist
Sergeant Major
David Jagoda
2015
Featured - Pool Waiter
Commbank
The Feds
Graeme Burfoot
2014
Featured - Head Waiter
Aussie Home Loans - Second Opinion
303Lowe
Paul Goldman
2014
Lead - Fishmonger
Vicks Vapodrops
Photoplay Films
Andrew Lancaster
2013
Featured - Dad's Friend
Telstra-Foxtel
NOW
David Rechtman
2013
Featured - Dad
KFC - Family Feast
Ogilvy & Mather
Perry Westwood
2012
Featured - Dad
McDonalds -The Vow
Plaza Films
Nick Robertson
2012
Featured - Shipyard Foreman
Telstra 2020
FilmGraphics
Marc Furmie
2012
Lead - Dan the Awnings and Blinds Ma
CHOOSI - Income Protection Insurance - The Experts
Plump Films
Gary Cunliffe
2012
Featured - Doctor
Medecins Sans Frontieres
FilmGraphics
David Deneen
2011
Featured - Toilet Guy
Harpic - The Apology
Finch
Sean Kruck
2011
Featured - Used Car Salesman
CarHistory
Finch
Sean Kruck
2010
Featured - The Gardener
Pizza Hut - The Great Debate
Photoplay Films
Matt Kamen
2010
Featured - BBQ Man
Quit Smoking
Exit Films
Paul Goldman

Voice Over

2019
Creator and Narrator
Operation Veteran Assist
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2014
Voiceover
Suicide Awareness
St Vincent De Paul & March Digital
Chris Walker
2014
All Voices (American Accent)
The Simpsons Parody (Audio Only Version)
March Digital
Chris Walker

Photograph / Stills

2022
Injured Rider
TAC ‘Protect Your Body On Every Ride’
Hart & Co
Cory White
2019
Husband
Early Settler
About Bob
Jules Tahan
2015
The Golfer
St George
Freeway Reps
Andreas Bommert
2014
Dad
Search Your NBN
The Kitchen Creative
Toby Burrows
2014
Doctor
Chris O Brien Lifehouse
Lifehouse
Fiona Forbes
2013
Dad
Meat and Livestock Australia
Freewayreps
Andreas Bommert
2010
The Vacationer
Tourism Australia
DDB
Todd Osborne
2010
The Admirer
Lexus
Sun Studios
Nick Bowles
2009
Office Male
CBD
Serge Kozak
Serge Kozak

Podcast

2021
Creator - Producer
My American Friend
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou

Music Video

2021
Singer
A Love Song to Trump (with apologies to The Beach Boys)
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2020
Lead - Singer
Sorbent Heartbreak (with apologies to Don Gibson)
Valman Productions
Val Athanassiou
2020
Lead - Dad
Bittersweet Symphony
Greg Gould Music
Greg Gould, Maria Mercedes

Presenter

2019
Presenter
The Pharmacy Guild
Nimble Pictures
Christopher Sferrazza

Training

2022
Film Armourer Victoria
Handgun Training for Actors
Weapons Training
2021
MEAA
US Accent - Katherine Beck
Linguistics
2018
Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia
Masterclass
Script Analysis, Scene Work, Acting Techniques
2018
Victorian College of the Arts
Bringing Yourself to the Role - Marilyn McIntyre
Character Development
2017
16th STREET
Character Based Improvisation - Robert Marchand
Character Development
2016
16th STREET
Character Based Improvisation - Robert Marchand
Character Development
2015
ACTORS HUB
Character Based Improvisation - Robert Marchand
Character Development
2014
MEAA
Actor Masterclass Stage 2- Miranda Harcourt
Character Development
2013
SCREENWISE
Actor Masterclass - Lynn Hegarty
Scene Study
2013
Sydney Stage and Combat School
Groundfighting Techniques - Kyle Rowling
Stage Combat
2013
MEAA
Actor Masterclass - Miranda Harcourt
Scene Study
2013
MEAA
Character Building through Phenomenology - Nicholas Hope
Character Building and Movement
2012
ACTORS HUB
Character Based Improvisation - Robert Marchand
Character Development
2012
MEAA
Acting for Screen - Glenda Linscott
Scene Study
2010
School of Audio Engineering
Director Masterclass - Bobby Roth
Directing for Screen
2009
NIDA
RP and Cockney Accents - Jennifer White
Accents
2009
MEAA
Actor Masterclass - Peter Andrikidis
Scene Study
2009
SCREENWISE
Screen Acting - Advanced - Kieran Darcy-Smith
Scene Study
2009
SCREENWISE
Actions In Action - Denise Roberts
Scene Study
2009
NIDA
General American Accents - Nick Curnow
Accents
2009
MEAA
Musical Theatre Masterclass - Queenie Van de Zandt
Musical Theatre
2008
NIDA
Acting for Stage - Jennifer Hagan
Method
2008
SCREENWISE
Screen Acting - Kieran Darcy-Smith
On Camera Techniques
2007
NIDA
Acting for Screen - James Mitchell
Method & Stanislavsky
Graham Corry School of Drama
Drama School
Acting, Theatre and Stage Management.

Skills & Attributes

Shoe Size
11.5
Clothing Size
Male - XL
Waist
96cm
Neck
39cm
Chest
115cm
Hip
101cm
Natural Accent
Australian
Accents
American Standard, Australian, Cockney, English, French, German, Greek, Indian, Irish, Italian, New Zealand, Scottish, South African, Southern
Languages
Greek
Hair Length
Short
Hair Style
Straight
Instrumental
Guitar
Dance
Greek
Singing
Blues, Country & Western , Opera, Pop, Rock, Contemporary
Singing Range
Alto, Soprano, Tenor
Sport
Baseball, Cricket, Cycling, Rowing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Soccer, Swimming, Bowls, Fishing, Table Tennis, Mountain Biking, Rugby League, Fencing
Circus
Stage Combat
Drivers Licences
Boat, Car, Truck, Forklift
Model Work Types
Commercial, Promotional
Professional Skills
Actor, Commercial Talent, Director, Voice Artist, Producer, Singer

Media

Public Media
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3:31
Public Media
3:50
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4:12
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Notes

LIC's & CERT's: AACTA 47371 ABN 26 993 478 070 AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT PADI DIVER 1210AG7642 MARINE LICENSE 4369527 WHITE CARD CGI0274072SEQ01 FIREARMS LICENSE CATEGORY A B C FIRST AID/CPR, RSA/RCG (NSW & VIC) WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK 1049416A VICTORIA POLICE FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR 1365 CAR (Manual, Auto), TRUCK (5 Tonnes, Tractor), HEAVY RIGID LICENSE CIVIL CONSTRUCTION LICENSE 37667 (BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR, ROLLER, FRONT END LOADER, SKID-STEER), HIGH RISK LICENSE FORKLIFT 1479764 BIO: Born in Broken Hill, to parents of mixed heritage. Grass roots. Salt of the Earth. Family focused. Father of Four. The Graham Corry School of Drama guided his professional debut, acclaimed performances in numerous Short & Sweet productions followed, a love of singing culminated in performances at the Sydney Opera House (he sports a Tenor) relentlessly pursuing performance and training, NIDA, Screenwise, 16th Street, Howard Fine, ongoing training & mentoring with Robert Marchand PhD, founder of the iconic CBI foundation. Life experience as a firefighter, coast guard, justice of the peace, quals in scuba, boating, shooting, civil construction, a working with children check & accredited Victoria Police firearm safety instructor. AS A FILM MAKER: Films4Change Social awareness through Film https://www.films4changeinc.org/