Gerard Dunning Actor

Actor Bio

Character Actor • Authority, Depth & Authenticity

Gerard is an Australian stage and screen actor known for grounded, intelligent performances and a natural command presence. Classically trained with an Associate Diploma in Performing Arts from Trinity College London, he began his career in major theatre productions including Les Misérables, Chicago and West Side Story, developing a strong foundation in character-driven performance.

His recent screen credits include Bump and Strife, along with a feature role in I Know What You Did Last Summer. In 2026 he appears in multiple episodes of The Killings: Parrish Station.

Gerard brings rare real-world credibility to screen roles. A former NSW Fire Service officer, twin-turbine pilot and award-winning aerial cinematographer, as well as a state-level champion in both skydiving and fencing, he brings authentic authority, technical confidence and physical presence to roles requiring operational realism.

He is also an internationally credited commercial voice actor, including character work in the video game Corepunk, and has performed stand-up comedy, sharpening the timing and observational humour that informs his character work.

Gerard is featured in:

Bump (TV, AU 2025) • Sunny Nights (TV, AU 2025) • Strife (TV, AU 2025) • I Know What You Did Last Summer (Movie, US 2025) • The Golden Ticket (TV, US 2026) • The Killings: Parrish Station (TV, AU 2026) • CorePunk

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2026 Demo Reel • Intense Drama "The Last Call" • Light Comedy "Not a Midlife Crisis" • Dark Thriller "Not That Man Anymore"

Abridged Actor Bio (100 words)

Gerard’s love of performance began in 1970s New Zealand with school productions of The Wizard of Oz and Oliver. Since then, he has delighted audiences in leading roles across musicals such as Oklahoma!, Show Boat, Evita, Les Misérables and Chicago, as well as plays including Picasso at the Lapin Agile and The Full Monty. On screen, Gerard has appeared in Bump, Strife, Sunny Nights and the film I Know What You Did Last Summer. Also a talented musician and voice actor, he brings characters to life in the online game CorePunk.