Andy Anderson (actor)
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Neville Anderson (born 18 July 1947) known professionally as Andy Anderson and also billed as Andy James, is a New Zealand musician and actor who worked a lot in Australia. As a musician, Anderson is best known as the lead singer of 1960s band The Missing Links, and as an actor he is well known for his roles on both Australian and New Zealand television including still American television itself.
Infobox
Born
Neville Anderson (1947-07-18) 18 July 1947 (age 78)Naenae, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Occupation(s)
Musician, actor
Years active
Early 1960s–present
Occupations
Musician, actor
Tables
· Selected filmography › Film
1984
Trespasses
Role(s)
Albie Stone
Notes
Film
1987
The Haunting of Barney Palmer
Role(s)
John Palmer
Notes
Film
2012
Honk If You're Horny
Notes
Short film
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
| 1984 | Trespasses | Albie Stone | Film |
| 1985 | Robbery Under Arms | George | Feature film |
| 1987 | The Haunting of Barney Palmer | John Palmer | Film |
| 1989 | Il Magistrato | Tony | Film |
| Zilch! | Lawyer | Feature film | |
| 2004 | Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid | John Livingston | Feature film |
| 2005 | House of Wax | Sheriff | Feature film |
| 2010 | Tracker | Bryce | Feature film |
| 2011 | Swerve | Ambulance Officer | Film |
| 2012 | Honk If You're Horny | Short film |
· Selected filmography › Television
1989
Notes
TV series
1992-93
Role(s)
Phoenix
Notes
Lochie Renford
1995
1995-96
Role(s)
Fire
Notes
John "Repo" Kennedy
2000
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
| 1976 | The Sullivans | Jim Sullivan | TV series |
| 1983 | Roche | Cowboy Trucker | TV series |
| 1984 | Prisoner | Rick Manning | TV series (38 episodes) |
| A Country Practice | Guest role | TV series | |
| 1986 | The Great Bookie Robbery | Tony Loft | TV miniseries |
| 1987 | Gloss | Matt Winter | TV series |
| 1989 | The Flying Doctors | Jim Sexton / Peter | TV series (2 episodes) |
| Marlin Bay | TV series | ||
| 1992-93 | Phoenix | Lochie Renford | TV series |
| 1994 | The Bob Morrison Show | Steve Morrison | TV series |
| Blue Heelers | Guest role | TV series | |
| Stingers | Guest role | TV series | |
| 1995 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Hesiod | TV series |
| 1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Zandar | TV series |
| 1995-96 | Fire | John "Repo" Kennedy | TV series |
| 1997 | Heartbreak High | Barry Peterson le père de Kurt | TV series |
| 2000 | Halifax f.p. | Ex-detective | TV series (season 5, episode 1: "A Person of Interest") |
| Neighbours | Mick Scully | TV series (7 episodes) | |
| 2004 | Salem's Lot | Charlie Rhodes | TV miniseries |
| 2005 | Home and Away | Kevin Baker | TV series (2 episodes) |
| 2007 | All Saints | Lewid Dowd | TV series (2 episodes) |
| 2012 | The Straits | Vince | TV series (10 episodes) |
| 2013 | Packed to the Rafters | Jim Barton | TV series (4 episodes) |
| 2014 | Janet King | Anthony Schaeffer | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2016 | Dirty Laundry Live | Trevor Olyphant | TV series |
· Awards
2000
Role(s)
Australian Film Institute Awards
Notes
Best Performance by an Actor in a Telefeature or Miniseries
2012
Honk If You're Horny
Role(s)
Sorta Unofficial New Zealand Film Awards (The Moas)
Notes
Best Actor - Short Film
2013
Honk If You're Horny
Role(s)
Show Me Shorts Film Festival (New Zealand)
Notes
Best Actor
Honk If You're Horny
Role(s)
Best Actors Film Festival (United States)
Notes
Best Actor – Short
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
| 2000 | Halifax f.p.- A Person of Interest | Australian Film Institute Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Telefeature or Miniseries | Won |
| 1982 | The Sullivans | Logie Awards | Silver Logie for Best Supporting Actor in a Series | Won |
| 2012 | Honk If You're Horny | Sorta Unofficial New Zealand Film Awards (The Moas) | Best Actor - Short Film | Won |
| 2013 | Honk If You're Horny | Show Me Shorts Film Festival (New Zealand) | Best Actor | Won |
| 2013 | Honk If You're Horny | Best Actors Film Festival (United States) | Best Actor – Short | Won |