| Kristian Schmid | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 28 1974 Victoria, Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Deborah Clay (2003-present) |
Kristian Schmid (born in Victoria on November 28 1974) is an Australian actor who first appeared as Todd Landers in the popular Australian soap opera Neighbours. Later he starred as Adam Newman in the 1990s remake of The Tomorrow People. While on a four year work permit in the UK he made appearances on several UK television shows, he was voted by the public to be covered in gunge and slime on Noel's House Party, and two years later had to sit under a large nose emitting pretend 'snot' on kids show Gimme 5. He has starred in two versions of the play Two Weeks with the Queen by Morris Gleitzman. The first time for the BBC in London and the second for the Windmill Theatre Company in 2006. He won rave reviews for his performance of Alistair, Colin's nerdy and neurotic cousin. He has performed in three versions of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and numerous pantomimes in the UK with Richard Cheshire. He played the role of Danny in the Australian film Blurred, about Schoolies Week. His co-stars were Craig Horner and Jess Gower. He also appeared in the Foxtel comedy Stupid Stupid Man as a newspaper journalist. He is currently filming Sea Patrol, a Channel 9 drama. His character is leading seaman Robert Dixon. Lisa McCune and Ian Stenlake are his co-stars. He is married to Deborah Clay.
