Felix Dean

Felix Dean (born 27 June 1997) is an Australian actor, known for playing VJ Patterson in the soap opera Home and Away from 2007 and 2014. He also appeared in the sketch comedy series Comedy Inc..

Felix Dean
Dean at the Puss in Boots premiere in Australia (2011)
Born (1997-06-27) 27 June 1997
Sydney, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active2004–2014

Early and personal life

Dean was born in Sydney on 27 June 1997.[1] He lives in Erskineville with his family.

On 13 October 2021, Joe Anderton of Digital Spy reported that Dean had been arrested for allegedly attacking a store worker.[2] He was charged with a number of offences, including affray, shoplifting, and breaching bail; the conditions of which included a curfew and drug and alcohol tests.[2] Dean had previously been arrested in September and charged with intent to rob and common assault.[2] He was also charged with property damage relating to an alleged incident with a taxi driver in January 2021.[2] Dean was refused bail and was scheduled to appear in court on 19 October 2021.[2]

Career

In 2004, Dean appeared in the television miniseries, Jessica. Two years later he appeared in All Saints as Todd McFarlane. In 2007, Dean made several appearances in Comedy Inc..[2] That same year he joined the cast of Home and Away as VJ Patterson.[3] For his portrayal of VJ, Dean was nominated for Best Young Actor at the 2008 and 2009 Inside Soap Awards.[2][4] He left the serial in 2014 and the role was recast.[5] Dean has also appeared in several television commercials. In November 2011, Dean joined the cast of Sam Atwell's play, Bondi Dreaming. The play ran at the Bondi Pavilion until 3 December 2011.[6][7]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Jessica Joey Thomas (aged 6) Miniseries
2004 Gabriel Gabriel Short film
2006 All Saints Todd McFarlane Season 9, episode 38: "Breaking Point"
2007–14 Home and Away VJ Patterson Season 20–27 (recurring, 188 episodes)
2007 Comedy Inc. Season 1 (recurring, 5 episodes)

References
  1. "Felix Dean". Random Management. Showcast. Archived from the original on 12 May 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
  2. Anderton, Joe (13 October 2021). "Former Home and Away child star is arrested for alleged attack". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  3. Brady, Justin (16 March 2011). "Felix Dean - top Panthers fan". Penrith City Star. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 20 March 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
  4. "Soap awards". Beacon Radio. Orion Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
  5. Kilkelly, Daniel (29 May 2014). "Exclusive: Home and Away's Leah Patterson-Baker gets new romance storyline". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  6. Brady, Justin (22 November 2011). "Penrith Panthers fan Felix Dean stars in Bondi Dreaming". Penrith City Star. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
  7. https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/home-and-away-star-sentenced-for-string-of-violent-offences/news-story/28a29994f5a09b49bdfb7c8d566756a0?amp
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