Peter Dahlsen
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23 February 1951
Peter Dahlsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter John Morgan Dahlsen 23 February 1951 |
| Education | Xavier College[1] National Institute of Dramatic Art |
| Occupations | Actor, barrister |
| Spouse | Jennifer Boost (m. 1986) |
Peter Dahlsen (born 23 February 1951) is an Australian actor turned barrister. In that country, he was known for appearing in soap operas: as Richie Bates in Bellbird[2] (including being in the 1000th episode[3]) during the 1970s and as Bill Ashley in Sons and Daughters during the 1980s.
A one-time accountant, Dahlsen worked in Adelaide with a repertory company. At the age of 19, he won a NIDA scholarship before moving to Melbourne in 1973.[4]
Acting
His acting work in both Australia and the United Kingdom consists of Matlock Police, Division 4, Homicide, Secret Army, Bergerac, Doctor Who's Time-Flight, Shackleton (playing photographer Frank Hurley), Special Squad, Bodyline (as cricketer Les Ames) and London's Burning.