Brenton Whittle

Brenton Whittle
Born
Australia
OccupationsActor, TV presenter, playwright, director
Years active1969–present
Notable workSara Dane (1982)

Brenton Whittle is an Australian actor, TV presenter, playwright and director.

Career

Whittle's acting career began on stage, with a 1969 production of Boeing-Boeing, in Adelaide.[1] He first appeared on screen alongside Jenny Agutter, in 1981 supernatural horror film The Survivor, in the role of Thornton.[2] The following year, he played convict overseer Jeremy Hogan in Sara Dane,[3] winning the 1983 Logie Award for Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Telemovie for his performance.[4]

In 1987, Whittle had a role in war drama film The Lighthorsemen, opposite Peter Phelps, Gary Sweet and Bill Kerr.[5] Then in 1991, Whittle began a ten year co-hosting role, together with Lyn Weston, for children's series The Book Place,[6] which lasted ten years. During this time he voiced several animal characters in 1995 family film Napoleon.[7] He also had a role in 1996 Academy Award-nominated biographical drama film Shine alongside Noah Taylor, which featured Geoffrey Rush in his Academy Award-winning performance as David Helfgott.[8]

In 2007, Whittle guested in a season 7 episode of drama series McLeod's Daughters.[9] That same year, he appeared with Rachel Ward in six-part drama miniseries Rain Shadow, playing the role of Kenneth Blake.

Whittle has also had an extensive career in theatre, with a vast history performing with and directing for Adelaide Repertory Theatre. Additionally, he has narrated numerous productions for Australian Classical Youth Ballet.[1] He most recently played Mr Stanley in The Man Who Came to Dinner at Adelaide Repertory Theatre in July 2026.[10][11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1981 The SurvivorThornton[2]
1987The LighthorsemenPadre[5]
1988The DreamingBarrister
Sebastian and the Sparrow[12]
1990Call Me Mr. BrownQantas Official 2[13]
1995NapoleonOwl / Frog / Wombat / Other Wallaby / Desert Mouse (voices)[7]
1996ShineAnnouncer[8]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1982Sara DaneJeremy HoganMiniseries, 8 episodes[3]
1983For the Term of His Natural LifeCaptain BestMiniseries, 1 episode
1984Special SquadJeff Finnegan1 episode
1988DustyMiniseries
1991–2001The Book PlaceCo-host[6]
2006Constructing AustraliaMr Glyde1 episode
2007McLeod's DaughtersJames Hall1 episode[9]
Rain ShadowKenneth BlakeMiniseries, 3 episodes

Theatre

As actor

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1969Boeing-BoeingPioneer Memorial Hall, Adelaide with Pioneer Players[1]
1970A Hatful of RainWillard Hall, Adelaide with Therry Dramatic Society[1]
The Devil's AdvocateArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
A Man for All SeasonsWillard Hall, Adelaide with Therry Dramatic Society[1]
1972Son of GodMaughan Church, Adelaide[1]
Ballet Season: Giselle Act I / Peter and the Wolf / Le Jardin du Craie / Grand Pas de Deux from Swan Lake / La Danse Des BouffantsDancerArts Theatre, Adelaide with South Australian National Ballet Company[1]
1973The Chocolate Frog and The Old Familiar JuiceUniversity of Adelaide with Stable Productions[1]
Anne of the Thousand DaysArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
1974All in Good TimeArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
1976Mary of ScotlandEarl of BothwellArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
1979Hang Your Clothes on Yonder BushArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
1982Only An Orphan GirlArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
1983GullsSpace Theatre, Adelaide with The Stage Company[1]
2001The Night Before Christmas Carnival of the Animals Triple BillNarratorHer Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide with Australian Classical Youth Ballet[1]
2002Alice in WonderlandNarratorDunstan Playhouse, Adelaide with Australian Classical Youth Ballet[1]
The NutcrackerNarratorFestival Theatre, Adelaide with Australian Classical Youth Ballet[1]
2003Mary PoppinsNarratorFestival Theatre, Adelaide with Australian Classical Youth Ballet[1]
Peter PanNarratorHer Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide with Australian Classical Youth Ballet[1]
2004The Perfect MurderArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
2007A Christmas Carol – The Story of ScroogeFestival Theatre, Adelaide with Australian Classical Youth Ballet[1]
2020A Woman of No ImportanceArchdeacon DaubenyOnline – Australia with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
2026The Man Who Came to DinnerMr StanleyAdelaide Repertory Theatre[10][11]

As director/writer

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1971Schmirz: Boris Vian's Empire BuildersAssistant Stage ManagerSheridan Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Theatre Group[1]
1975Who Killed Santa Claus?DirectorArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
1976The Prisoner of Second AvenueDirectorArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
6 Rms Riv VuDirectorArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
2005The TowerDirectorArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[1]
2019Well, Shut My MouthWriterArts Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[14]

Radio

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2020The Mystic Dr DrakeShamus EdgeleyOnline with Adelaide Repertory Theatre[15][16]

Awards

Year Work Award Category Result Ref
1983Sara DaneLogie AwardBest Lead Actor in a Miniseries or TelemovieWon[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 "Brenton Whittle", AusStage, retrieved 14 July 2026
  2. 1 2 "The Survivor – Full Cast & Crew", TV Guide, retrieved 14 July 2026
  3. 1 2 Dell'Oso, Anna Maria (6 June 1982), "Sara sails Ten's flagship into the ratings war", The Sun-Herald
  4. 1 2 MacDonald, Dougal (20 December 1983), "Daryl Somers wins the Golden Logie", The Canberra Times – via Trove
  5. 1 2 "The Lighthorsemen", screenrant.com, retrieved 15 July 2026
  6. 1 2 Geddes, Margaret (23 January 1992), "Time for Fat Cat to rest", The Age
  7. 1 2 "Napoleon – Full Cast & Crew", TV Guide, retrieved 15 July 2026
  8. 1 2 "Shine (1996)", shotonwhat.com, retrieved 17 July 2026
  9. 1 2 "McLeod's Daughters: episode guide | Series 7", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 14 July 2026
  10. 1 2 "Peter Goers on monsters, mischief and the joy of being a terrible house guest", fiftyplussa.com.au, 18 June 2026, retrieved 14 July 2026
  11. 1 2 Mountstephen, Terry (10 July 2026), "The Man Who Came to Dinner – The Adelaide Repertory Theatre", tasaonline.org.au, retrieved 14 July 2026
  12. ↑ "Sebastian and the Sparrow – Full Cast & Crew", TV Guide, retrieved 14 July 2026
  13. ↑ "Call Me Mr. Brown – Full Cast & Crew", TV Guide, retrieved 14 July 2026
  14. ↑ Godfrey, Brian (21 June 2019), "Theatre Review: Well, Shut My Mouth", tasaonline.org.au, retrieved 14 July 2026
  15. ↑ Harris, Samela, "Virtual Theatre: The Mystic Dr Drake", thebarefootreview.com.au, retrieved 14 July 2026
  16. ↑ Hill, Barry (29 August 2020), "The Mystic Dr. Drake Radio Plays! A three-part series", itsonthehouse.com.au, retrieved 14 July 2026
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