Peter Fisher (actor)

Peter Fisher
Born
Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
EducationSydney University (1974)
OccupationsActor, corporate trainer
Years activeActing (1972–2010)
Corporate training (1994–present)
Websitewww.peterf.com.au

Peter Fisher is an Australian film and television actor who was most active in the period from the mid-1970s to the late-1990s.

Early life

Born in Katoomba, New South Wales, Fisher studied architecture at Sydney University, graduating in 1974, but quickly segued into acting.[1][2]

Career

Fisher was most active as an actor from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s. His acting career began at Sydney's Nimrod Theatre Company alongside John Bell and Richard Wherrett.[3]

Fisher is known for his ongoing role as Craig Bullpitt, the son of Ted Bullpitt (Ross Higgins) in Logie Award-winning Australian sitcom Kingswood Country from 1980 to 1984.[4] It was a spin-off from a segment on the sketch show The Naked Vicar Show.[5] In 1986 he played Bill Scott in outback drama miniseries Alice to Nowhere, alongside John Waters and Ruth Cracknell.[6] The following year, he took on the role of Harry Wilkins in docudrama TV movie Tudawali, about the life of Indigenous actor, Robert Tudawali, with Ernie Dingo and Charles ‘Bud’ Tingwell.[7][8]

Fisher then had a main role as David Trevaller in 1990 children's miniseries Elly & Jools, starring opposite Rebecca Smart and Clayton Williamson.[9] He then appeared with Marcus Graham in 1991 miniseries Ratbag Hero,[10] based on the book A Riverman's Story by Mik Kelsall.

From 1992 to 1993, Fisher played the leading role of solicitor Geoff Kennedy in comedy series My Two Wives, the story of a man who moves into an apartment with his new wife and her daughter, only to find his ex-wife and children are living in the apartment below.[11] He also appeared with Peter Phelps in 1997 crime drama TV movie Reprisal, playing the role of Chandler.[12][13] He later had a role in 2003 comedy film Danny Deckchair, opposite Rhys Ifans, playing Fire Captain Robbo.[14]

Fisher appeared in guest roles on numerous series including Chopper Squad,[15] The Flying Doctors,[16][17] Rafferty's Rules,[18][19] More Winners,[20] A Country Practice,[21][22] Boys from the Bush,[23] Big Sky,[24] Murder Call[25] and Water Rats.[26]

Fisher also appeared in various Australian TV commercials throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including the "A Whole New Kind of Softness" television campaign for Sorbent in 1988.[4]

In the early 1990s, Fisher started to move into the area of corporate communications. In 1995, he created "Act One!" (Act One Theatre based Learning Pty Ltd), a Sydney company that specialises in corporate training and development.[27] In the early 2000s, he became involved with the Australian Graduate School of Management, at University of New South Wales.[1] particularly the Middle Manager Program.[28][29] In 2011, he won the Australian School of Business Award for outstanding adjunct faculty program delivery.[3]

Personal life

Fisher lives in the coastal Sydney suburb of Tamarama, with his partner, son and daughter.[3]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1979Chopper SquadJack1 episode[15]
1980–1984Kingswood CountryCraig Bulpitt89 episodes[30][4]
1983The Weekly's WarDavoMiniseries
1984Five Mile CreekSlim1 episode
Special SquadFrench1 episode
1985RobberyWilliamsTV movie
1986Alice to NowhereBill ScottMiniseries, 2 episodes[6]
1986The Flying DoctorsJohnnieEpisode: "Return of the Hero"[16]
1987Richmond HillRon Stacey4 episodes
TudawaliHarry WilkinsTV movie[7][8]
1987Rafferty's RulesRobboEpisode: "Reason to Believe"[18]
1988Rafferty's RulesRitchie McMahonEpisode: "Quantity of Mercy"[19]
The Dirtwater DynastyNevertire Lands OfficerMiniseries, 1 episode
AustraliansPrivate GrimshawAnthology series, episode 2: "Private John Simpson"
1990More WinnersBobEpisode: Second Childhood[20]
Elly & JoolsDavid TrevallerMiniseries, 12 episodes[9]
The Flying DoctorsPhil GuthrieEpisode: "The Ties That Bind"[17]
1991Ratbag HeroFrank Kelso (Pop)TV movie[10]
1991–1993A Country PracticeVince Bryant / Sean Thomas / Bluey McKay6 episodes[21][22]
1992Boys from the BushGreg1 episode[23]
1992–1993My Two WivesGeoffrey Kennedy26 episodes[11]
1997Big SkyDetective Darren Taylor1 episode[24]
ReprisalChandlerTV movie[12][13]
1998Murder CallLeonard Hertzberg1 episode[25]
Water RatsBruce Johnson1 episode[26]
2003Danny DeckchairFire Captain RobboFeature film[14]
2010I, SpryASIS OfficerTV movie

Theatre

YearTitleRole(s)Theatre Co.Ref.
1973The Old Familiar JuicePlayhouse, Perth with National Theatre[31]
The House of Blue LeavesPlayhouse, Perth with National Theatre[31]
Jugglers ThreeDennisPlayhouse, Perth with National Theatre[31]
1974Antony and CleopatraVarrius / Pacorus / Eros / GallusNew Fortune Theatre, Perth with National Theatre[31]
MagnificenceGreenroom Theatre, Perth with National Theatre[31]
HomeGreenroom Theatre, Perth with National Theatre[31]
The Servant of Two MastersPlayhouse, Perth with National Theatre[31]
1975EquusAlan StrangPlayhouse, Perth with National Theatre[31]
Crimes of PassionThe Hole in the Wall Theatre[31]
A Hard GodHole in the Wall Theatre with National Theatre[31]
What If You Died Tomorrow?Playhouse with National Theatre[31]
1975–1976MatesNimrod, Sydney, Playhouse, Adelaide[31]
1976Doctor FaustusSt George's Cathedral, Perth with National Theatre[31]
1977A Tentshow PagliacciNimrod, Sydney[31]
Count DraculaRenfieldTheatre Royal, Hobart with Tasmanian Theatre Co[31]
Southern ApeDavidGreenroom Theatre, Perth with National Theatre[31]
1978The RSL ShowWhitehorse Pub Theatre, Sydney[31]
The Mighty 1978 RSL Talent QuestWhitehorse Pub Theatre, Sydney[31]
The Edna Lint StoryWhitehorse Pub Theatre, Sydney[31]
Done to DeathWhitehorse Pub Theatre, Sydney[31]
The Night of the IguanaHankSydney Opera House with Old Tote Theatre Co[31]
The Lady from Maxim'sLt ChamerotSydney Opera House with Old Tote Theatre Co[31]
1979Under Milk WoodCivic Playhouse, Newcastle with Hunter Valley Theatre Co[31]
The Miracle WorkerCaptain KellerCivic Playhouse, Newcastle with Hunter Valley Theatre Co[31]
1980Pirates at the BarnSailorClark Island, Sydney with Nimrod[31]
Danton's DeathRobespierreStables Theatre, Sydney with King O'Malley Theatre Co & Griffin Theatre Co[31]
1982Little Red Riding HoodHer Majesty's Theatre, Sydney[31]
1986Room to MoveStables Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Co[31]
1988–1989Don’s PartySydney Opera House, Melbourne Athenaeum[31]
1991GungiesPerformance Space, Sydney[31]
South American BarbecueBelvoir, Sydney[31]
1992The DealEnsemble Theatre, Sydney[31]
1993An Evening with Merv HughesHis Majesty's Theatre, Perth[31]
1998Reverse, Pike / Lend Me a TenorStage ManagerKel Watson Theatre, Melbourne[31]

References

  1. 1 2 Peter Fisher, Australian School of Business, UNSW
  2. ↑ "Peter Fisher". peterf.com.au. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Marshall, Kate (6 September 2004). "A class act in human behaviour". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Video History Snippets (11 July 2025). Sorbent Toilet Tissue – A Whole New Kind of Softness with Peter Fisher, Australian Actor. YouTube.
  5. ↑ "Curator's notes Kingswood Country – There's No Place Like Rome (1980) on ASO – Australia's audio and visual heritage online". aso.gov.au. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Alice to Nowhere – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  7. 1 2 Tudawali Archived 9 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Australian feature films shot in or set in or first shown in or partly financed by Western Australia
  8. 1 2 "Alice to Nowhere – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Elly & Jools". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Telemovies & Miniseries | 1990". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  11. 1 2 "My Two Wives". nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Telemovies & Miniseries | 1997". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Reprisal – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Danny Deckchair 2003". shotonwhat.com. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  15. 1 2 "Chopper Squad: episode guide | Series 2". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  16. 1 2 "The Flying Doctors: cast | Series 1". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  17. 1 2 "The Flying Doctors: cast | Series 7". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  18. 1 2 "Rafferty's Rules: episode guide | Series 1". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  19. 1 2 "Rafferty's Rules: episode guide | Series 4". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  20. 1 2 "More Winners". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  21. 1 2 "A Country Practice: episode guide | 1991". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  22. 1 2 "A Country Practice: episode guide | 1993". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  23. 1 2 "The Boys from the Bush". comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  24. 1 2 "Big Sky: episode guide | Series 1". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  25. 1 2 "Murder Call: episode guide | Series 2". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  26. 1 2 "Romeo Is Bleeding – Water Rats (Season 4, Episode 16)". Apple TV. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  27. ↑ Director and Players Archived 24 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine, peterf.com.au
  28. ↑ Middle Manager Program, Australian Graduate School of Management
  29. ↑ Program brochure 2010, Middle Manager Program, Australian Graduate School of Management
  30. ↑ Kingswood Country Archived 13 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Memorable Australian TV
  31. 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 29 30 31 32 33 34 "Peter Fisher". AusStage. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
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