Anthony Hayes - Actor Profile

Anthony Hayes

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
34Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 21, 1977
Birth Place: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

About Anthony Hayes

Anthony Hayes  (born 21 September 1977) is an Australian actor, best known for his role as Jack McLeod in the acclaimed Australian series McLeod's Daughters. Apart from acting in numerous films and television shows, he also wrote, directed and produced the films Ten Empty (2008), New Skin (2002) and Sweet Dreams (2002). Ten Empty had its World Premiere at the Sydney Film Festival (2008). The screenplay was nominated for 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards and 2008 Victorian Premier's Literary Award. New Skin (2002) won the Dendy Award at the 2002 Sydney Film Festival and won Hayes an IF Award as best emerging director. Sweet Dreams (2002) was voted most popular film by the audience at the St Kilda Film Festival in 2003. Hayes also earned AFI and Film Critics Circle award nominations for The Boys. Hayes received AFI and Film Critics Circle award nominations for best supporting actor in The Square (2009), and won for Look Both Ways (2005) and Suburban Mayhem (2006). He is a co-founder of Rogue Stars Productions with fellow actors Brendan Cowell and Leland Kean in 1999. Joel Edgerton nicknamed him "The King of Western Grit" during the shoorting of The Square, The moniker later became the name of a Facebook page, with a collection of movie posters with Hayes' face on them. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anthony Hayes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anthony Hayes reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Anthony Hayes's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anthony Hayes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Redfern Now: Promise Me, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Anthony Hayes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anthony Hayes's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anthony Hayes.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Better Man Chris Briggs Super Hit Similar →
2022 Gold Keith Average Similar →
2019 Total Control Damien Bauer Flop Similar →
2019 Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan Lieutenant Colonel Colin Townsend Hit Similar →
2017 Cargo Vic Average Similar →
2017 War Machine Pete Duckman Average Similar →
2016 The Light Between Oceans Sergeant Vernon Knuckey Hit Similar →
2015 Redfern Now: Promise Me Daryl Hopkins Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Rover Sgt. Rickofferson Average Similar →
2014 Healing Warren Average Similar →
2013 The Broken Shore Rick Hopgood Average Similar →
2012 Jack Irish: Bad Debts Vin McKillop Average Similar →
2012 The King Is Dead! Escobar Average Similar →
2012 Dumpy Goes to the Big Smoke Portly Flop Similar →
2012 Beaconsfield Pat Ball Hit Similar →
2011 Burning Man Brian Average Similar →
2010 Animal Kingdom Detective Justin Norris Hit Similar →
2010 Beneath Hill 60 William McBride Hit Similar →
2009 Prime Mover Businessman, Salesman, Foreman & Mechanic Flop Similar →
2008 The Square Greg 'Smithy' Smith Average Similar →
2008 The List Dale Super Hit Similar →
2008 Newcastle Danny Flop Similar →
2007 West Kenwood Flop Similar →
2006 Suburban Mayhem Kenny Average Similar →
2005 Look Both Ways Andy Walker Average Similar →
2004 BlackJack: Sweet Science Brad Anderson Average Similar →
2003 Ned Kelly Sergeant Kennedy Average Similar →
2003 Alice Ben Flop Similar →
2002 Heroes' Mountain Woody Flop Similar →
2002 Rabbit-Proof Fence The Fence Builder Hit Similar →
2000 Bootmen Huey Average Similar →
1999 The Sugar Factory Marlo Flop Similar →
1998 The Boys Stevie Sprague Average Similar →
1997 Twisted Damien (segment 'Third Party') Flop Similar →

Anthony Hayes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anthony Hayes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Hayes is "Redfern Now: Promise Me" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Anthony Hayes acted in?

Anthony Hayes has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anthony Hayes?

Other notable films include "The List", "Better Man", and "The Light Between Oceans".