Gary Sweet
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Gary Sweet (born 22 May 1957 in Melbourne) is an Australian film and television actor known for his roles in Alexandra's Project (2003), Police Rescue, Cody, Big Sky, The Battlers, Bodyline and Stingers. He grew up in Warradale, South Australia and attended Brighton high school in Adelaide. He later obtained a teaching degree and whilst at Sturt Teachers' College took up drama. His first role was in low-budget horror film Nightmares. In the early 1980s, Sweet became recognizable through the on-going role of Leslie 'Magpie' Maddern in the Crawfords television series The Sullivans. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Sweet, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gary Sweet reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Gary Sweet'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gary Sweet remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Paper Champions, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gary Sweet Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gary Sweet's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gary Sweet.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zombucha! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Spit | Charles 'Chicka' Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | A Savage Christmas | Peter Hall | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Paper Champions | Terry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ayaan | Sergeant Simmons | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Two Heads Creek | Hans | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Making Muriel | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | A Month of Sundays | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Charlie's Country | Bottle Shop Operator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Nerve | Ben Livingston | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Adore | Saul | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Dangerous Remedy | Matthews | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Fatal Honeymoon | Detective Gary Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Telegram Man | John Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Bush Basher | Perry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Drinian | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Subdivision | Digger Kelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Tumbler | Hurtle Hamilton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Bitter & Twisted | Greg Praline | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Macbeth | Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | 2:37 | Mr. Darcy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gettin' Square | Chicka Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The House of Bulger | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Alexandra's Project | Steve | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Tracker | The Fanatic | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Tempe Tip | Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bodyjackers | O'Grady | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Big House | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hard Knox | Monorail Ron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Love in Ambush | Eddie Norton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cody: The Burnout | Cody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cody: Wrong Stuff | Cody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cody: Fall from Grace | Cody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Battlers | Snow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cody: Bad Love | Cody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cody: A Family Affair | Cody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cody: The Tipoff | Cody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Police Rescue: The Movie | Sgt. Steve 'Mickey' McClintock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | CrimeBroker | Luke Blair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | What the Moon Saw | Alan Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Fever | Jeff Maslim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Dreaming | Geoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Becca | Matt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Lighthorsemen | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | An Indecent Obsession | Michael Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nightmares | Terry Besanko | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Patched | Shark | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | deadfish. | Wendell | Flop | Similar → |
Gary Sweet - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gary Sweet?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Sweet is "Paper Champions" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gary Sweet acted in?
Gary Sweet has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gary Sweet?
Other notable films include "Charlie's Country", "The Telegram Man", and "The Tracker".