
Gary Sweet
ActingAbout Gary Sweet
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.
Gary Sweet Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gary Sweet reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gary Sweet's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Gary Sweet's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains What the Moon Saw, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gary Sweet Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gary Sweet's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gary Sweet has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Adoration | 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 | Average | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bodyjackers | O'Grady | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Big House | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hard Knox | Monorail Ron | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Love in Ambush | Eddie Norton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cody: The Burnout | Cody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cody: Wrong Stuff | Cody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cody: Fall from Grace | Cody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Battlers | Snow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cody: Bad Love | Cody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cody: A Family Affair | Cody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cody: The Tipoff | Cody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Police Rescue: The Movie | Sgt. Steve 'Mickey' McClintock | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | CrimeBroker | Luke Blair | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | What the Moon Saw | Alan Wilson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Fever | Jeff Maslim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Dreaming | Geoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Becca | Matt | Hit | 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 "What the Moon Saw" 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 "Paper Champions", "Love in Ambush", and "Bodyjackers".




