Ryan Moloney (born 24 November 1979) is an Australian actor, known for his portrayal of the fictional character Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi in the Australian soap opera Neighbours since 1995.[2][3]
Ryan Moloney | |
|---|---|
 Moloney 2007 | |
| Born | 24 November 1979[1] Victoria, Australia[citation needed] |
| Education | Heathmont College/Emmaus College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Alison Hayward (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
Career edit
Moloney's first acting experience was with the Merilyn Brend Children's Teenagers and Adults Theatre Company in outer-eastern Melbourne when he was ten years old. He starred in their youth repertory production of The Purple Pumpernickel. His first role in a feature film was playing a thug in Say a Little Prayer (1993),[2] based on the Robin Klein novel Came Back to Show You I Could Fly.
Moloney initially auditioned for the role of Brett Stark in Neighbours.[4] He did not get the role but later appeared as a one-off character named Cyborg in 1994.[5] He was later recalled to play Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi, brother of established character Kevin "Stonefish" Rebecchi. This was a one-scene role, which aired on January 23, 1995.[6] This became a recurring guest role and as the character proved popular it became a regular role in 1996.[7] In April 2004 he was nominated for a Golden Rose of Montreux award for Best Actor in a Soap for his work in Neighbours.[2]
Moloney appeared in the Cinderella pantomime as Buttons in 2005 and 2007.[2][8]
In 2012, Moloney made an appearance on Big Brother's Bit on the Side.[9] That same year, he appeared with his former Neighbours co-star, Mark Little, in an episode of Celebrity Wedding Planner broadcast on 3 September 2012.[10]
In 2013 Moloney appeared on Celebrity Big Brother broadcast on Channel 5. He finished in third place.[11] Ryan stated in an interview with Lorraine Kelly
Shortly into it, I watched some footage that they had shot and edited in a particular way and I realised that I couldn't actually be myself in there because they can edit it however they want. And the fact that I got to protect the Neighbours brand. But in terms of an experience, it was a crazy experience. It was a one-in-a-lifetime experience.[12]
Moloney subsequently took up the roles of Jack in Dick Whittington at Dunstable's Grove Theatre in 2013 and Buttons in Cinderella at the Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks in 2014.[13] He appeared in a documentary special celebrating Neighbours' 30th anniversary titled Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which aired in Australia and the UK in March 2015.[14][15]
Moloney has filmed a part in the upcoming film titled "Residence", playing Cyril the King.[16] Following the cancellation of Neighbours in 2022, Moloney featured in The Masked Singer.[17] He returned to Neighbours when filming resumed in April 2023, broadcast September 2023. [3]
Personal life edit
Moloney is married to Alison Hayward and the couple have two children, Erin Moloney and Jack Moloney.[18]
Moloney is an active patron of the Down Syndrome Association of Victoria,[2] and has been involved with the Victorian Police Department's Films For Schools Youth project.[2][when?] He also participates in the Forgotten Children Rescue Foundation charity.[2]
In 2010, Moloney became a spokesman for weight loss company Lite and Easy, successfully losing 17 kg in 13 weeks.[19] He also competed in the St. George Melbourne Marathon, completing the race in the official time of 03:46:32.[20]
In early 2011, Moloney revealed that he was training to be a pilot.[21] He took on the hobby in between filming for Neighbours and aims to fly commercial planes in the future.[21]
He attended school at Heathmont College and Emmaus College.[citation needed]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Say a Little Prayer | Thug | |
| 1994 | Neighbours | Cyborg | 1 episode (episode #2123) |
| 1995–present | Neighbours | Toadfish Rebecchi | Regular role |
| 2000 | Enemies Closer | Terry | |
| 2005 | Dick & Dom in da Bungalow | Himself[22] | Also called 'Toadie from Neighbours' |
| 2006 | Massacre of the Innocents | Simon | Short film |
| 2013 | Celebrity Big Brother 11 | Himself | Reality |
| 2015 | Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite | Himself | Documentary |
| 2015 | Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell | The Duke of Wales | Comedy |
| 2022 | The Masked Singer | Himself | |
| TBA | Residence | Cyril the King | Film |
References edit
- ^ "Ryan Moloney". 10Play. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ryan Moloney – Neighbours". Retrieved 1 August 2009.
- ^ a b "Neighbours stars respond to bombshell wedding cliffhanger". Radio Times. 18 September 2023.
- ^ Darren, 16 June 2007. "Interview with Moloney". perfectblend.com. Retrieved 1 August 2009
- ^ "A hair-raising ride for Toadie on Neighbours after 20 years". The West Australian. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "It's 25 Years Since Toadfish First Appeared On Neighbours". www.ladbible.com. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ David Balls, 27 February 2009. "Ryan Moloney (Toadie, 'Neighbours')". Digital Spy, Retrieved 1 August 2009
- ^ "No soft soap as star says panto is easier than Neighbours – Theatre – Sheffield Telegraph". Sheffield Telegraph. 18 December 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ "Tuesday 3 July – Big Brother's Bit on the Side". Channel 5 (UK). Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ^ Lewis, Anna (3 September 2012). "Heat chats to Neighbours' Toadie aka Ryan Moloney about life on Ramsay Street". Heat. Bauer Media Group. Archived from the original on 8 January 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ Wood, Stephanie (25 January 2013). "Toadie hops off home: Ryan Moloney finishes third in Celebrity Big Brother 2013 live final! Here's his best bits - 3am & Mirror Online". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ^ "Ryan Moloney discusses his Celebrity Big Brother experience on Lorraine". YouTube. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Neighbours' Ryan 'Toadfish' Maloney revealed as Sevenoaks panto star". Sevenoaks Chronicle. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ Knox, David (28 February 2015). "Airdate: Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (4 March 2015). "Neighbours 30th anniversary schedule confirmed by Channel 5". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ "Cast". Residence the film. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ Mitchell, Harriet (7 August 2022). "Neighbours legend unmasked on The Masked Singer Australia". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Ryan takes to the air". Channel 5. Northern & Shell. 1 May 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ Lite and Easy Website, Profile Ryan Moloney Archived 2 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "St George Melbourne Marathon". www.multisportaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (4 January 2011). "'Neighbours' star takes on pilot training". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ The Legend Continues[usurped] Da Bungalow Online
External links edit
- Ryan Moloney at IMDb