Dan MacPherson in Beast Mode...
About this episode
Dan MacPherson shares his journey from being a fan to becoming a successful actor and his latest role in the film 'Beast'.
One of life’s greatest story arcs is when you grow up fangirling someone famous then actually get to tell them later in life when you become mates - bonus points if they're as lovely as you'd hoped and Dan MacPherson is exactly that. If you’re part of the demographic of people who listen to this show, chances are you’ve also seen, heard and watched Dan's evolution through television, film, theatre presenting and everything in between. Transitioning seamlessly from the end of high school into a coveted role on Neighbours, you could say Dan has been an Australian icon for nearly three decades now. You may not now, however, that it all came about by accident when he was scouted literally on the side of the road at a triathlon but his enthusiasm for seizing such unexpected opportunities has helped him build a career that's not only remarkably successful, but incredibly varied continually reinventing himself while staying true to the craft. I am so grateful he gave us some of his very precious time back in Melbourne especially on the day his latest project premieres on Stan, so you can all see (if you haven’t already) the culmination of everything he’s done so far into a role you’ve…
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Davidson
Guest: Dan MacPherson
Topics covered
- celebrity culture
- career evolution
- film and television
- personal growth
- MMA
- Australian icons
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stan
Books & works: Beast
Places: Melbourne, Australia
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