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Anthony Simcoe 

Early Life and Education

Anthony Simcoe was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, where he also spent his formative years. He holds Australian citizenship and is widely recognized for his towering height of 6 feet 6 inches. Simcoe is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Drama, specializing in actor training.

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Breakthrough in Film and Television

Simcoe made his film debut in 1997 with the role of Steve Kerrigan in the Australian comedy-drama film The Castle. However, it was his portrayal of Ka D’Argo in the acclaimed science fiction television series Farscape that brought him international recognition. His powerful performance as the Luxan warrior earned him a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Career Highlights and Notable Roles

Following the success of Farscape, which ran until 2003, Simcoe reprised his role as Ka D’Argo in the mini-series Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars and lent his voice to the video game Farscape: The Game. His performance helped solidify the character’s place in science fiction television history.

Simcoe also appeared in several Australian television series throughout the 1990s and 2000s. These included roles in A Country Practice, Water Rats, and Mr. Reliable prior to landing his breakthrough role in Farscape. He later starred in productions such as Dogwoman: Dead Dog Walking, in which he played Andrew Bell, as well as The Alice, Solo (directed by Morgan O’Neill), East West 101, Chandon Pictures, and Stingers.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 7 Jun, 1969
Age: 50 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Film actor
Television actor
Citizenship: Australia
Birth Place: Sydney
Gender: Male
Description: Australian actor
Net Worth 2021: 13 million
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Last Modified: Mar 3 2025
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