Abe Forsythe


Abraham Forsythe is an Australian film and television actor, director, writer and producer. He is the son of actor and comedian Drew Forsythe.

Career

He first appeared on the TV series The Miraculous Mellops. He has since appeared as Campbell Todd on the Australian TV series Always Greener, starred in the mini-series Marking Time and starred and directed the 2003 film Ned. He also directed and starred in a parody of The Matrix called Computer Boy. He also starred in the Australian/British television series co-production Tripping Over.
Forsythe has also guest starred in several Australian TV shows, including Blue Heelers, All Saints, Water Rats and Blue Water High.
In 2009, Forsythe wrote and directed the Tropfest short Being Carl Williams. The short won second prize and the Best Comedy award. The 2010 Tropfest saw him win first prize with Shock, a short tribute to radio personality Kyle Sandilands.
In 2012 he played a lead role in one of Australia's most popular TV mini-series ever. Forsythe played John Cornell in the Australian drama Howzat! Kerry Packer's War which was based on Packer's takeover of cricket in 1977, and the establishment of World Series Cricket. Along with directing the second series of Laid.
In 2016 he wrote and directed the controversial 2005 Cronulla riots inspired black comedy Down Under. Followed in 2019 by Little Monsters a horror/comedy starring Lupita Nyong'o and Josh Gad, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
In November 2019, he was confirmed to direct the next installment of the RoboCop franchise, titled RoboCop Returns.

Personal life

Forsythe was married to Helen Dallimore, star of the musical Wicked. They separated in 2013.

Selected filmography

Acting roles
YearTitleRole
1991The Miraculous MellopsUnknown
1994Escape from JupiterKingston
2000Computer BoyAgent Smith
2001Always GreenerCampbell Todd
2003NedNed Kelly
2003Marking TimeHal Fleming
2004FirefliesHank Sharp
2005The Incredible Journey of Mary BryantSam
2006Tripping OverNic
2010LaidCharlie