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David Reyne

b. 1959

Australian actor

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About David Reyne

Born 1959. David Reyne is an Australian drummer and television actor.

David Nicholas Reyne (born 14 May 1959)

Reyne went on to study an acting course at Swinburne Film Institute, graduating in 1980 (leaving Australian Crawl in 1979 to do so).

Career

Music In 1978 when Clutch Cargo became the band Australian Crawl, Reyne, younger brother of lead singer James, continued as drummer. He filled this role for ten months before leaving to continue his acting education. He was later a vocalist for Cats Under Pressure (1984) and Chantoozies (1986–1990). Reyne co-wrote "Polar Notch" and "Let Me Be" (with Simon Hussey) for Cats Under Pressure, the latter of which was covered by Daryl Braithwaite. Whilst with Chantoozies, Reyne also sang backing vocals. Reyne's role as Kabel, "The Takeaways" guitarist/vocalist was shared with John Clifforth of the Australian pop music band Deckchairs Overboard who performed the on-screen vocals. Reyne followed this in 1985 with the ongoing role of Detective Vince Bailey in Nine Network soap opera Possession. Reyne also played lothario Dr. Guy Reid in the final two seasons of the Australian drama series, The Flying Doctors. In 2012, Reyne made a guest appearance in an episode of Neighbours, playing Dale Madden.

Presenting Reyne has also worked as a television presenter. He briefly hosted Midday in 1995 with Tracy Grimshaw and has also worked as a reporter for the travel show Getaway between 1992 and 2005. After leaving Getaway at the end of 2005, Reyne signed with Network Ten to co-host with Kim Watkins the new morning show 9am with David and Kim which began 30 January 2006 and finished at the end of 2009. He rejoined Getaway again in 2010.

Radio In May 2012, Reyne joined smoothFM in Sydney and Melbourne to host Wind Down from 8pm to 12am on weeknights. He remained with the station until his contract ended in March 2013.

Writing As a writer, David contributed a regular column for Melbourne's Herald Sun, called 'Reyne’s World'. He has been a regular contributor to the 'Traveller' section for The Age.

Awards Year Work Award Category Result 1984 Sweet and Sour Logie Awards Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Type 1982 Desolation Angels 2nd Apprentice Feature film 1983 Skin Deep Grant Johnson Feature film 1986 Frenchman's Farm Barry Norden Feature film

Television Year Title Role Type 1984 Sweet and Sour Martin Kabel 1985 Possession Detective Vince Bailey 1986 Shark's Paradise Rod Palmer TV movie1990 Bony TV pilot Flair Mark Tupper Miniseries 1990–1992 The Flying Doctors Dr Guy Reid Seasons 8 & 9 1992–2006; 2010 Getaway Reporter 1994 Golden Fiddles Jack Greville Miniseries 1995 Midday Co-host 2005 20 to One Narrator Season 1 2006–2009 9am with David and Kim Co-host 2012 Neighbours Dale Madden 1 episode 2012–2015 The Celebrity Apprentice Australia Narrator Seasons 2-4 2015 Darren & Brose Guest 2 episodes

Personal life In 1987, Reyne began dating interior designer Karina Loscher, before marrying in 1994. They have two children – a son, born in 1995 and a daughter, born in 1999.

Reyne went on to work full time in property in Mount Eliza, Victoria. Loscher subsequently worked in a flower shop, before going on to work in the wine industry.

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Peninsula Grammar
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David Nicholas Reyne

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Reyne?

Australian actor

When was David Reyne born?

David Reyne was born on 14 May 1959 in Lagos.

What is David Reyne's occupation?

David Reyne is a drummer and television actor.

What nationality is David Reyne?

David Reyne is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Reyne

· Wikidata: Q5239007

· DBpedia: David Reyne

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