Fletcher Humphrys

Fletcher Humphrys is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Brett 'Brick' Buchanon in McLeod's Daughters and as Alex Kearns in All Saints.

Early life and education Humphrys attended high school at Sandringham College in Melbourne, where he studied performing arts.

Career Humphrys made his acting debut in 1993, appearing in Australian drama film The Heartbreak Kid, playing a member of Rivers' gang. His first major acting role was in the children's television series The Genie From Down Under, playing Conrad von Meister, Otto's 15-year old nephew, for the show's two seasons from 1996 to 1998. From 1996 to 1997 he also played the recurring role of Martin Pike in long-running soap opera Neighbours. before landing a role in crime biopic Chopper opposite Eric Bana.

In 2001, Humphrys began playing the recurring role of Brett Buchanon on drama series McLeod's Daughters. He appeared in the show's first three seasons, until his character was killed off in 2003. and featured in the film Razor Eaters.

Following his role on McLeod's Daughters, Humphrys appeared in another recurring role, this time in medical drama All Saints, playing Alex Kearns, Scott Zinenko's (Conrad Coleby) paramedic partner, from 2003 to 2004. He was next seen in drama series Last Man Standing in 2005, playing the ongoing role of Anto, younger brother of Adam Logan (Rodger Corser). That same year, he was seen in telemovie The Glenmoore Job.

During 2006 and 2008, Humphrys appeared on soap Neighbours again, this time guest starring as Guy Sykes, a criminal acquaintance of Katya Kinski (Dichen Lachman). In 2008, he also had a role in the debut season of underworld crime series Underbelly. His character was legally not able to be named by order of the Supreme Court of Victoria, and was therefore referred to as 'Mr S'. From 2008 to 2009, Humphrys played the role of Jai in East of Everything, appearing alongside Richard Roxburgh, Tom Long and Susie Porter. He later returned to Neighbours in early 2009, reprising the role of Guy Sykes for another guest stint. His portrayal saw him nominated for "Best Bad Boy" at the 2009 Inside Soap Awards.

In 2011, Humphrys played a leading role in comedy series Small Time Gangster, and appeared alongside David Wenham in drama series Killing Time. From 2011, he appeared in a recurring guest role in long-running soap opera Home and Away, as gang leader Jake Pirovic, leader of a rival gang to the River Boys. The following year he played Wayne Milovich in telemovie Jack Irish: Bad Debts alongside Guy Pearce, and featured in sci-fi horror film Crawlspace with Samuel Johnson.

Humphrys then landed a role in Underbelly: Squizzy, the 2013 sixth season of the Underbelly franchise, this time playing the recurring role of Edward Jenkins. He reprised his role as Wayne Milovich in a second Jack Irish telemovie in 2014, this time Jack Irish: Dead Point, He also resumed his role as Jake in a second guest stint in Home and Away. He also appeared in 2015 drama film The Dressmaker alongside Kate Winslet, Judy Davis and Liam Hemsworth. He was then seen with John Jarratt as Jesus (Ben Mitchell) in 2016 six-part psychological thriller series Wolf Creek, a spin-off of the 2005 horror film of the same name. That same year, he appeared opposite Noah Taylor and Yael Stone in crime drama series Deep Water and suspense film Hounds of Love with Stephen Curry.

Humphrys was part of the supporting cast in 2018 Stan miniseries Romper Stomper, playing the role of Lyno, opposite David Wenham, Jacqueline McKenzie and Toby Wallace. The series was a sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, which starred Russell Crowe.

In 2020, Humphrys had a recurring guest role in the second season of Mystery Road, before reprising his role as Wayne in the third season of Jack Irish in 2021. He also had a recurring role in political drama series Total Control, opposite Rachel Griffiths and Deborah Mailman. He then appeared in 2022 psychological crime thriller film The Stranger with Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris, in the role of Detective Graham Ikin.

Humphrys was seen opposite Tim Roth and Lincoln Younes in the 2023 first season of underworld crime series Last King of the Cross, playing Richard Needham. That same year, he played Alf Newkirk in drama series Scrublands, before appearing in several episodes of crime drama Troppo in 2024.

Humphrys' television guest credits include A Country Practice, before going on to play the role of Rodowsky in 2025 dark comedy thriller feature Penny Lane Is Dead, writer-director Mia'Kate Russell's feature film debut.

Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result Ref 2009 Neighbours Inside Soap Awards Best Bad Boy Heartbreak High Wez 1996 The Genie From Down Under Conrad von Meister 12 episodes 1998 The Genie From Down Under 2 Conrad von Meister 13 episodes Thunderstone Tod 13 episodes Eugénie Sandler P.I. Brett Season 1, episode 10 2001; 2002 Stingers Steve Logan 2 episodes 2001–2003 McLeod's Daughters Brett 'Brick' Buchanon 18 episodes The Junction Boys Skeet Keeler TV film 2008–2009 East of Everything Jai Seasons 1–2, 10 episodes 2008 Underbelly Mr S 1 episode 2011 Killing Time Graeme Jensen Season 1, 2 episodes Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms Bull Miniseries Jack Irish: Bad Debts Wayne Milovich TV movie Winners & Losers Lincoln Season 3, 1 episode Underbelly: Squizzy Edward Jenkins 7 episodes 2016 Wolf Creek Jesus (Ben Mitchell) 3 episodes 2018 Romper Stomper Lyno Miniseries, 5 episodes 2020 Mystery Road Dylan Season 2, 2 episodes Jack Irish Wayne Milovich Season 3, 2 episodes Troppo Sharon Season 2, 3 episodes 2026 Last Seen Peter Mulligan 1 episode Ground Up Cliff 1 episode The Legend Maker Toma John Doe: Vigilante Henry Junig The Mule Dave Coupland 2015 The Dressmaker Ticket Collector 2016 Partners in Crime Jake Kelly Short film Hounds of Love Gary 2020 When Morning Comes Reg Short film 2022 The Stranger Detective Graham Ikin 2024 Inside Gerry Munt 2025 Penny Lane Is Dead Rodowsky Salty Frank Short film;Completed Sugarplum Mike Short film

Theatre YearTitleRoleNotesRef 1998 What Lies Between Steve Revolver 2007 Both Sides of the Bar / The Felatio Monologues Various Bathroom Floor Prods