Leon Burchill

Leon Burchill is an Australian actor, known for his roles in the films Stone Bros. and Wyrmwood and the television series Redfern Now.

Early life and education Leon Lennon Burchill was born on 24 December 1974 in the Far North Queensland city of Cairns. His parents (including mother Linda ) gave him his middle name after John Lennon. His traditional name, 'Jina Binya', means 'sea eagle'. He is one of six, with two sisters and three brothers.

Burchill was the captain of Mosman High School, and grew up with a grounding in traditional dance. He then began studying drama in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney – with the aim of becoming an actor. He was the only Aboriginal student there at the time.

Outside of acting, Burchill worked at Taronga Zoo and the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens as an Aboriginal education officer, teaching visitors about bush tucker and medicine.

Career Burchill co-starred with Luke Carroll in 2009 Aboriginal Australian stoner road trip comedy film Stone Bros., in the role of Charlie.

Burchill went on to play the role of Frankie in acclaimed ABC drama series Redfern Now, before playing Benny in 2014 cult zombie action-horror film Wyrmwood.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Type Ref. 2009 Stone Bros. Charlie Feature film 2014 Wyrmwood Benny Feature film 2019 Utopia Businessman (uncredited) Short film Dream Kiss Cry Django's friend Post-production

Television Year Title Role Type Ref. 2009 False Witness (also The Diplomat) The Didgeridoo Busker TV movie My Place Sid 3 episodes 2020 Thalu Brother Miniseries, 1 episode 2022 The Australian Wars Dharug Warrior Documentary miniseries, 1 episode