Steven Rooke

Steven Rooke is an Australian actor who has performed on stage, in films and television.

Education Rooke graduated from Noosa District State High School in 1996, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (acting) from the Queensland University of Technology in 2000.

Career Rooke joined theatre company Shake and Stir as a masterclass instructor.

Reviews In Aussie Theatre Bobbie-Lea Dionysius wrote of Rooke's performance in Gasp! that he was, " enjoyable to watch as always".

Rooke's performance in Gloria was reviewed as, Having come into the rehearsal period as a late replacement, Rooke did a great job fitting into the cast. Rooke always has a strong presence onstage and is enjoyable to watch. However, the role felt quite stifling for the actor capable of so much more Sonny Clarke wrote of Rooke in Kelly "the night really belonged to the exceptional talents of Steven Rooke and ..."

Awards 2009 Matilda Awards Winner Best Actor in a Main Role 2010 Matilda Awards nominated Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Title Venue 1999 A Handful of Stars QUT 2000 They Shoot Horses Don't They QUT 2000 The Mill on the Floss QUT 2000 Spurboard QUT 2002 (9 Apr-4 May) 48 Shades of Brown La Boite 2006 Australian THeatre of the Deaf School Tour 2008 (26 Nov-6 Dec) Anatomy Titus Fall of Rome Merlyn Theatre, Southbank, VIC 2009 (18 Mar-4 Apr) The Pillowman Sue Benner Theatre, Brisbane, QLD 2009 (13-22 May) The Exception and the Rule Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane 2010 (31 May-26 Jun) Fat Pig Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane 2011 (12 Feb - 20 Mar) Julius Caesar Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove 2011 (21 Jul-6 Aug) The Removalist Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane 2011 (19 Sep-22 Oct) No Man's Land Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane 2011 (28 Oct-11 Dec) No Man's Land Drama Theatre (Sydney Opera House) 2012 (15 Sep-20 Oct) Kelly Cremorne Theatre, South Brisbane 2013 (18-28 July) 1001 Nights The Greenhouse, South Brisbane, 2014 (22 Mar-13 Apr) Macbeth Playhouse, South Bank 2014 (19 Jul-16 Aug) Gloria Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane 2014 (25 Oct-9 Nov) Gasp Heath Ledger Theatre, Northbridge 2014 (17 Nov-7 Dec) Gasp Playhouse, South Bank 2015 (12 May) Kelly Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park 2015 (22 Oct-8 Nov) The Odd Couple Playhouse, South Bank