Wayne Jarratt

Wayne Linden Jarratt (19 April 1957 – 14 May 1988) was an Australian stage and television actor in the 1980s, remembered for his role in internationally renowned TV cult series Prisoner as friendly prison officer Steve Faulkner. He played the part for 71 episodes, as a supporting cast member first appearing in the penultimate episode of Season 3 (10 November 1981), but opted to leave the series to take a stage role. His final appearance was in Season 4, bowing out in Episode 316 (5 October 1982).

Biography Jarratt attended Balgowlah Boys High in Sydney from 1969 to 1974. He acted from the age of 11 and starred in various school plays. After leaving school, he had to choose between a career in acting or naval architecture. He took over from Gerard Maguire as the only other regular male cast member.

Jarratt died of a brain tumour at the age of 31 on 14 May 1988 in the Neringah Hospital, Wayn Wahroonga.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1981 The Sullivans Lieutenant Commander Larry Hartley Episodes: 3 episodes 1981 Bellamy David Dale Episode: "Bet Your Life" 1981–1982 Prisoner Steve Faulkner 71 episodes 1984 The Disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain David – TV Television film 1985 Anzacs Pte. Charlie Upton Episode: "The Big Push"