{{Short description|Australian actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Use Australian English|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox person | name = <!-- defaults to article title when left blank --> | image = <!-- filename only, no "File:" or "Image:" prefix, and no enclosing brackets --> | alt = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software --> | caption = | birth_name = <!-- only use if different from name --> | birth_date = <!-- {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} for living people supply only the year with {{Birth year and age|YYYY}} unless the exact date is already widely published, as per WP:DOB. For people who have died, use {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}}. --> | birth_place = Australia | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (DEATH date then BIRTH date) --> | death_place = | other_names = | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2010–present | known_for = | notable_works = }} '''Dean Daley-Jones''' is an Australian actor who played the lead role in the 2010 film ''Mad Bastards'' which was directed by Brendan Fletcher. He had a supporting role in Ivan Sen's 2011 film, ''Toomelah''. He has also had roles in Australian television series ''Redfern Now'' and ''The Gods of Wheat Street''.
==Background== Dean Daley Jones is a member of the Nyoongar tribe.<ref>ABC.net.au - [https://www.abc.net.au/tv/redfernnow/characters/indigo.htm Redfern Now, CHARACTERS, EPISODE 5 - INDIGO]</ref>
Daley-Jones had had trouble with the law which was evident in his late 20s. In 2007 and aged in his mid 30s, he moved to Broome to get a new start. He then began his quest to change things in his life and was working as a builder's laborer. One day he found out about a "Blackfella" film being made in the area and he showed up for a job as a crewman.<ref>''The Advertiser'', 4 May 2011 - [https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/a-mad-bastard-on-a-new-path/news-story/f5ad76418212934082f1766094cda14d A Mad Bastard on a new path - Andrew Fenton]</ref> He started off with him doing manual work carrying and move equipment. He gave an account of his own life story to contribute to the film ''Mad Bastards'', and ended up getting the lead role.<ref>''Deadly Vibe'', 14 June 2011 - [https://deadlyvibe.com.au/2011/06/turning-points-dean-daley-jones/ Turning Points – Dean Daley-Jones]</ref> The character he played in the film, TJ wasn't too far from the man he used to be. He had anger issues due to the way his people were treated. He didn't always deal with situations in the right way.<ref>''The Independent'', Saturday 14 May 2011 - [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/life-imitates-art-as-mad-bastards-movie-star-is-jailed-for-killing-2283886.html Life imitates art as 'Mad Bastards' movie star is jailed for killing - Kathy Marks]</ref> He was aware of the impact and the message portrayed in the film and who it can reach.<ref>''The Sydney Morning Herald'', 29 April 2011 - [https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/reality-hits-home-20110428-1dx8m.html Reality hits home - Jim Schembri]</ref>
Daley-Jones ended up being a mentor to Aboriginal prisoners. It started when Lea McKay, the coordinator of Aboriginal prison services watched ''Mad Bastards'' and seeing Daley-Jones in it she knew she had to get hold of him. As a result he visited Casuarina Prison to talk to Aboriginal prisoners about breaking the crime cycle.<ref>''The West Australian'', Wed, 6 July 2011 - [https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/mad-bastards-star-a-role-model-for-real-prisoners-ng-ya-161841 Mad Bastards star a role model for real prisoners - MICHELLE RIDLEY]</ref>
==Film career== In ''Mad Bastards'' he plays the part of TJ, who is the father of a boy who has had trouble with the law. The boy's grandfather (played by Greg Tait) is the local policeman Texas . He sends him to a camp for a couple of weeks. TJ and Texas eventually clash physically.<ref>Australian Screen An NFSA Website - [https://aso.gov.au/titles/features/mad-bastards/notes/ Mad Bastards (2011), Synopsis]</ref><ref>''Arena Magazine'', 112 June 2011 - [https://arena.org.au/mad-bastards/ MAD BASTARDS]</ref> He was interviewed by ''Onya Magazine'' about his work in the film.<ref>''Onya Magazine'', 17 May 2011 - [https://www.onyamagazine.com/arts-culture/film/australian-conversation-dean-daley-hughes-actor/ Dean Daley-Hughes, Actor By Matthew Pejkovic]</ref>
He had a role in the 2011 film, ''Toomelah'' which was directed by Ivan Sen. In the film he plays the part of Bruce a gang leader.<ref>TV Guide - [https://www.tvguide.com/movies/toomelah/cast/2030297488/ Toomelah - Full Cast & Crew]</ref> Also that year, "Walk Tall, Stand Strong'" was released. Part of the sixth season of ''Deadly Yarns'', he both wrote and directed the documentary short.<ref>ScreenHub, 25 Nov 2011 - [https://www.screenhub.com.au/news/company-announcements/dean-daley-jones-makes-directorial-debut-235656-1381296/ '''News''' > Television > Company Announcements, Dean Daley-Jones: makes directorial debut]</ref>
In ''Redfern Now'' he played the part of a tough late 30s, Aboriginal man Indigo who is released from jail for killing a man in a street fight. He has to deal with certain personal issues, one of which is his thoughts on his wife's fidelity.<ref>ABC.net.au - [https://www.abc.net.au/tv/redfernnow/characters/indigo.htm Redfern Now, CHARACTERS, EPISODE 5 - INDIGO]</ref>
He had a role in the 2018 film, ''Flotsam Jetsam'' which was directed by Banjo Fitzsimon and featured other actors, Michael Gupta, Richard Green (XXIV), Hunter McMahon, Geraldine Hakewill and Sean Barker.<ref>Blu-ray.com - [https://www.blu-ray.com/Flotsam-Jetsam/1499956/#Castandcrew Flotsam Jetsam Cast & Crew]</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |+ Film |- ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Director ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- ! scope="row" | ''Mad Bastards'' | TJ | Brendan Fletcher | 2010 | <ref>''The West Australian'', Mon, 10 September 2012 - [https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/mad-bastards-strikes-health-chord-ng-ya-298057 Mad Bastards strikes health chord - Mark Naglazas]</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Toomelah'' | Bruce | Ivan Sen | 2011 | |- ! scope="row" | ''Satellite Boy'' | Dave | Catriona McKenzie | 2012 | |- ! scope="row" | ''Convict'' | Tony | David Field and George Basha | 2014 | |- ! scope="row" | ''Flotsam Jetsam'' | Stevie | Banjo Fitzsimon | 2018 | |- |}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |+ Television shows |- ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Title ! scope="col" | Episode ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Director ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- ! scope="row" | ''Redfern Now'' | "Sweet Spot" | Indigo | Leah Purcell | 2012 | |- ! scope="row" | ''Redfern Now'' | "Starting Over" | Indigo | Rachel Perkins | 2013 | |- ! scope="row" | ''The Gods of Wheat Street'' | "The Mighty Are Fallen" | Jimmy McIntyre | Wayne Blair | 2014 | |- |}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |+ Documentary etc. |- ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Director ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- ! scope="row" | ''Walk Tall Stand Strong'' | Director and writer | Dean Daley-Jones | 2011 | Short |- ! scope="row" | ''Toomelah: Behind the Scenes'' | Self | | 2012 | Video short documentary |- ! scope="row" | ''Toomelah: Interview with Director Ivan Sen'' | Self | | 2012 | Video documentary short |- ! scope="row" | ''1st AACTA Awards'' | TJ / self | Simon Francis | 2012 | |- |}
==Further reading== * ''Onya Magazine'', 17 May 2011 - [https://www.onyamagazine.com/arts-culture/film/australian-conversation-dean-daley-hughes-actor/ Dean Daley-Hughes, Actor By Matthew Pejkovic]
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|4214163}}
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