# Felix Dean > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Felix_Dean > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Felix_Dean.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Dean > Source revision: 1356937579 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Felix Dean** (born 27 June 1997) is a former Australian child actor, known for playing [VJ Patterson](/source/VJ_Patterson) in the soap opera *[Home and Away](/source/Home_and_Away)* from 2007 and 2014. He also appeared in the sketch comedy series *[Comedy Inc.](/source/Comedy_Inc._(Australian_TV_series))*. ## Biography ### Early and personal life Dean was born in Sydney, New South Wales on 27 June 1997.[1] He lives in [Erskineville](/source/Erskineville,_New_South_Wales) with his family.[citation needed] On 13 October 2021, Joe Anderton of [Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy) reported that Dean had been arrested for allegedly attacking a store worker.[2] He was charged with a number of offences, including affray, shoplifting, and breaching bail; the conditions of which included a curfew and drug and alcohol tests.[2] Dean had previously been arrested in September and charged with intent to rob and common assault.[2] He was also charged with property damage relating to an alleged incident with a taxi driver in January 2021.[2] Dean was refused bail and was scheduled to appear in court on 19 October 2021.[2] ### Early career In 2004, Dean appeared in the television miniseries, *[Jessica](/source/Jessica_(TV_miniseries))*, based on the novel by [Bryce Courteney](/source/Bryce_Courteney). Two years later he appeared as a guest in medical drama *[All Saints](/source/All_Saints_(TV_series))* as Todd McFarlane. In 2007, Dean made several appearances in the sketch comedy series *[Comedy Inc.](/source/Comedy_Inc._(Australian_TV_series))*.[2] ### Home and Away Dean, in 2007 joined the cast of television series *[Home and Away](/source/Home_and_Away)*, when we was given the role of [VJ Patterson](/source/VJ_Patterson).[3] For his portrayal of VJ, he was nominated for Best Young Actor at the 2008 and 2009 [*Inside Soap* Awards](/source/Inside_Soap_Awards).[2][4] He left the serial in 2014 and the role of VJ was recast.[5] ### Other roles In November 2011, Dean joined the cast of [Sam Atwell](/source/Sam_Atwell)'s play, *Bondi Dreaming*. The play ran at the [Bondi Pavilion](/source/Bondi_Pavilion) until 3 December 2011.[6][7] he has appeared also in several television commercials.[citation needed] ## Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2004 Jessica Joey Thomas (aged 6) Miniseries 2004 Gabriel Gabriel Short film 2006 All Saints Todd McFarlane Season 9, episode 38: "Breaking Point" 2007–14 Home and Away VJ Patterson Season 20–27 (recurring, 188 episodes) 2007 Comedy Inc. Season 1 (recurring, 5 episodes) ## References 1. ["Felix Dean"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110512070716/http://www3.showcast.com.au/Showcast/8ca5f10f). *Random Management*. Showcast. Archived from [the original](http://www3.showcast.com.au/Showcast/8ca5f10f) on 12 May 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2012. 1. Anderton, Joe (13 October 2021). ["Former Home and Away child star is arrested for alleged attack"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a37949813/former-home-and-away-child-star-arrested/). [Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy). Retrieved 15 October 2021. 1. Brady, Justin (16 March 2011). ["Felix Dean – top Panthers fan"](http://www.penrithstar.com.au/news/local/news/general/felix-dean-top-panthers-fan/2105297.aspx). *Penrith City Star*. [Fairfax Media](/source/Fairfax_Media). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110320070354/http://www.penrithstar.com.au/news/local/news/general/felix-dean-top-panthers-fan/2105297.aspx) 20 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 June 2013. 1. ["Soap awards"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309000019/http://www.beaconradio.co.uk/article.asp?id=1401861). *Beacon Radio*. Orion Media Ltd. Archived from [the original](http://www.beaconradio.co.uk/article.asp?id=1401861) on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2012. 1. Kilkelly, Daniel (29 May 2014). ["Exclusive: Home and Away's Leah Patterson-Baker gets new romance storyline"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a574225/home-and-aways-leah-patterson-baker-gets-new-romance-storyline/). [Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy). Retrieved 15 October 2021. 1. Brady, Justin (22 November 2011). ["Penrith Panthers fan Felix Dean stars in Bondi Dreaming"](http://www.penrithstar.com.au/news/local/news/general/penrith-panthers-fan-felix-dean-stars-in-bondi-dreaming/2366421.aspx). *Penrith City Star*. [Fairfax Media](/source/Fairfax_Media). Retrieved 4 February 2012.[dead link] 1. ["Inside child star's fall from grace"](https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/home-and-away-star-sentenced-for-string-of-violent-offences/news-story/28a29994f5a09b49bdfb7c8d566756a0?amp). *news* ## External links - [Felix Dean](https://web.archive.org/web/20110512070716/http://www3.showcast.com.au/Showcast/8ca5f10f) at Random Management - [Felix Dean](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1687380/) at IMDb --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Felix Dean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Dean) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Dean?action=history)). 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