{{short description|Australian actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}} {{Use Australian English|date=March 2019}} {{Infobox person | name = George Pullar | birth_place = Brisbane, Australia | birth_date = {{Birth based on age as of date|22|2018|09|28}} | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2016–present }} '''George Pullar''' (born 1995/1996) is an Australian actor from Brisbane. Pullar attended the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and after he graduated, he began to secure roles in Australian television dramas and feature films. Pullar rose to prominence via his roles as ''Larry Forbes'' in the fifth season of the Australian drama series ''A Place to Call Home'' and Daniel Fletcher in the Network Ten drama series ''Playing for Keeps''. His performance as Larry garnered an AACTA Award nomination and the Casting Guild of Australia named him one of Australia's "Rising Stars Award" recipients in 2018. In 2020 he took the lead role of Tyler in ''Moon Rock For Monday'', an AACTA Award-nominated film, directed by Kurt Martin. Over the following five years, Pullar continued to gain roles in various films and television series. He wrote and acted in the 2022 short-film ''Stonefish'', which gained an AACTA Award nomination for "Best Short Film". In 2023, he played Ben Barber in the series ''North Shore'' and in 2024, he played the role of Tim Russell in the soap opera, ''Home and Away''.
==Early life and education== Pullar was born in 1995 or 1996 in Brisbane with a twin sister, Annie (later a Nine Network news reporter). Their mother originated from Adelaide and he has two other siblings.<ref name=thecmail/>
Pullar wanted to pursue a football career during his childhood, inspired by his uncle's background in the AFL. He played for a children's club in Coorparoo before the family moved to Indooroopilly.<ref name=thecmail/> He then played for the Kenmore Australian Football Club where he decided that football would be unsuitable for him moving forward following a knee injury.<ref name=thecmail/>
Pullar attended Brisbane Grammar School and in his final two years was required to choose an additional subject. His mother convinced him to study drama and he then realised he had a "natural ease" for acting.<ref name=thecmail/> Due to his knee injury Pullar had the time to participate in a school theatrical performance. His drama teacher was impressed and encouraged Pullar to audition for a place at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. He was successful and moved to Perth to begin his training.<ref name=thecmail>{{cite web |last1=Price |first1=Amy |title=Brisbane Grammar School alumnus George Pullar to star in TV drama |url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/brisbanenews/brisbane-grammar-school-alumnus-george-pullar-to-star-in-tv-drama/news-story/15f19209f46fe8d171eb5f28f2065fe5 |website=The Courier-Mail |publisher=(News Corp Australia) |accessdate=4 January 2019 |language=en |date=28 September 2018}}</ref>
During his time studying at WAAPA, Pullar and fellow students created a series of plays on old age. They researched them through a partnership with Catholic Homes which allowed them to visit the elderly in care homes.<ref>{{cite web |title=A Glimpse of Old Age |url=https://www.catholichomes.com/post/a-glimpse-of-old-age/ |website=Catholic Homes |date=14 August 2014}}</ref> He also played the lead role of Vicomte de Valmont in a theatre performance of ''Dangerous Liaisons'', which toured Hong Kong.<ref name=foxshowcase/>
==Career== Pullar began his professional acting career by starring in the short film ''Riptide'' (2016).<ref>{{cite web |title=Riptide - Short Film by Phillip DAprile |url=https://www.pozible.com/project/205372 |website=Pozible |accessdate=4 January 2019}}</ref> He also starred in another short film titled ''Two Girls, One on Each Knee'' as the Gentleman.<ref>{{cite web |title=Two Girls, One On Each Knee |url=https://www.hewespictures.com/two-girls-one-on-each-knee/ |website=Hewes Pictures |accessdate=4 January 2019}}</ref> In 2017, it was announced that Pullar had been cast in the fifth season of the Australian drama series ''A Place to Call Home'', playing mechanic Larry Forbes.<ref>{{cite web |title=George Pullar guest stars as Larry Forbes in Season 5 |url=https://www.foxshowcase.com.au/george-pullar-guest-stars-as-larry-forbes-in-season-5/ |website=Fox Showcase |accessdate=4 January 2019 |date=30 September 2017}}</ref> His performance gained him a nomination for the "Subscription Television Award for Best New Talent" at the 7th AACTA Awards.<ref name=aacta>{{cite web |title=2017 AACTA Nominations: All the Foxtel nominees |url=https://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/foxtel-insider/foxtel/aacta-nominations-2017.html |website=Foxtel |accessdate=4 January 2019 |language=en |date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
Pullar had also secured the role of Private Jarrod Vogel in the television series ''Fighting Season''. The drama focuses on the lives of a group of soldiers after they return from duty in Afghanistan.<ref name=foxshowcase>{{cite web |title=Private Jarrod Vogel (George Pullar)|url=https://www.foxshowcase.com.au/shows/fighting-season/character/private-jarrod-vogel-george-pullar/ |website=Fox Showcase |accessdate=4 January 2019 |date=3 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Byrnes |first1=Holly |title=Foxtel's new show Fighting Season takes up PTSD battle |url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/foxtel-takes-up-the-ptsd-battle-facing-our-returned-service-personnel-in-new-fighting-season/news-story/468efcbaa96102c077b52a4490bcdd3e |website=news.com.au |publisher=(News Corp Australia) |accessdate=4 January 2019 |date=8 September 2018}}</ref> Pullar and his co-stars participated in an army boot camp run by current and former servicemen to prepare for filming; among the skills they practiced were "weapon familiarisation, weapon drills, approaching buildings, working as a group".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cronin |first1=Seanna |title=Soldiers in fight for their sanity in new Aussie drama |url=https://www.whitsundaytimes.com.au/news/soldiers-in-fight-for-their-sanity-in-new-aussie-d/3550122/ |website=Whitsunday Times |publisher=(HT&E) |accessdate=4 January 2019 |language=en |date=18 October 2018}}</ref> The filming schedules for ''Fighting Season'' and ''A Place to Call Home'' overlapped, but was allowed to take part in both because they were both commissioned by Foxtel.<ref name=pullar>{{cite web |last1=Groves |first1=Don |title=George Pullar on what he learned from 'Fighting Season' |url=https://www.if.com.au/george-pullar-on-what-he-learned-from-fighting-season/ |website=If Magazine |accessdate=4 January 2019 |date=18 December 2018}}</ref>
In May 2018, it was announced that he had secured the regular role of Daniel Fletcher in the Network Ten drama series ''Playing for Keeps''. The show is about a group of AFL players and their wives' personal lives.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ten announce cast for new drama Playing For Keeps |url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2018/5/27/ten-announce-cast-for-new-drama-playing-for-keeps |website=TV Blackbox |accessdate=4 January 2019 |language=en-AU |date=27 May 2018 |archive-date=30 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130053801/https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2018/5/27/ten-announce-cast-for-new-drama-playing-for-keeps |url-status=dead }}</ref> That year the actor travelled to the US to pursue his career and signed with the Los Angeles management Silver Lining Entertainment.<ref name=pullar/> The Casting Guild of Australia chose Pullar as one of the ten recipients of the Rising Stars award for their 2018 ceremony.<ref name=awards>{{cite web |last1=Droves |first1=Don |title=Casting Guild of Australia Awards finalists, Rising Stars announced |url=https://www.if.com.au/casting-guild-of-australia-awards-nominees-rising-stars-announced/ |website=If Magazine |accessdate=4 January 2019 |date=8 November 2018}}</ref>
In 2019, Pullar secured the lead role of Tyler in his first feature film ''Moon Rock For Monday'', directed by Kurt Martin and produced by Jim Robison, which was released in August 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Groves |first1=Don |title=George Pullar and tyro Ashlyn Louden-Gamble search for 'Moon Rock' |url=https://www.if.com.au/george-pullar-and-tyro-ashlyn-louden-gamble-search-for-moon-rock/ |website=IF Magazine |accessdate=26 October 2020 |date=12 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Moon Rock for Monday |url=https://cinemaaustralia.com.au/2020/08/19/review-moon-rock-for-monday/ |website=Cinema Australia |accessdate=26 October 2020 |date=19 August 2020}}</ref> The film was nominated for the 2021 AACTA Award for Best Indie Film.<ref name=nme2021>{{cite web | last=Langford | first=Jackson | title='Nitram' and 'The Newsreader' lead 2021 AACTA award winners | website=NME | date=9 December 2021 | url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/film/nitram-and-the-newsreader-lead-2021-aacta-award-winners-3115242 | access-date=22 February 2024}}</ref><ref name=aacta2021>{{cite web | title=Winners & Nominees | website=AACTA | url=https://www.aacta.org/aacta-awards/winners-and-nominees/2021-aacta-awards/ | access-date=22 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kornits |first=Dov |date=4 November 2019 |title=Moon Rock for Monday Hits the Road |work=Film Ink |url=https://www.filmink.com.au/moon-rock-monday-hits-road/ |access-date=4 November 2019}}</ref>
In February 2020, it was announced that Pullar had secured his first role in the United States. He signed up to play Garrett Cox in the Paramount Network drama series ''Coyote''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title='Coyote': Paramount Network Drama Adds 12 To Recurring Cast |url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/coyote-paramount-network-drama-recurring-cast-mark-feuerstein-kelli-williams-1202852553/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=26 October 2020 |date=6 February 2020}}</ref> A casting director invited Pullar to audition for the role after viewing his audition tapes. He only received the role via a virtual audition broadcast from an underground hotel.<ref name=whoint1/> He also voiced the character Bradley Burrows in the animation movie ''Combat Wombat'', which was released in October 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Film Review: Combat Wombat is fresh, fun and inspiring |url=https://www.artshub.com.au/news-article/reviews/film/naavikaran/film-review-combat-wombat-is-fresh-fun-and-inspiring-261240 |website=ArtsHub Australia |accessdate=26 October 2020 |date=13 October 2020}}</ref> Pullar appeared in a second season of ''Playing For Keeps'' but it was later cancelled. Pullar later revealed that he intended to leave the show if more series were planned.<ref name=whoint1>{{cite web |last1=Doyle |first1=Erin |title=Exclusive: Why Playing for Keeps' axing was a blessing in disguise for George Pullar |url=https://www.who.com.au/george-pullar-acting-career |website=Who |access-date=25 May 2022 |date=27 August 2021}}</ref>
In 2021, Pullar completed filming a role in the movie ''It Only Takes a Night'', alongside Eliza Taylor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Frater |first1=Patrick |title=Australian Independent Films 'It Only Takes a Night' and 'The Cost' Head Into Production |url=https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/australian-independent-films-only-takes-053956918.html |website=Yahoo! Movies |access-date=25 May 2022 |date=21 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=It Only Takes a Night (2021) - The Screen Guide - Screen Australia |url=https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/it-only-takes-a-night-2021/39833/ |website=Screen Australia |access-date=25 May 2022}}</ref> In 2022, Pullar released a short film titled ''Stonefish'', which he wrote and appeared in. The film was screened as part of "Flickerfest's Best of Australian Shorts" which toured nationally.<ref>{{cite web |title=George Pullar - scenestr of the day |url=https://scenestr.com.au/sod/george-pullar-scenestr-of-the-day-20220509 |website=Scenestr |access-date=25 May 2022 |date=9 May 2022}}</ref> He also appeared in the ABC drama series ''Barons'', playing the character of Bernie Hunter Jr.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Byram |first1=Vickii |title=Barons barrels into the '70s surfing culture and how it changed friends into foes |url=https://www.standard.net.au/story/7696304/barons-barrels-into-the-70s-surfing-culture-and-how-it-changed-friends-into-foes/ |website=The Standard |access-date=25 May 2022 |date=22 April 2022}}</ref> Then came the role of Carl in an episode of Acorn TV's ''Darby and Joan''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Newsome |first1=Brad |title='Oh no! Not again!': Bryan Brown and Greta Scacchi make a playful double act |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/bryan-brown-and-greta-scacchi-in-their-prime-in-darby-and-joan-20220801-p5b6cf.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=13 January 2024 |date=3 August 2022}}</ref> In 2023, Pullar appeared as UK advisor Ben Barber in the series ''North Shore''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Knox |first1=David |title=North Shore |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/05/north-shore.html |website=TV Tonight |access-date=13 January 2024 |date=9 May 2023}}</ref> He also had a guest role in an episode of Stan comedy series ''C*A*U*G*H*T''.<ref>{{cite web |title=C*a*u*g*h*t |url=https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/show/caught-2 |website=Plex Inc. |access-date=13 January 2024}}</ref>
In 2024, Pullar filmed the role of Malagor in the fantasy horror film ''Dusk'', which was later retitled ''Deathkeeper''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ntim |first1=Zac |title=SC Films International Boards Australian Fantasy Horror 'Dusk' - EFM |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/sc-films-international-australian-fantasy-horror-dusk-efm-1235822830/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=14 June 2024 |date=13 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Deathkeeper |url=https://scfilmsinternational.com/current-films-live-action-titles/dusk/ |website=SC Films International |access-date=21 November 2025}}</ref> That year, Pullar also joined the cast of the comedy crime drama, ''Deadloch'', playing Ben during the second series.<ref name=rolezz/><ref>{{cite web |title=George Pullar |url=https://cdn.showcast.com.au/actor-pdfs/5010bd71-2918-41b2-af23-e941a537edc0.pdf |website=Showcast |access-date=21 November 2025 |format=PDF}}</ref> Also in 2024, Pullar joined the cast of the soap opera, ''Home and Away'' playing the role of Tim Russell. The character is portrayed as a counsellor and was introduced as a new love interest of Eden Fowler played by Stephanie Panozzo.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sellers |first1=Wade |title=Home and Away spoilers: Cash stalks Eden's new boyfriend Tim |url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/entertainment/home-and-away/home-and-away-spoilers-cash-turns-stalker/ |website=Now to Love |access-date=29 October 2024 |date=27 October 2024}}</ref> In 2025, Pullar was cast in the feature film, ''Posthumous''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2025 |title=Supernatural thriller Posthumous filming in Queensland |url=https://screenqueensland.com.au/sq-news/media-centre/posthumous-filming-in-queensland/ |access-date=12 April 2025 |website=Screen Queensland}}</ref> He also filmed a role in the film, ''Evil Dead Burn''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Evil Dead Burn: Horror Movie Gets Big Update in Violent Video |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/evil-dead-burn-horror-movie-181010042.html |website=Yahoo Entertainment |access-date=21 November 2025 |date=17 October 2025}}</ref> In November 2025, Pullar played Daniel A. Kaffee in the stage show, ''A Few Good Men'' at Queensland's QPAC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cast announced for A Few Good Men at QPAC |url=https://www.aussietheatre.com.au/news/cast-announced-for-a-few-good-men/ |website=Aussie Theatre |access-date=21 November 2025 |date=25 September 2025}}</ref><ref name=rolezz>{{cite web |title=Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men |url=https://queenslandtheatre.com.au/uploads/resources/QT_AFewGoodMen_Program_Digital.pdf |website=Queensland Theatre |access-date=21 November 2025 |format=PDF |date=November 2025}}</ref>
==Filmography==
===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- ! scope="row"| 2016 | ''Riptide'' | Matt | Short film |- ! scope="row"| 2016 | ''Two Girls, One on Each Knee'' | Gentleman | Short film |- ! scope="row"| 2020 | ''Moon Rock For Monday'' | Tyler | Film |- ! scope="row"| 2020 | ''Combat Wombat'' | Bradley Burrows | Film |- ! scope="row"| 2022 | ''Stonefish'' | Jonathon | Short film |- ! scope="row"| 2023 | ''It Only Takes a Night'' | Andy | Film |- ! scope="row"| 2026 | ''Evil Dead Burn'' | TBA | Film |- ! scope="row"| TBA | ''Deathkeeper'' | Malagor | Film |- ! scope="row"|TBA |''Posthumous'' |TBA |Film |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- ! scope="row"| 2017 | ''A Place to Call Home'' | Larry Forbes | Recurring role |- ! scope="row"| 2018 | ''Of Fish and Foe'' | Himself | Documentary |- ! scope="row"| 2018–19 | ''Playing for Keeps'' | Daniel Fletcher | Regular role |- ! scope="row"| 2018 | ''Fighting Season'' | Jarrod 'Toast' Vogel | Regular role |- ! scope="row"| 2020 | ''Coyote'' | Garrett Cox | Recurring role |- ! scope="row"| 2022 | ''Barons'' | Bernie Hunter Jr | Regular role |- ! scope="row"| 2022 | ''Darby and Joan'' | Carl | Guest role |- ! scope="row"| 2023 | ''North Shore'' | Ben Barber | Regular role |- ! scope="row"| 2023 | ''C*A*U*G*H*T'' | Gunnery Sergeant | Guest role |- ! scope="row"| 2024–25 | ''Home and Away'' | Tim Russell | Guest role |- ! scope="row"| 2026 | ''Deadloch'' | Ben | Guest role |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Association ! Category ! Nominated work ! Result |- | 2017 |AACTA Awards | Subscription Television Award for Best New Talent |''A Place to Call Home'' (Season 5) | {{Nom}}<ref name=aacta/> |- | 2018 |CGA Awards | Rising Stars Award | N/A | {{won}}<ref name=awards/> |- |2021 | Australian Screen Industry Network Awards | Best Actor |''Moon Rock For Monday'' | {{Won}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Papworth |first=Brenda |date=4 October 2022 |title=Australian Screen Industry Network Awards – 2021 Winners and Nominees |url=http://www.australianscreenindustrynetwork.com/events-asin-awards.html |access-date=4 October 2022 |website=Australian Screen Industry Network Awards}}</ref> |- | 2022 |AACTA Awards | Best Short Film | ''Stonefish'' |{{Nom}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Keast |first=Jackie |date=9 August 2022 |title=AACTA unveils short film nominees |work=IF Magazine|url=https://if.com.au/aacta-unveils-short-film-nominees/ |access-date=9 August 2022}}</ref> |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|8517084}}
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