Australian film actor Angus McLaren was born on November 3, 1988 in Wontaggi. He spent his childhood on an agricultural farm in a suburb of Melbourne. At the age of 12, he began to participate in school theater productions. The producer of ABC television channel noticed Angus and invited him to the shooting of the series “Something in the Air”. The debut was successful, and the young McLaren starred in several more children's serial films. The roles were episodic, but Angus was proud of his participation in the process of creating television series and felt responsible for the work done.
Carier start
The first notable role went to McLaren in 2004; he played in the children's series Silver Sun on ABC. And the following year, the aspiring actor was invited to a role in the film "Two Lonely Kings", which was directed by Roan Mile Hoole. Thus, Angus made his debut in a big movie. The picture was low-budget, the scenario was weak, but for a seventeen-year-old boy these shootings opened the way to cinema. He already imagined himself a famous and popular leading actor.
Star role
The next film project, which starred Angus McLaren, was the film "The Last Survivor", staged at the movie studio "Blueberry". But the most important and significant role of the young actor is considered the character of Lewis McCartney in the series "Just Add Water". After the film was released, Angus McLaren became truly famous.
The series "Just Add Water"
In the center of the plot are three girls from the Australian town, as well as their faithful friend Lewis McCartney. By a strange coincidence, four young people ended up on the mysterious uninhabited island of Mako. Cleo Sertori, Ricky Chadwick and Emma Gilbert, the so-called sixteen-year-old Australians, accompanied by Lewis tried to get around the island and at the end of the walk climbed the top of an extinct volcano. They found a lake in the crater. The girls were glad of the opportunity to swim and without hesitation jumped into the water.
However, the lake was bewitched, and after a while, with the onset of the full moon, all three turned into mermaids. Now they have to live in water for a while. At the same time, girls feel the emergence of a supernatural force in themselves, which gives them the opportunity to control the water element. Mermaids reveal their secret to Lewis, and he promises to keep it sacred.
The role of the character of McCartney was given to Angus easily, he instantly got accustomed to the image and very organically played, in fact, himself. The success of the series, which consisted of many seasons, exceeded all expectations, photos of Angus McLaren appeared on the pages of glossy magazines and did not leave them for a long time.
Other film projects with McLaren
The remaining roles of Angus are not of particular interest, these are characters who are usually played by extras, at a one-time invitation from the director:
- 2002, "Double Vision", episodic role.
- 2004, "Such a Different Fergus McFile," supporting role.
- 2006, Les Miserables, episodic role.
- 2007th, the television series "Neighbors", several episodic roles.
- 2009, Packaged by the Reapers, episodes.
Currently, Angus McLaren, whose filmography has already been replenished with several new films, is actively filming in television series.
Life off the set
The actor leads an active lifestyle. Angus McLaren is a good athlete, plays tennis at a professional level, is interested in cricket and golf. Often participates in friendly football matches, swims a lot. However, with all his love of sports, Angus is not a supporter of extreme species. He doesn’t jump with a bungee, doesn’t drive a motorcycle, he can only ride a skateboard or roller skates.
In addition to sports, the actor is involved in music. He is a member of the Charlie Broad band, where he acts as an amateur guitarist. In another quintet called Ballet Imperial participates as a drummer. Percussion instruments are best given to him. However, the passion for music is not commercial in nature, Angus does not seek to make money on his hobby. In addition, the level of musical groups in which McLaren takes part is not so high as to record albums or perform at concerts.
Personal life
On the set of “Just Add Water,” Angus McLaren met actress Indiana Evans. Relationships started. Evans played the role of Bella, one of the characters in the series about the Moon Pond. The young people met for a long time, although at about the same time Angus was in love with Cleo. The intrigue was intertwined in the most bizarre way, sometimes dangerous, but in the end everything ended happily.
Angus McLaren, whose personal life does not yet include plans for creating a family, has long reached the age when you can have a wife and children. Currently, he does not have a permanent woman whose relationship could end in marriage.