| Damien Fotiou | |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Spouse: | Elena Mandalis |
Damien Fotiou (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Δαμιανός Φωτίου|Damianós Fotíou), is an Australian television and film actor of Greek descent. He had an early role as a second generation Greek Australian in Ana Kokkinos’ Head On (1998), now considered a landmark of Australian cinema.
He is also known for his television work. He had a recurring role in the science fiction series, Thunderstone (1999). He also played Nick Petrides in the soap opera, Neighbours (2015, 2017).
Damien is a 1994 graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and teacher and co-owner of "Brave Studios" and "Greentree Acting School" in Footscray, Victoria.[1]
Fotiou has joined the cast of Neighbours as Nick Petrides. He made his first screen appearance in 2015.[2]
In 2021, Fotiou later recurred in the TV series La Brea as Judah.
| Film | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
| 1998 | Head On | Joe | ||
| 2000 | Fovou tous Ellines | Jim | ||
| 2003 | Kangaroo Jack | Baby J | ||
| 2005 | The Extra | 2nd AD | ||
| 2006 | The Book of Revelation | Shopkeeper | ||
| 2013 | Quiz | Cerebrum | Short | |
| Television | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 1998 | Good Guys, Bad Guys | Johnny Lubich | 1 episode | |
| 1999 | Halifax f.p. | Michael Slevic | 1 episode | |
| Thunderstone | Sundance / Sutch | Recurring role | ||
| 2002 | The Secret Life of Us | Gerard | 1 episode | |
| 2003 | The Saddle Club | Antoine | 1 episode | |
| 2002–2004 | Blue Heelers | Vinnie Morelli | 3 episodes | |
| Stingers | Aggi Carrazza / Dominic Dominelli | 2 episodes | ||
| 2005 | Harrison | 1 episode | ||
| 2007 | Kick | Nico Angelidis | Recurring role | |
| 2008 | Underbelly | Bill 'Bubba' Kaldas | Recurring role | |
| 2010 | Rush | Zonneveldt | 2 episodes | |
| 2015, 2017 | Neighbours | Recurring role | ||
| 2021 | Wentworth (TV series) | Detective Puzo | 1 episode | |
| Fires | Macca | 1 episode | ||
| 2022 | More Than This | Daniel | 2 episodes | |
| 2021–2024 | La Brea | Judah | Recurring role | |
Fotiou is married to his Head On co-star, Elena Mandalis, with whom he has two sons. The couple run a drama school in Melbourne.