Peter Mochrie
Peter Mochrie moved to New Zealand in 2006 to take up the part
of Callum McKay on Shortland Street.
Peter has enjoyed great success as one of Australia's leading
actors and his career spans over twenty years.
His love of acting started at the age of 13 when he appeared in a
school play.
In 1979, he got his first big break appearing in The Restless
Years as Ric Moran. Peter stayed in this role for two years and
soon caught the attention of other TV producers, appearing in Sons
and Daughters, Neighbours and Holiday Island.
He also appeared in two movies, Winter of Our Dreams and Just In
Time.
In 1987, Peter was accepted into the prestigious National Institute
of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
He studied at NIDA for three years and featured in a handful of
other productions before graduating in 1989.
After graduation, his success continued to grow with roles in shows
such as Home and Away, Blue Heelers and G.P.
He played Knocker Harrison in Water Rats and the male lead Steve
Hayden in Murder Call.
Peter's love of theatre helped him form the Roar Theatre Company
and for the past ten years he has been a regular tutor at
NIDA.
In July 2006 Peter accepted the offer to play Callum McKay on
Shortland Street and moved to New Zealand.
He had come to Auckland previously three years earlier to film The
Story of Lucille Ball and loved every minute of his time.
In 2010, Peter had a role in the New Zealand film, Predicament,
alongside Flight of the Conchords actor, Jermaine Clement.
Peter is happily married to his wife Sally, and together they have
a son named Cade.
In his spare time Peter loves heading to the west coast and
catching some waves.
