John Wood (Australian actor)

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John Wood (Born July 14, 1941 in Victoria, Australia) is an Australian actor, best known for his role as Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon in the Seven Network's long running police drama Blue Heelers.

John Wood began his acting career in 1967, where he has a guest role in Bellbird, an Australian television series. He then appearred in several Australian drama series' and mini-series' in minor roles. It wasn't until 1987 where John Wood became a well known actor. He became the lead actor of Rafferty's Rules, playing Michael Rafferty. During the show's four seasons, Wood won the Most Outstanding Actor for his role in the show, twice.

In 1994, Wood was landed a leading role in Blue Heelers as Tom Croydon. This show became a big hit in Australia. As well as starring in the show, he also wrote several episodes. The show was axed in 2006, and Wood is one of only two actors (the other being Julie Nihill) - to star in Blue Heelers from its beginning in 1994 to its end in 2006.

Wood was a contestant in the 2005 edition of the Australian Dancing with the Stars

He is a supporter of the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League.

[edit] Awards

John Wood received the TV Week Logie Award in 1988 and 1989 for Most Outstanding Actor for his work on Rafferty's Rules.

He has been nominated for the Gold Logie for most popular personality on Australian television every year from 1997 to 2006. After ten consecutive Gold Logie nominations without a win, Wood won the prize in 2006.