David Lyons
Biography
David Lyons is an Australian actor from Melbourne who trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2004. He began on Australian television, with a recurring part on Blue Heelers and a guest spot on Neighbours in 2005, then played Leading Seaman Josh Holiday in the navy drama Sea Patrol from 2007 to 2009. He moved into American series as Dr. Simon Brenner on ER, joining the main cast for its final season, and later starred in the NBC superhero drama The Cape. He played General Sebastian Monroe in Revolution from 2012 to 2014 and appeared in the romantic drama Safe Haven (2013). He plays FBI agent Brian Abbott in the Netflix series The Beast In Me and FBI agent Adam Corrigan in The Night Agent, and he directed, composed and co-wrote the short film Record.
50years old
Turns 51 on April 16in 157 days
- Born Melbourne
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 18 years2007 to 2025
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Early training
David Lyons trained at Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2004 with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting).
Behind the camera
Lyons was the director and composer of the short film Record, released in 2013, and he was also one of the screenwriters.
David Lyons movies on Netflix
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Worked with
David Lyons made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Lasse HallströmDirector, 1 film, 2013
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James VanderbiltDirector, 1 film, 2015
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Nick RowlandDirector, 1 film, 2025
All films by Nick Rowland
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