Joel Tobeck
Character: Chief Superintendent Matthew Lawson
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Born on June 2nd 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand to Liddy Holloway and Bryan Tobeck. His mother being an actress with whom he made his first stage appearance at the age of 5 at the Mercury Theatre in a production of the Duchess of Malfi.
He was with the Auckland youth theatre then attended Auckland performing arts school where he trained as a dancer.
Before finding TV fame Joel was a weatherman on Auckland radio station 96bfm
Joel has appeared in many stage productions. Ranging from the classical to the musical.
Joel is also a singer and musician and has played with friends in various bands including Splitter, The Applicators, Wide Lapels & Bards Band.
He acted alongside fellow Blake actor John Wood in a Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries Episode Blood and Circuses.
He was also in episodes of City Homicide with Nadine Garner.
Joel Ventured to the States and had roles in Sons or Anarchy, The Glades, AKA, Hawaii 50 and Without a Trace.
In 2010 the Australian subscription Television and Radio awards nominated him for most outstanding performance. (For the comedy 30 seconds)
We of course know him Best as Matthew Lawson. Who is a firm fan favourite and a snarky but loyal friend and boss to Lucien Blake.
Joel lives with his long-term partner and their two children.
His filmography credits include
Mortal Engines (post-production)
The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Family Portrait (2017)
The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013-2017)
Ash vs Evil Dead (2016)
Second Coming (2016)
Hillary (2016)
Westside (2015-2016)
Shortland Street (1996-2016)
True Crime: Venus and Mars (2015)
Hope and Wire (2014)
Agent Anna (2014)
Power Rangers Megaforce (2013-2014)
Power Rangers Megaforce: Ultimate Team Power (2013)
Spartacus (2013)
True Crime: Siege (2012)
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012)
Tangle (2009-2012)
Power Rangers Samurai (2012)
Underbelly: Land of the Long Green Cloud (2011)
The Glades (2011)
Sleeping Beauty (2011)
Feud (2010)
Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
Sons of Anarchy (2010)
City Homicide (2010)
This Is Not My Life (2010)
The Hopes & Dreams of Gazza Snell (2010)
:30 Seconds (2009)
Accidents Happen (2009)
The Water Horse (2007)
30 Days of Night (2007)
Without a Trace (2007)
Ghost Rider (2007)
Eagle vs Shark (2007)
A.K.A. (2006)
Treasure Island Kids: The Mystery of Treasure Island (2006)
The Silence (2006)
Interrogation (2005)
Family Matters (2005)
Little Fish (2005)
Stealth (2005)
Mee-Shee: The Water Giant (2005)
The Brush-Off (2004)
Power Rangers DinoThunder (2004)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Perfect Strangers (2003)
Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003)
Mercy Peak (2002)
Best Laid Plans (2002)
Cleopatra 2525 (2000-2001)
Xena: Warrior Princess (2000-2001)
Channelling Baby (2010)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1996-1999)
Thinking About Sleep (1999)
Lawless (1999)
Young Hercules (1998-1999)
Jackson's Wharf (1999)
Memory & Desire (1998)
The Chosen (1998)
Topless Women Talk About Their Lives (1997)
Sarah's Washing (1997)
The Bar (1997)
Peach (1996)
Riding High (1995)
Mysterious Island (1995)
Sure to Rise (1994)
My Grandpa Is a Vampire (1992)
Another Country (1992)
The Grasscutter (1990)
The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990)
Strangers (1989)
Ludo (1988)
Just Me and Mario (1988)
Queen City Rocker (uncredited) (1986)
He was with the Auckland youth theatre then attended Auckland performing arts school where he trained as a dancer.
Before finding TV fame Joel was a weatherman on Auckland radio station 96bfm
Joel has appeared in many stage productions. Ranging from the classical to the musical.
Joel is also a singer and musician and has played with friends in various bands including Splitter, The Applicators, Wide Lapels & Bards Band.
He acted alongside fellow Blake actor John Wood in a Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries Episode Blood and Circuses.
He was also in episodes of City Homicide with Nadine Garner.
Joel Ventured to the States and had roles in Sons or Anarchy, The Glades, AKA, Hawaii 50 and Without a Trace.
In 2010 the Australian subscription Television and Radio awards nominated him for most outstanding performance. (For the comedy 30 seconds)
We of course know him Best as Matthew Lawson. Who is a firm fan favourite and a snarky but loyal friend and boss to Lucien Blake.
Joel lives with his long-term partner and their two children.
His filmography credits include
Mortal Engines (post-production)
The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Family Portrait (2017)
The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013-2017)
Ash vs Evil Dead (2016)
Second Coming (2016)
Hillary (2016)
Westside (2015-2016)
Shortland Street (1996-2016)
True Crime: Venus and Mars (2015)
Hope and Wire (2014)
Agent Anna (2014)
Power Rangers Megaforce (2013-2014)
Power Rangers Megaforce: Ultimate Team Power (2013)
Spartacus (2013)
True Crime: Siege (2012)
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012)
Tangle (2009-2012)
Power Rangers Samurai (2012)
Underbelly: Land of the Long Green Cloud (2011)
The Glades (2011)
Sleeping Beauty (2011)
Feud (2010)
Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
Sons of Anarchy (2010)
City Homicide (2010)
This Is Not My Life (2010)
The Hopes & Dreams of Gazza Snell (2010)
:30 Seconds (2009)
Accidents Happen (2009)
The Water Horse (2007)
30 Days of Night (2007)
Without a Trace (2007)
Ghost Rider (2007)
Eagle vs Shark (2007)
A.K.A. (2006)
Treasure Island Kids: The Mystery of Treasure Island (2006)
The Silence (2006)
Interrogation (2005)
Family Matters (2005)
Little Fish (2005)
Stealth (2005)
Mee-Shee: The Water Giant (2005)
The Brush-Off (2004)
Power Rangers DinoThunder (2004)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Perfect Strangers (2003)
Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003)
Mercy Peak (2002)
Best Laid Plans (2002)
Cleopatra 2525 (2000-2001)
Xena: Warrior Princess (2000-2001)
Channelling Baby (2010)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1996-1999)
Thinking About Sleep (1999)
Lawless (1999)
Young Hercules (1998-1999)
Jackson's Wharf (1999)
Memory & Desire (1998)
The Chosen (1998)
Topless Women Talk About Their Lives (1997)
Sarah's Washing (1997)
The Bar (1997)
Peach (1996)
Riding High (1995)
Mysterious Island (1995)
Sure to Rise (1994)
My Grandpa Is a Vampire (1992)
Another Country (1992)
The Grasscutter (1990)
The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990)
Strangers (1989)
Ludo (1988)
Just Me and Mario (1988)
Queen City Rocker (uncredited) (1986)