John Tarrant (actor)

John Tarrant
Bornc 1965 (aged 60-61)
OccupationActor
Notable workA Country Practice
Lorca and the Outlaws

John Tarrant (born c.1965)[1] is an Australian actor. He was nominated for the 1990 Logie Award for Most Popular Actor on Australian TV for his role in A Country Practice. Tarrant played rural vet Matt Tyler from 1988 to 1992[1] with his character marrying nurse Lucy Gardiner, played by Georgie Parker.[2] He previously played the lead role of Lorca in Lorca and the Outlaws.[3][4]

He also briefly worked between the scenes as a director on series Home and Away[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Isrin, Kietley (8 October 2025), ""I wouldn't turn it down": A Country Practice star John Tarrant reveals reboot plans", Woman's Day
  2. ^ Sadlier, Kevin (22 November 1992), "Another country wedding", The Sydney Morning Herald
  3. ^ Smith, Tim (2 May 1986), "Tame Lorca fails to hold attention", The Eastern Evening News
  4. ^ Cain, Scott (19 March 1987), "The force is not with cheap 'Star Wars' imitation", The Atlanta Journal