Hi, I'm Tony Nikolakopoulos, a seasoned storyteller and actor who brings authentic characters to life on stage, screen and in audio. I'm an energetic educator who loves developing talent and guiding ensembles toward ambitious, sustainable work. I’ve worked across theatre, film, and television, including Head-On and The Wog Boy, and I’ve led projects and festivals as an artistic director and teacher. I currently serve as Artistic Director at Performing Star Academy and teach at The Victorian College of the Arts, while continuing to act and direct across Australia.…

Tony Nikolakopoulos

Hi, I'm Tony Nikolakopoulos, a seasoned storyteller and actor who brings authentic characters to life on stage, screen and in audio. I'm an energetic educator who loves developing talent and guiding ensembles toward ambitious, sustainable work. I’ve worked across theatre, film, and television, including Head-On and The Wog Boy, and I’ve led projects and festivals as an artistic director and teacher. I currently serve as Artistic Director at Performing Star Academy and teach at The Victorian College of the Arts, while continuing to act and direct across Australia.…

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Hi, I’m Tony Nikolakopoulos, a seasoned storyteller and actor who brings authentic characters to life on stage, screen and in audio. I’m an energetic educator who loves developing talent and guiding ensembles toward ambitious, sustainable work.

I’ve worked across theatre, film, and television, including Head-On and The Wog Boy, and I’ve led projects and festivals as an artistic director and teacher. I currently serve as Artistic Director at Performing Star Academy and teach at The Victorian College of the Arts, while continuing to act and direct across Australia.

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Work Experience

Actor at Miessner Management
January 1, 2023 - Present
Actor represented by Miessner Management.
Actor at Nanette Fox
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2022
Actor represented by Nanette Fox.
Actor at Morrisey Management
January 1, 1990 - December 1, 1996
Actor represented by Morrisey Management.
Artistic Director at Performing Star Academy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Artistic Director at Performing Star Academy.
Acting and Director Tutor at The Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne
January 1, 2015 - Present
Acting and Director Tutor at The Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne.
Head of Drama at Stage School Australia (formerly Victorian Youth Theatre)
January 1, 1992 - June 1, 2021
Head of Drama at Stage School Australia (formerly Victorian Youth Theatre).
Director at Kali Techni Productions and Drama School
January 1, 1997 - December 1, 2005
Director at Kali Techni Productions and Drama School.
Lecturer at Deakin University
January 1, 1990 - December 1, 1996
Lecturer in Theatre, Drama and Technical Production at Deakin University.
Director at Kali Techni Talent Agency
January 1, 1997 - December 1, 2005
Director at Kali Techni Talent Agency (Agent role).
Lecturer in Theatre, Drama and Technical Production at Deakin University
January 1, 1990 - December 1, 1996
Taught theatre, drama and technical production; contributed to curriculum development and student mentorship.

Education

Bachelor of Education at Deakin University (formerly Victorian College Rusden)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Bachelor of Education at Deakin University (formerly Victorian College Rusden)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

CPA
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
Excellence in Performance (MIFF) for Ahmed in 296 Smith Street
January 1, 2009 - March 19, 2026
Professional Creative Industry Development – Australian Arts Council
January 1, 1999 - March 19, 2026
Bachelor of Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Excellence in Performance
January 1, 2009 - March 19, 2026
Professional Creative Industry Development
January 1, 1999 - March 19, 2026
Bachelor of Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Government

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