Jansen Spencer (born 25 May 1981) is a former Australian actor, best known for his role as Paul McClain in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
Jansen Spencer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 1981 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–2011 |
Career
editIn 1997, Spencer heard about the possibility of a role on Neighbours and initially auditioned for a small part, only to receive the part of Paul McClain.[1] Originally slated for only a few guest appearances, he proved so popular they kept him on as a regular until 2001. Paul's exit storyline saw him leaving to play football for the Adelaide Crows.[2]
Spencer performed in a few pantomimes in the UK after his departure from Neighbours. He later reprised his role in a cameo for the soap's 20th anniversary episode, broadcast in July 2005.[3]
Spencer went on to work as a real estate agent on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.[4]
Personal life
editSpencer is married to wife Romany, with whom he has two children.[4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Flying Doctors | Jamie Brett | Episode: "Horses for Courses" |
| 1996 | Skippy | ||
| 1997 | Newlyweds | Guest appearance | |
| 1997–2001; 2005 | Neighbours | Paul McClain | Series regular |
| 2002 | Blue Heelers | Robbie Hart | Episode: "Broken Dreams" |
| 2005 | Holly's Heroes | Cousin Vito | Episode: "Three Man Weave" |
| 2010 | Rush | Dimitrius / Gunman | Episodes: "Cooked", "Crash" |
| 2011 | Winners & Losers | Jim | Episode: "Covert Aggression in Netball" |
| 2011 | Yes I Can | Short film |
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield |
| 2000–2004 | Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs | The Prince | Swansea Grand Theatre, Hull New Theatre, Kings Theatre, Southsea |
| 2001–2002 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
- Source:[5]
References
edit- ↑ Peake, Jon (14–27 November 1998). "Daddy's boy". Inside Soap. No. 114. pp. 16–17.
- ↑ "Footie farewell". Inside Soap. No. 198. 2–15 February 2002. p. 7.
- ↑ Green, Kris (14 April 2005). "More Neighbours returns confirmed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
- 1 2 "Jansen Spencer". Joel Hood Property. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ↑ "The cast of Neighbours in panto". Panto Archive. Retrieved 26 February 2026.