Jamie Timony (born 6 March 1987, Age: 36 years old) is a British-born Australian actor and musician who has appeared in several films and television shows, most notably as Nate in the popular teen drama H2O: Just Add Water. He is also the lead singer of the punk band These New South Whales, which has its own mockumentary series on Comedy Central. Timony has been praised for his versatility and range as an actor, as well as his charisma and humor as a performer.
Early Life and Education
Jamie Timony was born as James Timony on 6 March 1987 in Aberdeen, Scotland, to Kevin and Michelle Timony. His mother was a former showgirl and his father was a businessman. He has an older brother named Kyle, who was born in 1985. When Timony was three years old, his family moved to Canberra, Australia, where he grew up.
Timony showed an interest in performing arts from a young age. He trained in jazz, tap, classical ballet, acrobatics, and rhythmic gymnastics at his mother’s dance school. He also studied acting and singing at the National Capital Acting School. He was the youngest dancer to perform at the Stargazers Convention in Sydney, Australia. He was homeschooled to focus on his dance career, and performed in many stage productions, including a tour in the United States, where he featured in the music video for Will Young’s song “Leave Right Now”.
However, Timony’s dancing career was cut short by a serious hip injury, which prompted him to switch to acting. His manager suggested he audition for various roles, and he soon landed his first acting job in 2006.
Jamie Timony Wiki/Bio
| Name | Jamie Timony |
| Alternative name | James Timony |
| Nickname | Mossy |
| Born | March 6, 1987 (age 36 years) |
| Birthplace | Aberdeen, Scotland, UK |
| Nationality | British, Australian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Occupation | Actor, musician |
| Net worth | $700,000 (as of 2020) |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Tattoos | Snake, rose, cross |
| Girlfriend | Purient (model and actress) |
| Ex-girlfriend | Cariba Heine (actress and dancer) |
| Band | These New South Whales |
| @mossylovesyou | |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Nationality and Ethnicity
Timony was born as James Timony on March 6, 1987, in Aberdeen, Scotland, to Kevin and Michelle Timony. His mother was a former showgirl and his father was a businessman. He has an older brother named Kyle, who was born in 1985. When Timony was three years old, his family moved to Canberra, Australia, where he grew up.
Timony holds both British and Australian citizenship, as he was born in Scotland and moved to Australia at a young age. He identifies as Australian, as he considers Australia his home and has spent most of his life there.
Timony is of white ethnicity and has Scottish and Irish ancestry. He has brown hair and blue eyes and has several tattoos on his body, including a snake on his chest, a rose on his arm, and a cross on his finger.
Career
Timony’s breakthrough role was as Nate, the arrogant and obnoxious school bully, in the Nickelodeon/Disney turned-Netflix sensation, H2O: Just Add Water. The show, which followed the adventures of three teenage girls who turn into mermaids, was a huge hit among young audiences and aired in over 130 countries. Timony played Nate throughout all three seasons, from 2006 to 2010, and became a fan favorite for his comedic timing and chemistry with his co-stars.
Timony also ventured into film and made his debut in the 2011 Australian art-house drama Sleeping Beauty, directed by Julia Leigh and starring Emily Browning. He played a student doctor who participated in a bizarre erotic service. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received mixed reviews from critics. The same year, he also appeared in The Hunter, a thriller starring Willem Dafoe as a mercenary who hunts for the last Tasmanian tiger. Timony played a local boy who befriends Dafoe’s character.
In 2012, Timony starred in two more Australian films: Tracks, a biographical drama based on the memoir of Robyn Davidson, who crossed the Australian desert with four camels and a dog; and Bait 3D, a horror film about a group of people trapped in a supermarket with a great white shark. He also portrayed Delvene Delaney, the wife of Australian media mogul Kerry Packer, in the biographical TV miniseries Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War, which chronicled the rise of World Series Cricket in the 1970s.
Rise To Fame
In 2015, Timony launched his comedy project, These New South Whales, which is both the name of his real-life punk band and a mockumentary series that follows their exploits. Timony serves as the producer, writer, director, and lead actor of the show, which parodies the Australian music scene and culture. The show has been praised for its originality and satire, and has been picked up by Comedy Central for two seasons.
In 2016, Timony reprised his role as Nate in the final two episodes of Mako: Island of Secrets, a spin-off of H2O: Just Add Water. He also starred in two short films: How’d I Get in This Field, a comedy about a woman who wakes up in a field with no memory; and Rough Sweat, a drama about a young couple who struggle with addiction and abuse.
In 2017, Timony made his US television debut in the political thriller Designated Survivor, starring Kiefer Sutherland as the president of the United States. He played Peyton Lane, a hacker who works for a mysterious organization. He appeared in three episodes of the second season.
In 2018, Timony joined the cast of the long-running soap opera Home and Away, playing Ebony Harding, a vengeful woman who targets the residents of Summer Bay. He also wrote, directed, and produced his first film, Bend, which is in post-production.
In 2020, Timony appeared in the thriller-drama series The Secrets She Keeps, based on the novel by Michael Robotham. He played Grace, a transgender woman who is the best friend of one of the main characters.
In 2021, Timony starred in the comedy series Everyone Is Doing Great, created by and starring James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti, best known for their roles in One Tree Hill. He played Isabella Baker, a British actress who is the love interest of Colletti’s character.
Timony is currently working on his next project, The Future Machine, a sci-fi series that he co-created and co-stars in. The show is set in 2030 and follows a group of people who use a machine that can predict the future.
Net Worth and Income Sources
Jamie Timony is a British-born Australian actor and musician who has an estimated net worth of $700,000 as of September 2020. He has earned his wealth from his work as an actor in various films and television shows, as well as from his music career as the lead singer of the punk band These New South Whales.
Relationship with Cariba Heine
Timony was in a relationship with his H2O: Just Add Water co-star Cariba Heine, who played Rikki Chadwick, one of the mermaids. The couple met on the set of the show and dated for several years until they broke up in 2012. They remain good friends and have worked together on other projects, such as Mako: Island of Secrets and These New South Whales.
Current Girlfriend
Timony is currently dating an Australian model and actress named Purient, whose real name is unknown. The couple often posts pictures of each other on their Instagram accounts, @mossylovesyou and @purientx.
Physical Appearance
Timony has a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and a weight of 70 kg (154 lbs). He has brown hair and blue eyes. He has several tattoos on his body, including a snake on his chest, a rose on his arm, and a cross on his finger. He is of Scottish and Irish descent.
Timony is a fan of rock music and cites Nirvana, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones as some of his influences. He also enjoys surfing, skateboarding, and playing video games. He is an animal lover and has a pet dog named Ziggy.
Awards and Nominations
Timony has not received any major awards or nominations for his acting work, but he has been recognized by various online publications and fan polls. For example, he was named one of the “25 Hottest Aussie Actors Under 25” by PopSugar in 2010, and one of the “50 Sexiest Men of 2010” by Glamour UK. He was also voted the “Best Male Actor” by the fans of H2O: Just Add Water in 2009
