Jared Turner is a New Zealand-born Australian actor, best known for his roles as Ben Maddox in Go Girls, Tarrick/Void Knight in Power Rangers Dino Fury and Cosmic Fury, and as Ty Johnson on the television series, The Almighty Johnsons.

Early life and education

Jared Philip Turner was born in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, to parents of Samoan and German descent. His family moved to Sydney, Australia, in 1980 and he went on to graduate from Theatre Nepean, University of Western Sydney in 2000.

Career

Turner played teacher Ben Maddox in Go Girls (2009–10) and as Ty Johnson on the television series, The Almighty Johnsons (2011–13). He is also recognised on New Zealand TV screens for hosting the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority's energy-saving adverts, "The Energy Spot".

Personal life

In 2014, Turner married costume designer Lissy Mayer at a wedding ceremony in Oratia, New Zealand. The couple has a blended family of four children.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre