Josef Ber is an Australian actor, director and writer, best known for his role as Sergeant Dominic Wales in the television series Rush.

Early life

Ber grew up in Sydney Australia. He went to school at Marayong Heights Public School, Lorien Novalis and Baulkham Hills High School. He graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1997. Ber started out as a singer in his teens, performing at Australia’s Wonderland.

Career

In addition to his role as Sergeant Dominic Wales in Rush, Ber has had recurring roles in McLeod's Daughters (2004; 2007), East West 101 (2009), Janet King (2016) and Pieces of Her (2022). He appeared in Home and Away as several characters (spanning from 1990 to 2017). Other television appearances include guest roles in Love My Way, The Surgeon, All Saints, Young Lions, Murder Call, Wildside and Water Rats. Ber's first stage performance, was in the musical Grease, which toured Australia and New Zealand in the early 90's. Since then he has appeared on stage regularly. He most recently toured Australia as Bill Austin in Mamma Mia! (2017–2018), and appeared as Sir Joseph Porter in H.M.S. Pinafore for Sydney Festival (2021). Ber has written, directed, produced and edited four short films, including Jack's Promise (2015) written exclusively for Cinema Australia. In 2024, Ber appeared in the third season of award-winning political drama Total Control. and as Hugh Horvat in the miniseries Critical Incident.

Personal life

Ber has two daughters together with his partner. He is both a rugby league and baseball fan, supporting Wests Tigers and LA Dodgers.

Filmography

Television

Film

As director, writer, producer & editor

Theatre