Veteran actor Andrew McFarlane was born in Albany, Western Australia, but grew up on a cattle station in Queensland. As a young adult, he studied law for a year in Melbourne, then turned to horticulture, and eventually decided on a career in acting. After graduating from the NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) in 1973, he was almost immediately cast in Crawford's drama series "Division 4." A prominent role on "The Sullivans" soon followed. McFarlane was among the original cast of "The Flying Doctors," one of Australia's most successful drama series to date. When he left the show mid-season, mainly to concentrate on theater work, the ratings dropped considerably. During his break from the series, Andrew starred opposite John Waters in the feature film "Boulvard of Broken Dreams." He also enjoyed a year off from his career, while living in London. In 1989, McFarlane returned to "The Flying Doctors," reprising his role as Dr. Tom Callaghan for a another year. Andrew McFarlane's movie credits include the dramatic thriller "Little White Lies" opposite Mimi Rogers, the aforementioned "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," ABC's "I Can't Get Stared," and the more recent "Heroes' Mountain." Television appearances include roles on "Halifax f.p," "Paradise Beach," "Water Rats," "Blue Healers" and "All Saints." McFarlane's most recent work include starring roles on "The Alice," and on the long-running classic, Australian soap "Neighbours." Andrew has also been a regular presenter on "Play School," a children's television show, for many years. He also has extensive credits in theatre, and has appeared in numerous productions, on some of Australia's largest stages. Also an aspiring writer, Andrew McFarlane currently resides in Sydney, Australia. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Jessica Gustavsson

Graduated from Australia's NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) in 1973. One of Australia's most beloved and frequently used television actors. Studied law in Melbourne for a year before he became an actor. Was in the same class as Angela Punch McGregor at NIDA. Has a younger sister named Fiona. Resides in Neutral Bay, Sydney, Australia. In Sydney, Australia, rehearsing the play "Losing Louis," with the Ensemble Theatre. Opens on 4 May, 2006. [March 2006] Starring in the play "Losing Louis" at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney, Australia. [May 2006] Starring in the Sydney Theatre Company's production of A Woman in Mind. [November 2006] Playing Bobby Hoyland on "Neighbours." [September 2005] Resides in Sydney, Australia. [January 2006] Set to star in the Australian Sci-Fi/Thriller "Antigravity," currently in pre-production. [April 2006] Currently filming the Australian tele-movie The Falls in Sydney, Australia [June 2007] In Brisbane, Australia, rehearsing the play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," with the Cremorne Theatre, Queensland. Opens on 4 October, 2007. [July 2007]