Will McDonald (actor)

Will McDonald
Will McDonald
Born	21 September 1998 (age 26); Australia
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2012–present

Will McDonald (born 21 September 1998) is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Douglas 'Ca$h' Piggott on the Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High, and Jett James on Australian Soap Opera Home and Away.

Early life and education

Will McDonald was born on 21 September 1998.^[1] He discovered his passion for acting during an end of year primary school showcase.^[2]

He attended The King's School in Parramatta, Sydney, completing year 12 in 2016. He studied drama there and played a major role in the school production of The Government Inspector.^[3]

Career

In April 2012, McDonald was cast as Jett James, a delinquent teenager, in Australian soap opera Home and Away.^[4] McDonald made his debut screen appearance during Episode 5512, broadcast on 7 May 2012.^[5]

In November 2021, McDonald was cast in the Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High as Douglas "Ca$h" Piggott.^[6]

In 2022, he played Oscar in a stage performance of Let the Right One In for Darlinghurst Theatre.^[2]

In 2024, McDonald had a leading role in Stan original Thou Shalt Not Steal.^[7] He starred alongside Heartbreak High co-star Sherry-Lee Watson, who suggested him for the role.^[8]

In September 2024, Williams was announced to star in the Joanna Murray-Smith penned adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley at Sydney Theatre Company in 2025.^[9]^[10]

Recognition and accolades

In 2024, McDonald was nominated for the Heath Ledger Scholarship for emerging Australian actors.^[11]

References

^ Baxter-Wright, Dusty (17 April 2024). "Heartbreak High: Who plays Ca$h? Meet Will McDonald". Cosmopolitan.
^ ^a ^b Phillips, Issy (10 November 2022). "Will Mcdonald On Everything From His Journey Into Acting To The Legacy Of Shrek". Junkee.
^ The King's School (30 June 2024). "Congratulations to Old Boy Will McDonald ('16) on being selected for the cover of the Sydney Theatre Company's 2025 booklet for his upcoming portrayal of..." Facebook. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
^ Mercado, Andrew (5–11 May 2012). "Here comes trouble...". TV Week (18). ACP Magazines: 51.
^ "Newcomer Jett to make waves in Summer Bay". Channel 5. Northern & Shell. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
^ Burman, Nathan (22 November 2021). "Meet the cast of Netflix's Heartbreak High". Netflix.
^ Douglas, Nicole (2024). "Everything you need to know about the Stan Original Series Thou Shalt Not Steal as first-look trailer is released". nine.com.au. Nine Network.
^ "Dylan Rivers on directing Thou Shalt Not Steal". Awaye!. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 5 October 2024.
^ Jefferson, Dee (4 September 2024). "Talented Mr Ripley and the Shiralee headline Sydney Theatre Company's 2025 season". The Guardian.
^ "The Talented Mr. Ripley". Sydney Theatre Company.
^ Whittock, Jesse (19 September 2024). "'Deadloch', 'Heartbreak High' Actors Vying For Heath Ledger Scholarship 2024". Deadline.

External links

Will McDonald at IMDb

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[1] Baxter-Wright, Dusty (17 April 2024). "Heartbreak High: Who plays Ca$h? Meet Will McDonald". Cosmopolitan.

[phillips2022-2] Phillips, Issy (10 November 2022). "Will Mcdonald On Everything From His Journey Into Acting To The Legacy Of Shrek". Junkee.

[fbschool-3] The King's School (30 June 2024). "Congratulations to Old Boy Will McDonald ('16) on being selected for the cover of the Sydney Theatre Company's 2025 booklet for his upcoming portrayal of..." Facebook. Retrieved 19 October 2024.

[H&A1-4] Mercado, Andrew (5–11 May 2012). "Here comes trouble...". TV Week (18). ACP Magazines: 51.

[H&A2-5] "Newcomer Jett to make waves in Summer Bay". Channel 5. Northern & Shell. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2013.

[6] Burman, Nathan (22 November 2021). "Meet the cast of Netflix's Heartbreak High". Netflix.

[Nine.com.au-7] Douglas, Nicole (2024). "Everything you need to know about the Stan Original Series Thou Shalt Not Steal as first-look trailer is released". nine.com.au. Nine Network.

[8] "Dylan Rivers on directing Thou Shalt Not Steal". Awaye!. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 5 October 2024.

[9] Jefferson, Dee (4 September 2024). "Talented Mr Ripley and the Shiralee headline Sydney Theatre Company's 2025 season". The Guardian.

[10] "The Talented Mr. Ripley". Sydney Theatre Company.

[11] Whittock, Jesse (19 September 2024). "'Deadloch', 'Heartbreak High' Actors Vying For Heath Ledger Scholarship 2024". Deadline.

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