William McKenna
On stage, he starred as Draco Malfoy's son Scorpius in the Melbourne staging of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from 2018 to 2020, a role for which he was nominated for Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play at the 19th Helpmann Awards and won Best Performance in a Theatre Production at the 37th Green Room Awards. On television, he played Ben Ripley in Nowhere Boys and Ed Kennedy in The Messenger, an adaptation of Markus Zusak's novel of the same name.
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Date of Death: March 04, 1950
Birth Place: Jersey City, NJ, USA
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BIO
On stage, he starred as Draco Malfoy's son Scorpius in the Melbourne staging of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from 2018 to 2020, a role for which he was nominated for Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play at the 19th Helpmann Awards and won Best Performance in a Theatre Production at the 37th Green Room Awards.
On television, he played Ben Ripley in Nowhere Boys and Ed Kennedy in The Messenger, an adaptation of Markus Zusak's novel of the same name.
In 2023, he starred as Matthew, a nervous personal assistant to the fictitious Australian monarch, in the BBC sitcom Queen of Oz, created by English comedian Catherine Tate.
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VIDEO: Get A First Look At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne
by Alan Henry - 2019-07-11 11:41:05
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WHO THE HELL IS HAMISH? Wraps Filming for Paramount+
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026
Filming has wrapped on the Paramount+ drama WHO THE HELL IS HAMISH?, starring Dominic Cooper and Claire van der Boom, shot in Queensland ahead of a global premiere.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026
Filming has wrapped on the Paramount+ drama WHO THE HELL IS HAMISH?, starring Dominic Cooper and Claire van der Boom, shot in Queensland ahead of a global premiere.
Australian Premiere of MILKED Comes to fortyfivedownstairs Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024
Award-winning UK playwright Simon Longman's hilarious, poignant tragicomedy MILKED makes its Australian premiere at fortyfivedownstairs in March 2024, presented by The Ninth Floor Productions.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024
Award-winning UK playwright Simon Longman's hilarious, poignant tragicomedy MILKED makes its Australian premiere at fortyfivedownstairs in March 2024, presented by The Ninth Floor Productions.
ADMISSIONS By MTC Makes Australian Debut
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2022
Starring Kat Stewart (Heisenberg) and William McKenna (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), MTC'S Admissions is a scorching satire that holds a mirror up to privilege and power through the lens of the education system and makes its Australian debut from 5 March – 9 April.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2022
Starring Kat Stewart (Heisenberg) and William McKenna (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), MTC'S Admissions is a scorching satire that holds a mirror up to privilege and power through the lens of the education system and makes its Australian debut from 5 March – 9 April.
Melbourne Theatre Company Announces Season 2022
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021
Artistic Director & CEO Brett Sheehy has unveiled his final season for Melbourne Theatre Company – a program of 11 stellar productions including both new Australian and critically acclaimed international works.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021
Artistic Director & CEO Brett Sheehy has unveiled his final season for Melbourne Theatre Company – a program of 11 stellar productions including both new Australian and critically acclaimed international works.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2019
Establishing itself as the premier attraction for visitors to Melbourne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has extended the booking period with new tickets made available for performances up until and including Sunday, July 12th, 2020. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11.00am on Tuesday 22nd October via the official website HarryPotterThePlay.com.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2019
Establishing itself as the premier attraction for visitors to Melbourne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has extended the booking period with new tickets made available for performances up until and including Sunday, July 12th, 2020. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11.00am on Tuesday 22nd October via the official website HarryPotterThePlay.com.
Wake Up With BWW 7/12: SLAVE PLAY to Open at the Golden, Kara Lindsay Returns to BEAUTIFUL, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2019
Today's top stories: Slave Play will open at the Golden, Kara Lindsay returns to Beautiful, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2019
Today's top stories: Slave Play will open at the Golden, Kara Lindsay returns to Beautiful, and more!
VIDEO: Get A First Look At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne
by Alan Henry - Jul 11, 2019
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Australian production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD! Check out the production video!
by Alan Henry - Jul 11, 2019
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Australian production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD! Check out the production video!
New Block Of Tickets On Sale Next Week For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2019
Due to strong demand, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will extend its booking period by an additional eight weeks. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11am on Thursday July 18, 2019 at HarryPotterThePlay.com, with new tickets made available for performances at Melbourne's Princess Theatre up until and including Sunday May 17, 2020.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2019
Due to strong demand, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will extend its booking period by an additional eight weeks. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11am on Thursday July 18, 2019 at HarryPotterThePlay.com, with new tickets made available for performances at Melbourne's Princess Theatre up until and including Sunday May 17, 2020.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases 50,000 New Tickets
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019
A new block of tickets for record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am this Tuesday May 7, 2019, via the official website HarryPotterThePlay.com. The booking period will be extended, with new tickets made available for performances up until and including Sunday March 22, 2020.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019
A new block of tickets for record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am this Tuesday May 7, 2019, via the official website HarryPotterThePlay.com. The booking period will be extended, with new tickets made available for performances up until and including Sunday March 22, 2020.
BWW Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Bewitches Australian Audiences at Princess Theatre
by Bayley Turner - Feb 24, 2019
by Bayley Turner - Feb 24, 2019
Photo Flash: First Look at the Australian Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2019
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will mark its Australian premiere with a red carpet gala opening this Saturday February 23 at Melbourne's Princess Theatre. One play presented in two parts, Part One will begin at 1:30 PM and Part Two at 7 PM AEDT.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2019
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will mark its Australian premiere with a red carpet gala opening this Saturday February 23 at Melbourne's Princess Theatre. One play presented in two parts, Part One will begin at 1:30 PM and Part Two at 7 PM AEDT.
Photo Flash: First Look At The Witches And Wizards Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Melbourne
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2019
Official character portraits of the Australian cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have been released ahead of the first preview performance at Melbourne's Princess Theatre tonight. See the family photos below!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2019
Official character portraits of the Australian cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have been released ahead of the first preview performance at Melbourne's Princess Theatre tonight. See the family photos below!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches Digital Lottery For Australian Production
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2019
From this Friday 11 January the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will begin releasing 40 tickets for every performance of the play for $40 per part. These tickets are known as the "Friday Forty" and are for some of the best seats in the theatre. They will be released each Friday for the following week's performances. Entries for the first Friday Forty are now open and close at 1:00PM AEDT on Friday 11 January.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2019
From this Friday 11 January the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will begin releasing 40 tickets for every performance of the play for $40 per part. These tickets are known as the "Friday Forty" and are for some of the best seats in the theatre. They will be released each Friday for the following week's performances. Entries for the first Friday Forty are now open and close at 1:00PM AEDT on Friday 11 January.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Block of Tickets For Australian Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2018
A new block of tickets for record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am tomorrow, Tuesday November 27, 2018, via the official website www.HarryPotterThePlay.com.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2018
A new block of tickets for record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am tomorrow, Tuesday November 27, 2018, via the official website www.HarryPotterThePlay.com.
New Ticket Block Announced For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2018
With rehearsals underway in Melbourne, a new block of tickets for the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am on Tuesday November 27, 2018 via the official website www.HarryPotterThePlay.com.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2018
With rehearsals underway in Melbourne, a new block of tickets for the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am on Tuesday November 27, 2018 via the official website www.HarryPotterThePlay.com.
Photo Flash: The Full Company of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Australia Heads Into Rehearsals
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2018
Rehearsals for the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have begun in Melbourne, with the first images of the full company released.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2018
Rehearsals for the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have begun in Melbourne, with the first images of the full company released.
Gareth Reeves and More Will Lead the Cast of Australian Premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018
The cast has been announced for the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018
The cast has been announced for the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
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William McKenna has written 1 shows including The Road to Mandalay (Lyricist).
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