Paul Mercurio
Actor

Paul Mercurio Net Worth

Paul Mercurio was born in Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia in 1963 and was inspired to dance by Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock. He went on to pursue a career in dance, attending the West Australian Ballet Company and the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne. He then joined the Sydney Dance Company and met his wife Andrea Toy. His career took off when he was asked to choreograph for Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom and he was cast in the lead role. He went on to form his own dance company, the Australian Choreographic Ensemble, and acted in several movies, including Exit to Eden and Joseph. He has also done television work and is currently a Coopers spokesman. He has chosen to stay in Australia with his family rather than pursue a career in Los Angeles.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Miscellaneous Crew, Editorial Department
Birth Day March 31, 1963
Birth Place  Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia, Australia
Age 60 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries
Spouse(s) Andrea Mercurio
Family Gus Mercurio (father)
Website www.paulmercurio.com

💰 Net worth: $850,000 (2024)

Paul Mercurio, an esteemed figure in the Australian entertainment industry, has an estimated net worth of $850,000 in 2024. Recognized for his versatile skills and contributions as an actor, miscellaneous crew member, and editorial department personnel, Mercurio has made significant strides within the field. Throughout his career, he has showcased his talent in various projects, leaving an indelible mark on audiences. With his continued dedication and impressive expertise, Mercurio's net worth is testament to his success and enduring presence in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1963

Mercurio was born in Swan Hill, Victoria in 1963 and began ballet at nine. By the age of 19 in 1982, he was Principal Dancer with the Sydney Dance Company – a position he held for 10 years. During this time, he was commissioned to choreograph six works performed by the company. Mercurio left the Sydney Dance Company in August 1992 to found the Australian Choreographic Ensemble which danced from 1992 to 1995, where he was the Director, Principal Dancer and Principal Choreographer.

1993

Mercurio made his film debut in Strictly Ballroom, receiving an Australian Film Institute Award nomination in 1993. His film credits have included: Exit to Eden, Back of Beyond, Così, Red Ribbon Blues, Welcome to Woop Woop, The Dark Planet, The First 9½ Weeks, Kick and Sydney – A Story of a City. He starred, wrote, choreographed, produced and directed the short film Spilt Milk. Mercurio made his TV debut in a documentary on his life called Life's Burning Desire in 1992. He starred in the lead role of Joseph in the Emmy award–winning US TV mini-series The Bible: Joseph in 1995. Later, he joined the ensemble cast for the 1998 mini-series drama The Day of the Roses, depicting the 1977 Granville railway disaster. Most recently, Paul has taken roles in independent films, such as 2016's Hunting for Shadows.

2004

Mercurio has appeared in popular Australian shows such as, Blue Heelers, All Saints, Murder Call, Medivac, Heartbreak High, Water Rats, and The Day of the Roses. Mercurio continues to dance and choreograph professionally. He was a movement consultant on the Will Smith movie I, Robot, and has choreographed an American TV campaign for Coca-Cola, the Harry M Miller production of Jesus Christ Superstar and Annie Get Your Gun. In January 2004, he appeared on stage in The Full Monty. Mercurio teaches full-time students at Dance World Studios in Melbourne, Australia.

2008

Mercurio was a judge on both the Australian and New Zealand versions of Dancing with the Stars until August 2008, when he was dropped from the judging panel of the Australian version. Dancing with the Stars Australia was broadcast on Channel Seven from 2004 to 2007. He was a judge in the New Zealand version. In 2008, he began hosting a series called Mercurio's Menu where he travels Australia, cooking in different locations.

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