Ryan Moloney | |
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 Moloney in September 2024 | |
| Born | (1979-11-24)24 November 1979 (age 45)[1] Victoria, Australia[citation needed] |
| Education | Heathmont College/Emmaus College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Ryan Moloney (born 24 November 1979) is an Australian actor, known for his portrayal of the fictional characterJarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi in the Australian soap operaNeighbours from 1995 until his departure in 2025.[2][3]
Moloney's first acting experience was with the Merilyn Brend Children's Teenagers and Adults Theatre Company in outer-eastern Melbourne when he was ten years old. He starred in their youth repertory production ofThe Purple Pumpernickel. His first role in a feature film was playing a thug inSay a Little Prayer (1993),[2] based on theRobin Klein novelCame Back to Show You I Could Fly.
Moloney initially auditioned for the role ofBrett Stark inNeighbours.[4] He did not get the role but later appeared as a one-off character named Cyborg in 1994.[5] He was later recalled to play Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi, brother of established character Kevin "Stonefish" Rebecchi. This was a one-scene role, which aired on 23 January 1995.[6] This became a recurring guest role and as the character proved popular it became a regular role in 1996.[7] In April 2004 he was nominated for a Golden Rose of Montreux award for Best Actor in a Soap for his work inNeighbours.[2]
Moloney appeared in theCinderellapantomime asButtons in 2005 and 2007.[2][8]
In 2012, Moloney made an appearance onBig Brother's Bit on the Side.[9] That same year, he appeared with his formerNeighbours co-star,Mark Little, in an episode ofCelebrity Wedding Planner broadcast on 3 September 2012.[10]
In 2013 Moloney appeared onCelebrity Big Brother broadcast onChannel 5. He finished in third place.[11] Ryan stated in an interview withLorraine Kelly
Shortly into it, I watched some footage that they had shot and edited in a particular way and I realised that I couldn't actually be myself in there because they can edit it however they want. And the fact that I got to protect the Neighbours brand. But in terms of an experience, it was a crazy experience. It was a one-in-a-lifetime experience.[12]
Moloney subsequently took up the roles of Jack inDick Whittington at Dunstable's Grove Theatre in 2013 andButtons inCinderella at the Stag Theatre inSevenoaks in 2014.[13] He appeared in a documentary special celebratingNeighbours' 30th anniversary titledNeighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which aired in Australia and the UK in March 2015.[14][15]
Moloney has filmed a part in the upcoming film titledResidence, playing Cyril the King.[16] Following the cancellation ofNeighbours in 2022, Moloney featured inThe Masked Singer.[17] He returned to Neighbours when filming resumed in April 2023, broadcast September 2023.[3]
On 27 June 2024, Moloney announced that he would be leavingNeighbours after playing Toadie for almost 30 years.[18][19] He also announced that he would be pursuing a directing career and had begun training. He also directed an episode ofNeighbours.[20] Moloney later admitted that it was not his choice to leave. However, he had been thinking about leaving the show in 2022, before it was cancelled, but agreed to return for the revival.[21] In September 2024, Moloney embarked on a one-man show around the UK calledToad on the Road.[22]
Moloney is married to Alison Hayward and the couple have two children, Erin Moloney and Jack Moloney.[23]
Moloney is an active patron of the Down Syndrome Association of Victoria,[2] and has been involved with the Victorian Police Department's Films For Schools Youth project.[2][when?] He also participates in the Forgotten Children Rescue Foundation charity.[2]
In 2010, Moloney became a spokesman for weight loss company Lite and Easy, successfully losing 17 kg in 13 weeks.[24] He also competed in the St. George Melbourne Marathon, completing the race in the official time of 03:46:32.[25]
In early 2011, Moloney revealed that he was training to be a pilot.[26] He took on the hobby in between filming forNeighbours and aims to fly commercial planes in the future.[26]
He attended school atHeathmont College andEmmaus College.[citation needed]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Say a Little Prayer | Thug | |
| 1994 | Neighbours | Cyborg | 1 episode (episode #2123) |
| 1995–2025 | Neighbours | Toadfish Rebecchi | Regular role |
| 2000 | Enemies Closer | Terry | |
| 2005 | Dick & Dom in da Bungalow | Himself[27] | Also called 'Toadie from Neighbours' |
| 2006 | Massacre of the Innocents | Simon | Short film |
| 2013 | Celebrity Big Brother 11 | Himself | Reality |
| 2015 | Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite | Himself | Documentary |
| 2015 | Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell | The Duke of Wales | Comedy |
| 2022 | The Masked Singer | Himself | |
| TBA | Residence | Cyril the King | Film |