Christopher "Kick" Gurry (b. 1978) is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles in films such as Looking for Alibrandi (1999), Garage Days (2002), Speed Racer (2008), and Edge of Tomorrow (2014), and has also starred in several television series.

Early life and education

Gurry was born in Melbourne, Australia. He got his nickname when his brother could not say Christopher so he said "Kicker". When he got into high school, he shortened it to "Kick". He studied at Wesley College, Melbourne.[citation needed]

Career

Gurry initially appeared in television guest roles in Raw FM, SeaChange, State Coroner, Wildside and Halifax f.p.. He then starred in his breakthrough Australian film roles as Jacob Coote in Looking for Alibrandi (2000) and Freddy in Garage Days (2002).

He went on to appear in American feature films Spartan (2004, alongside Val Kilmer and William H. Macy), Daltry Calhoun (2005, with Johnny Knoxville), Speed Racer (2008, with Emile Hirsch), Edge of Tomorrow (2014, opposite Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt), Jupiter Ascending (2016, with Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis) and War Machine (2017, alongside Brad Pitt).

He starred in several Australian television series including miniseries The Alice as Darren (2005–2006), seasons 2 and 3 of Tangle as Joe Kovac (2010–2012) and 4 episodes of Offspring (2012). He had appearances in American series Cybergeddon (2012) and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2014).

In 2016, Gurry joined the filming for American drama series Ten Days in the Valley (opposite Kyra Sedgwick) appearing as Pete Greene for all 10 episodes. In 2021, he appeared as Mac in the Australian ABC surf drama miniseries Barons.

In 2022, Gurry created, wrote and directed the 6 episode Stan original series Caught, as well as playing the role of Dylan Fox. American actor Sean Penn contacted Gurry to ask to produce the series, and also went on to star in it, alongside Matthew Fox, Susan Sarandon, Alexander England, Lincoln Younes and Bryan Brown. In 2023 the series was released in Australia to mixed reviews, but was delayed by UK streaming platform ITVx because of the start of the Gaza war.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023CaughtDylan FoxSeason 1, 6 episodes
2022BaronsMacMiniseries, 3 episodes
2017–19Friends from CollegeTagSeasons 1–2, 3 episodes
2017–18Sense8PuckSeason 2, 5 episodes
2018Hollywood MomTedSeason 1, 1 episode: Pilot
2017Ten Days in the ValleyPete GreeneSeason 1, 10 episodes
2014CSI: CyberClikkSeason 14, episode 21: "Kitty"
2012CybergeddonRabbit RosenSeason 1, 2 episodes
Cybergeddon ZipsSeason 1, episode 3: "Rabbit"
OffspringAdamSeason 3, 4 episodes
2010–12TangleJoe KovacSeasons 2–3, 12 episodes
2006Two TwistedJenkinsMiniseries, episode 11: "Jailbreak"
2005–06The AliceDarrenMiniseries, 10 episodes
2002Young LionsDannySeason 1, episode 22: "Serial Killer: Part 2"
1999Halifax f.p.LukeSeason 4, episode 1: "Someone You Know"
WildsideSteveSeason 2, episode 14
1998State CoronerJoshSeason 2, episode 9: "Three's a Crowd"
SeaChangeJeromeSeason 1, episode 9: "Balls and Friggin Good Luck"
1997Raw FMTobySeason 1, 2 episodes

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022McCrorey RoadFrankShort film
2020At The Edge of NightSneakShort film
2017War MachineTom HowardFeature film
2015Jupiter AscendingVladieFeature film
2014Edge of TomorrowGriffFeature film
2013Off CourseChazShort film
2011Spider WalkGregShort film
2011CocksAlphaShort film
2008Speed RacerSparkyFeature film
2005Daltry CalhounFrankie StrunkFeature film
2004SpartanAgent JonesFeature film
2003Good Luck Jeffrey BrownJeffrey BrownShort film
2002Garage DaysFreddyFeature film
2001The Big HouseSonnyShort film
Buffalo SoldiersFeature film
2000Looking for AlibrandiJacob CooteFeature film
1998The Thin Red LineSoldier (uncredited)Feature film
Denial FMSlinkShort film
1996Inner SanctuaryStreet WalkerFeature film

Production

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023CaughtWriter, Creator, Director6 episodes

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