Firass Dirani
Firass Dirani was born in Blacktown in New South Wales, Australia on April 29, 1984. He began studying acting in 2001 at the Actors College of Theatre and Television (ACTT) and in 2014 moved to New York City where he studied at the Atlantic Theater Company. In 2010, Firass was awarded two Golden Logie Awards for his lead role as the 'King of the Cross' in the highly acclaimed Australian television series 'Underbelly: The Golden Mile'. He then went on to secure the lead role of 'Justin Baynie' in 'House Husbands' (2012) - winner of the Most Popular Television Drama at the 2013 Logie Awards and will commence filming for the fifth season in May, 2016. In late 2015, Firass played 'Vito Rinnelli' in 'Hacksaw Ridge', directed by Mel Gibson which is scheduled for release in 2016. He has since starred in American blockbusters: 'Pitch Black' opposite Vin Diesel, and 'Killer Elite', with Robert De Niro, Jason Statham and Clive Owen.