Wikipedia / Josef Ber
Wikipedia / Josef Ber
Josef Ber is an Australian actor, director and writer, best known for his role as Sergeant Dominic Wales in the television series Rush.
Early life
Ber grew up in Sydney Australia. He went to school at Marayong Heights Public School, Lorien Novalis and Baulkham Hills High School. He graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1997.
Ber started out as a singer in his teens, performing at Australia’s Wonderland.
Career
In addition to his role as Sergeant Dominic Wales in Rush, Ber has had recurring roles in McLeod's Daughters (2004; 2007), East West 101 (2009), Janet King (2016) and Pieces of Her (2022). He appeared in Home and Away as several characters (spanning from 1990 to 2017).
Other television appearances include guest roles in Love My Way, The Surgeon, All Saints, Young Lions, Murder Call, Wildside and Water Rats.
Ber's first stage performance, was in the musical Grease, which toured Australia and New Zealand in the early 90's. Since then he has appeared on stage regularly. He most recently toured Australia as Bill Austin in Mamma Mia! (2017–2018), and appeared as Sir Joseph Porter in H.M.S. Pinafore for Sydney Festival (2021).
Ber has written, directed, produced and edited four short films, including Jack's Promise (2015) written exclusively for Cinema Australia.
In 2024, Ber appeared in the third season of award-winning political drama Total Control. and as Hugh Horvat in the miniseries Critical Incident.
Personal life
Ber has two daughters together with his partner. He is both a rugby league and baseball fan, supporting Wests Tigers and LA Dodgers.
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1993 | Hank Williams | 1 episode | |
1998 | Owen | Episode: "Mocha Fudge" | |
Officer Colin Ryan | Episodes: #1.24 & #1.25 | ||
2000 | Michael Frampton | Episode: "Paid in Full" | |
2002 | Officer Craig Simons | Episode: "Drag Racing" | |
2004 | Dusty Crow | Episode: "Happy Families" | |
2005 | Dramatically Black | Episode: "Plains Empty" | |
Obstetric Registrar | Episode: #1.3 | ||
2004–2007 | Hugh Mcleod | 2 episodes | |
2006 | Amon Fitzsimmons | Miniseries, 1 episode | |
2007 | Bruce | Episode: "And in the End" | |
2008–2010 | Sergeant Dominic 'Dom' Wales | 41 episodes | |
2009 | Agent Doug Ford | 6 episodes | |
2011 | Blake Owens | 1 episode | |
Mr Prescott | 1 episode | ||
2012 | Adrian Penn | 1 episode | |
Ted Banton | Miniseries, 2 episodes | ||
2013 | Luis | 1 episode | |
2014 | Major Sherwin | 2 episodes | |
2015 | Australia:The Story of Us | Geoff Maiden | Miniseries, 1 episode |
2016 | Robbie Carter | 5 episodes | |
James Macintosh | Miniseries, 1 episode | ||
1990; 1999; 2005; 2006; 2012; 2017 | Dr. Matthews / Student / Johnno / Will Shepard | 14 episodes | |
2022 | Detective Shooltz | Miniseries, 2 episodes | |
2023 | Eddy (Auctioneer) | 1 episode | |
2024 | Dominic | 5 episodes | |
Hugh Horvat | 6 episodes |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1999 | Powderburn | Clay | Feature film |
2002 | Pine | TV movie | |
2003 | Joe Byrne / Orderly | Feature film | |
2005 | The Umbrella | Smoker | Short film |
2008 | Voice role | Animated stop-motion film | |
2011 | Babies from the Future | Agent Johnstone | Short film |
Things to Do | Tim | Short film | |
2012 | Treading Water | John | Short film |
2014 | Notes | Short film | |
2015 | Jack's Promise | Allistair | Short film |
Talk to Someone | Joe | Short film | |
Three Kings | Donnie / Rick / George | Short film | |
2016 | Police Officer | Feature film | |
2018 | The Defector | Teddy Knox | Short film |
2019 | Break Street | Uncle Frank | Short film |
As director, writer, producer & editor
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2005 | The Umbrella | Short film | Also cinematographer & composer |
2014 | Notes | Short film | |
2015 | Jack's Promise | Short film | |
2019 | Break Street | Short film |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1992–1993 | Festival Theatre, Adelaide, Lyric Theatre, Brisbane, State Theatre, Melbourne with Gordon/Frost Organisation | ||
1995 | Dean | ||
1996 | Philistines | Teterev | |
1996 | Dinner Guest | ||
1996 | Winchester / Richard Plantagenet | ||
1996 | |||
1996 | Baby Doll | ||
1997 | Rio Rita | ||
1999 | Polly Blue | Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney with Siren Theatre Co | |
2000 | Wanna Go Home Baby? | ||
2001 | Moisés Kaufman / Rulon Stacey / Phil Laurie / Jon Peacock / Cal Rerucha / Aaron McKinney / John McAdams / Anonymous / Reverend Davis, Baptist Minister | ||
2001 | |||
2002 | |||
2003 | Bash | Glen Street Theatre with Ulladulla Picture Co | |
2003 | Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney with Siren Theatre Co | ||
2004 | Run Rabbit Run! | Mark Courtney / Norman Nicholas / Peter Macourt | |
2005 | Rice Pudding | Seymour Centre with Siren Theatre Co for Short + Sweet | |
2005 | A Foetal Moment | Cat & Fiddle Hotel, Sydney with for Gestation Productions | |
2006 | Human Resources | Darlinghurst Theatre, Sydney with Siren Theatre Co | |
2007 | |||
2007 | Tiger Country | Eddie | |
2008 | |||
2008 | All the Blood and All the Water | Casula Powerhouse with Riverside Productions | |
2012 | Porn.Cake | Bill | |
2012 | Sydney Opera House with Kay & McLean Productions | ||
2015 | Misterman | Voiceover artist | Old Fitzroy Theatre, Sydney, Theatre Royal, Backspace, Hobart with Siren Theatre Company |
2016 | Rabbit | Eternity Playhouse, Sydney with Darlinghurst Theatre Company | |
2017 | Stables Theatre, Sydney with Siren Theatre Company | ||
2017–2018 | Bill Austin | Canberra Theatre, Lyric Theatre, Brisbane, Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Crown Perth, Princess Theatre, Melbourne, Festival Theatre, Adelaide | |
2019 | Nothing | The Man | Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart with Blue Cow Theatre Inc & Siren Theatre Company |
2021 | Sir Joseph Porter | Riverside Theatres Parramatta with Siren Theatre Company for Sydney Festival | |
Pan | |||
Responsive Project #2 |
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