Travis Burns (actor)
Travis Robert Burns (born 23 April 1991) is an Australian actor and model. He first came to prominence with his role in the American action-drama television series, SAF3 (2013). He played Tyler Brennan in the long-running Australian television soap opera Neighbours from 2015 to 2019. After leaving Neighbours, Burns starred in the romance film Sunrise in Heaven (2019) and television films The Wrong Boy Next Door (2019), The Christmas Listing (2020), and Save the Wedding (2021).
Career edit
Acting edit
Burns's first acting role was in SAF3, an American action-drama television series which follows the daily challenges of the Sea, Air, and Fire ("SAF") divisions of the Malibu Fire Department. Burns stars throughout the series as lifeguard Chase Robertson, appearing in eight episodes of the drama. SAF3 was primarily filmed in South African locations such as Cape Town and Camps Bay Beach, and the series premiered on The CW in September 2013. He later relocated to the United States as to further his career in acting, having auditioned for roles in films such as The Fault in Our Stars (2014), and Terminator Genisys (2015), albeit the aspiring actor was unsuccessful.[1]
On 30 October 2014, the Neighbours official website announced that Burns had been cast as Tyler Brennan, the younger brother of established character Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor).[2] Burns, who was based in the United States at the time, was asked to audition for the part in early 2014. After securing the role, Burns relocated back to Australia.[3] Of his casting, he said: "When you score a role on a show as iconic as Neighbours, you don't say no. It's especially cool to be joining the show in its 30th–anniversary year. I feel like I've arrived at the perfect time."[3] Burns had previously met McGregor through their modelling agency and believed that they had developed a "brotherly spark" through that connection, which he felt helped him secure the role.[3] He also believed the role was meant to be his as his young nephew also shares the name Tyler.[3] Burns made his screen debut as Tyler on 6 February 2015.[1] Burns's partner, Emma Lane, portrayed Courtney Grixti from 2015 to 2018, a recurring character in the series. The two characters were romantically linked during the series' 32nd season.[4] Complementing his role in Neighbours, Burns has appeared as Tyler in three spin–offs of the series; Summer Stories, Pipe Up,[5] and Neighbours vs Time Travel.[6]
In December 2017, Fiona Byrne of the Herald Sun reported that Burns would be leaving Neighbours in the coming months to pursue other acting roles in the United States.[7] His exit scenes aired on 27 February 2018,[8] but he reprised the role for a brief return in October 2018.[9] Following his exit from Neighbours, Burns made a short film with his former co-star Felix Mallard called Money Is Just a Barbell.[10] Burns appears in the 2019 romance drama film Sunrise in Heaven, which was adapted from Jan Gilbert Hurst's novel His Sunrise My Sunset.[11] That same year, Burns starred in The Wrong Boy Next Door on Lifetime Movie Network, alongside Vivica A. Fox who also produced the film.[12]
Also in 2019, Burns played Prince Jack in A Christmas Princess, alongside Shein Mompremier.[13] In 2020, Burns starred in The Christmas Listing, his second holiday film and the first to air on Lifetime.[14] The following year, he starred in romance film Save the Wedding with Kacey Landoll,[15] and appeared in three episode of romance series Trevor and the Virgin.[16] Burns stars in Jacob Johnston's horror thriller Dreamcatcher. The film features an ensemble cast, including Zachary Gordon, whose characters attempt to avenge the death of their friend at a music festival, but find themselves being stalked by the same killer.[17] In 2022, Burns appeared in the holiday-themed thriller mystery It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Murder for Lifetime.[18] In 2023, Burns appeared opposite Taylor Ann Thompson in Lifetime's Christmas film, Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas, starring Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills, and Nicollette Sheridan.[19]
Modelling edit
Aside from acting, Burns is a model by profession.[1] In September 2015, Burns was featured naked in a Cosmopolitan magazine centrefold, as part of Neighbours 30th anniversary celebrations, but also to raise funds for cancer research.[20] Later that month, Burns was listed as one of Cleo magazine's top–30 "Bachelor of the Year" nominees for 2015.[21][22]
Personal life edit
Burns was born on 23 April 1991, in Bacchus Marsh, a regional centre of Victoria, Australia.[23][24] Burns has been in a relationship with model, actress and fellow Neighbours star, Emma Lane, since 2013; in March 2016, the couple announced their engagement.[25] They married on 16 December 2017 on the Bellarine Peninsula.[26] In July 2023, Burns announced that he and Lane were expecting their first child in December.[27] Their child was born in November 2023.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sunrise in Heaven | Teen Steve | Direct-to-video |
| 2021 | Dreamcatcher | Dylan 'DJ Dreamcatcher' |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SAF3 | Chase Robertson | Series regular; 8 episodes |
| 2015–2019 | Neighbours | Tyler Brennan | 714 episodes |
| 2016 | Neighbours: Summer Stories | Web series; 2 episodes | |
| 2016–2017 | Neighbours: Pipe Up | Web series; 12 episodes | |
| 2017 | Neighbours vs. Time Travel | Web series; 2 episodes | |
| 2019 | The Wrong Boy Next Door | John | Television film |
| A Christmas Princess | Prince Jack | Television film | |
| 2020 | The Christmas Listing | Chad Everest | Television film |
| 2021 | Save the Wedding | Tyler | Television film |
| 2022 | It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder | Matt | Television film |
| 2023 | Trapped in the Cabin | Nathan Andrews | Television film |
| Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas | Alex | Television film |
References edit
- ^ a b c Bucklow, Andrew (6 February 2015). "Meet Travis Burns, Australia's newest TV hunk". news.com.au. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "Scott takes on big brother role..." Tenplay.com.au. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ a b c d Field, Melissa (6–19 November 2014). "Moving in!". TV Week Soap Extra (8).
- ^ Dainty, Sophie (29 October 2015). "Neighbours spoilers: Travis Burns confirms girlfriend Emma Lane is reprising her role as Courtney". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Dainty, Sophie (14 December 2016). "She's back! Neighbours' Imogen Willis makes a surprise return in the show's spin-off series". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (22 October 2017). "Neighbours brings back Paul Robinson's son Robert for Halloween time travel series". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Byrne, Fiona (16 December 2017). "Neighbours stars Emma Lane and Travis Burns wedding on Bellarine Peninsula". Herald Sun. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (17 February 2018). "Neighbours spoiler: Susan is stunned by Izzy's plan for Karl". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (8 October 2018). "Neighbours confirms Tyler Brennan return as he comes face-to-face with Piper Willis again". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Dainty, Sophie (2 March 2018). "Neighbours star Travis Burns and Felix Mallard team up for short film after show exits". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Law, Jeannie (6 February 2019). "'Sunrise in Heaven' to tell true story about power of love in face of tragedy (first look)". The Christian Post. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
- ^ Harnick, Chris (6 June 2019). "Vivica A. Fox and Lifetime Movie Network Have Your Summer Covered With a Whole Bunch of Wrong Movies". E! Online. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ Snierson, Dan (22 November 2019). "Everything you need to know about all 105 new Christmas TV movies". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ Dubois, Lauren (30 November 2020). "'The Christmas Listing' Lifetime Movie Premiere: Trailer, Synopsis, Cast". International Business Times. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (6 May 2021). "'Save the Wedding' is an impressive romance film by Jake Helgren". Digital Journal. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Trevor and the Virgin". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (24 January 2019). "Zachary Gordon, Niki Koss, Olivia Sui & More To Star In Indie Horror 'Dreamcatcher'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Blu, Jasmine (1 December 2022). "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Murder Exclusive Clip: Diana's Epiphany!". TV Fanatic. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (3 October 2023). "Lifetime To Air '80s Themed Holiday Movie With Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills & Nicollette Sheridan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Neighbours star Travis Burns is our Cosmo naked centrefold". Cosmopolitan. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ "Inspired by Hollywood blockbuster Magic Mike XXL the finalists for Cleo Bachelors make a splash". The Daily Telegraph. 21 September 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ "TV Stars Dominate 2015 Cleo Bachelor Of The Year Nominees". TV Week. 21 September 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Harris, Jamie (3 November 2014). "Neighbours: Travis Burns cast as Mark Brennan's younger brother Tyler". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Burns, Travis. "Travis Burns – About". Facebook. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Fletcher, Harry (27 March 2016). "Real-life Neighbours engagement! Travis Burns reveals that he's proposed to Emma Lane". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ James, Sarah (17 December 2017). "Neighbours star Travis Burns marries fiancé Emma Lane after a year-long engagement". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ Lewis, George (20 July 2023). "Former Neighbours star Travis Burns and wife Emma Lane announce baby news". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 July 2023.