Ainsley Melham
Australian actor (born 1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ainsley Melham (born 2 December 1991) is an Australian actor and theatre performer. He began his career as a member of Australian children's musical group Hi-5 from 2013 to 2016, starring in the television series and performing in international tours. He later found success as a prominent theatre performer in Australia and the United States.
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Born | (1991-12-02) 2 December 1991 (age 32)[1] |
Education | St Stanislaus' College,Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) |
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Years active | 2012–present |
Website | ainsleymelham |
Melham played the title role in the Australian debut of Disney's Aladdin from 2016 to 2018 and later transferred this role to the Broadway production in 2019.[2][3] Melham is also known for his starring roles in Australian productions such as Xanadu and Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. He originated the role of Dwayne in the pre-Broadway premiere of Boop! The Musical in 2023.
Melham was nominated for a Helpmann Award for Best Male Actor in a Musical for his role as Aladdin in 2017.