Guy Stone
{{Infobox actor
| name = Guy Stone
| image = Guy Stone.png
| caption = Guy Stone in ''USHER II'' (2010)
| birthname = Guy Mandić
| birthdate = May 5
| birthplace = [[Sydney, New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
| deathdate =
| deathplace =
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1985 – present
| website =
| spouse = Robyn Mandic (1986-present)
}}
'''Guy Stone''' (born '''Guy Mandić''') is an Australian stage, film and [[voice actor]]. He appeared in several films during the late 1980s, before he began doing voice-overs in the 1990s. Stone had several appearances on the variety television show ''[[Hey Hey It's Saturday]]'', where he became known for his musician and celebrity impersonations. He continued this work throughout the 1990s, traveling internationally, performing for large corporations. In the early 2000s, Stone toured the United States with [[ The National Theatre of Performing Arts]], performing classical [[William Shakespeare|Shakespearean]] plays.
In 2002 he performed [[Hamlet]] with the American Globe Theatre. Stone starred as John Hoiquist in the play ''The John Wayne Principle'' and played the title role in the 2006 musical ''For Christ's Sake''.<ref>http://www.allbusiness.com/services/amusement-recreation-services/4580263-1.html</ref><ref>http://www.sohothinktank.org/SohoThinkTank-OhioTheatre_Seaon0405.htm</ref><ref>http://www.newstimes.com/default/article/John-Wayne-Principle-is-spirited-power-struggle-252198.php</ref><ref>http://newsblaze.com/story/2006041110450200001.ew/topstory.html </ref>
In October 2006 Stone performed his [[One-person show|one-man show]] entitled ''Transported'' at the [[Kelowna#Venues_and_attractions|Rotary Centre for the Arts]] in [[Kelowna]], [[British Columbia]] and in [[Revelstoke, British Columbia|Revelstoke]], British Columbia.
==Background==
Stone was born to Mitch and Brana Mandic in the inner suburbs of Sydney, before moving to the [[Northern Beaches (Sydney)|Northern Beaches]].
He liaised with the Music Industry in the 1980s, working with Australian and International Bands in leading Australian venues, as a [[lighting technician]] and [[tour Manager]]. He worked with Australian rock band [[Avion (band)|Avion]] from 1982 to 1985.<ref>http://www.randallwaller.com/article.htm</ref>
From 1995 through 1999 Stone was involved with international [[corporate entertainment]] with the [[Lend Lease Corporation]], [[Pharmacia]], [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Good Year]], [[Volvo]], and [[Zurich Insurance]].
==Career==
[[Image:Sc00521b5e.jpg|thumb|alt=Alt|text-top|Stone in ''The Assignment'' (1995)]]
While in Sydney, Stone supplied voice-overs for both radio and television advertisements; he also appeared on Australian TV commericals. In 1985 he began study at the Sydney School of Creative Arts. He later began teaching acting classes at the school.<ref>http://www.hughwilson.org/tuition.html</ref>
Stone played Nero in the theatre production entitled ''Paul'esus'' in 1985. Then in 1986, he played Mr. Porterhouse in the [[Sydney Opera House]] showing of [[Mary Reibey]].
In 1995, and again in 1996, Stone co-wrote and performed in ''The Assignment''. The production had a contemporary concept, high-impact performance, and visual effects that told the story of the greatest warrior of all time, a seen through the eyes of a school child.<ref>[[Manly Daily]] Article. May 12, 1995</ref>
In 1999, Stone moved to the United States to further pursue a career in stage acting. In New York, Stone attended the the Two Year Master Program at the renowned [[Stella Adler Studio of Acting| Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting]], now the Stella Adler Studio of Acting.<ref>http://www.stellaadler.com/history.html</ref> He studied under an acclaimed faculty with Master Classes under Viachslav Dolkachev, Director of the [[Moscow Art Theater]], and Acting teacher Yoshi Oida. He has also work-shopped with American actor [[Philip Seymour Hoffman]].
His work in the US has been predominately stage acting, although recently he has taken part in several films. Stone played Anthony (Tony) Powers in the independent film ''Happiness Highway'' (2010) as well as William Stendal, the lead role in the short film ''USHER II'' (2010).
===Theatre===
{| class="wikitable"
|-'''Stage'''
! Year
! Play
! Role
|-
| 1985
| Paul'esus
| Nero
|-
| 1987
| Mary Reibey
| Mr. Porterhouse
|-
| 2001
| [[Romeo & Juliet]]
| Benvolio/ Lord Capulet
|-
| 2001
| [[Mirita]]
| Gadi
|-
| 2001
| [[Travesties]]
| [[Vladimir Lenin]]
|-
| 2001
| [[King Lear]]
| Lear
|-
| 2001
| [[Richard III]]
| Richard
|-
| 2001
| [[The Crucible]]
| John Proctor
|-
| 2001
| [[Glengarry Glen Ross]]
| Roma
|-
| 2002
| [[Hamlet]]
| Claudius
|-
| 2002
| Kraken
| Turkish Clerk/ English Priest
|-
| 2003
| Welcome Wagon
| Al
|-
| 2003
| Witnesses
| Centurion
|-
| 2004
| [[Macbeth]]
| Banquo
|-
| 2004
| John Wayne Principle
| John Hoiquist
|-
|2005
|Dreamers of the Day
|
|-
| 2005
| Perfectly Clear
| John Eirlichman
|-
| 2006
| For Christ's Sake (Musical)
| Jesus
|-
| 2006
| Transported
| All Roles
|-
| 2008
| [[Betrayal (play)|Betrayal]]
| Robert
|}
===Film===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Role
|-
| 1988
| [[Dadah Is Death]]
| John
|-
| 1988
| [[A Dangerous Life|Four Day Revolution]]
| Peter
|-
| 2010
| USHER II
| William Stendal
|-
| 2010
| Happiness Highway
| Anthony Powers
|}
===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Show
! Role
|-
| 1988
|[[Rafferty's Rules]]
| Chris
|-
| 1993
| [[Hey Hey It's Saturday]]
| Multiple Characters
|-
| 1994
| Hey Hey It's Saturday
| Multiple Characters
|-
| 1996
| Hey Hey It's Saturday
| Multiple Impressions
|}
==Personal life==
Stone is married with three children. He moved to [[New York]] with his family in 1999, where he currently lives.{{fact|date=February 2010}}
==References==
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