Steven O'Donnell (actor, presenter)
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Steven O'Donnell is a New Zealand-born naturalised, Australian television presenter and actor. He is best known as "Bajo", one of the presenters of the ABC
video game review program Good Game
. O'Donnell was born in New Zealand and grew up in Brisbane
.
In 2003, O'Donnell played a minor role as a lifeguard in the film Swimming Upstream
.
In 2005, O'Donnell worked on the feature Almost with Salvatore Coco
, Ada Nicodemou
and Tony Barry
. In 2006 Steven worked on the feature Schooner of Blood.
, Midnight Zoo
, in 2006.
He now works with the ABC
in Sydney, writing for and co-hosting with Stephanie Bendixsen
a gaming show called Good Game on ABC 2 and its children's version 'Good Game: Spawn Point
' on ABC 3. For this show, he goes by the alias
"Bajo". O'Donnell also contributes to the ABC
's Radio Australia
Program, Tech Stream with Ryan Egan and talks about gaming. He has also appeared in an Australian web series
called Sharehouse Zombie Apocalypse, launched in April 2009. In December 2009, Steven has co-written the book, The Good Game Gamers' Guide to Good Gaming. In 2010, O'Donnell appeared briefly in the Australian television show, Review with Myles Barlow
.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
video game review program Good Game
Good Game
Good Game is an Australian video gaming talk show television programme created by Janet Carr and Jeremy Ray currently on ABC2. It premiered on ABC on 19 September 2006...
. O'Donnell was born in New Zealand and grew up in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
.
Independent film
He completed his first lead role in an independent feature called Scratched (DigiSPAA film festival 2005) at the age of 20. He has since appeared in over 40 short films. After moving to Sydney in 2003, O'Donnell was cast in lead roles for the independent films Wango and Malloy and Suburban Boys.In 2003, O'Donnell played a minor role as a lifeguard in the film Swimming Upstream
Swimming Upstream
Swimming Upstream is a 2003 Australian film written by Tony Fingleton and directed by Russell Mulcahy. It stars Harry McKeon, Jesse Spencer, Geoffrey Rush, and Judy Davis. It shows the life of Fingleton from childhood to adulthood, and dealing with a topsy-turvy family...
.
In 2005, O'Donnell worked on the feature Almost with Salvatore Coco
Salvatore Coco
-Biography:Coco was born in Sydney and is of Sicilian descent. He performed with Australian Theatre for Young People where he developed his talents in acting, singing, guitar, dance and cabaret. He is also a qualified chef.-Career:...
, Ada Nicodemou
Ada Nicodemou
Ada Nicodemou is a Greek Cypriot-born Australian actress, best known for her role as Leah Patterson-Baker in the soap opera Home and Away.-Early life:Nicodemou was born in Larnaca, Cyprus. She has been an Australian resident since 1987....
and Tony Barry
Tony Barry
Tony Barry is an Australian actor who has performed in 55 feature films and 45 television series, across a four-decade career.-Filmography:He is known for his roles in the 2008 film Australia, Return to Snowy River, Never Say Die, the 1988 film Surfer and The Coca-Cola Kid.After acting in...
. In 2006 Steven worked on the feature Schooner of Blood.
Television
He hosted a live interactive quiz show on Seven NetworkSeven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
, Midnight Zoo
Midnight Zoo
Midnight Zoo was an Australian late-night interactive game show broadcast in parts of Australia on the Seven Network. Midnight Zoo debuted on 31 July 2006 and was broadcast from Sydney. The same show currently has success in America, the U.K, South Africa and Poland. It was shown live throughout...
, in 2006.
He now works with the ABC
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
in Sydney, writing for and co-hosting with Stephanie Bendixsen
Stephanie Bendixsen
Stephanie Bendixsen is an Australian television presenter. She is best known as one of the presenters of the video game review show Good Game where she goes by the nickname "Hex".-Early life:Stephanie was born in Sydney, Australia...
a gaming show called Good Game on ABC 2 and its children's version 'Good Game: Spawn Point
Good Game: Spawn Point
Good Game: Spawn Point , is a spin-off of the original Good Game, which aims to review video games that are rated G or PG. Some material is also taken from its original counterpart. It debuted on ABC3 on 20 February 2010. The show originally ran for 15 minutes, but was extended to 30 minutes per...
' on ABC 3. For this show, he goes by the alias
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
"Bajo". O'Donnell also contributes to the ABC
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
's Radio Australia
Radio Australia
Radio Australia is the international broadcasting and online service operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation , Australia's public broadcaster.- History :...
Program, Tech Stream with Ryan Egan and talks about gaming. He has also appeared in an Australian web series
Web series
A web series is a series of episodes released on the Internet or also by mobile or cellular phone, and part of the newly emerging medium called web television. A single instance of a web series program is called an episode .While the popularity of web series is continuing to rise, the concept...
called Sharehouse Zombie Apocalypse, launched in April 2009. In December 2009, Steven has co-written the book, The Good Game Gamers' Guide to Good Gaming. In 2010, O'Donnell appeared briefly in the Australian television show, Review with Myles Barlow
Review with Myles Barlow
Review with Myles Barlow is an Australian satirical black comedy television series which screened on Thursday nights on ABC2 and Friday nights on ABC 1. The series began screening on 16 October 2008. It is co-written and directed by Trent O'Donnell and also co-written by Phil Lloyd. It is...
.
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Undead Undead (film) Undead is a 2003 Australian zombie horror comedy film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig and starring Felicity Mason, Mungo McKay and Rob Jenkins... |
Featured zombie | |
| Swimming Upstream Swimming Upstream Swimming Upstream is a 2003 Australian film written by Tony Fingleton and directed by Russell Mulcahy. It stars Harry McKeon, Jesse Spencer, Geoffrey Rush, and Judy Davis. It shows the life of Fingleton from childhood to adulthood, and dealing with a topsy-turvy family... |
Lifeguard | ||
| 2004 | Suburban Boys | Bob | Independent film |
| 2005 | Scratched | Donald | Independent film |
| 2006 | Wango and Malloy | Angus | Independent film |
| 2007 | Almost | William | Independent film |
| Untitled/The Trees | Boyd / Narrator | Short film | |
| The Catalpa Rescue | John Boyle O'Reilly | uncredited | |
| 2009 | Slaughtered Slaughtered Slaughtered is an Australian slasher horror film who is directed by Kate Glover, produced from Sue Brown, the movie stars Steven O’Donnell and James Kerley.-Cast:* Chloe Boreham* Cassandra Swaby* Michael Lewis... |
Jack | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | headLand HeadLand headLand is an Australian drama television series produced by the Seven Network which ran from 15 November 2005 to 21 January 2006. The Seven Network filmed 52 episodes in the first series. Production on the second series had begun before any episodes were aired.Set in a university, headLand... |
Student D | Series 1, Episode 23 |
| 2006 | Midnight Zoo Midnight Zoo Midnight Zoo was an Australian late-night interactive game show broadcast in parts of Australia on the Seven Network. Midnight Zoo debuted on 31 July 2006 and was broadcast from Sydney. The same show currently has success in America, the U.K, South Africa and Poland. It was shown live throughout... |
Himself | Presenter |
| Stepfather of the Bride | Andre | Television movie | |
| 2007–present | Good Game Good Game Good Game is an Australian video gaming talk show television programme created by Janet Carr and Jeremy Ray currently on ABC2. It premiered on ABC on 19 September 2006... |
Himself | Presenter, Producer |
| 2010 | Review with Myles Barlow Review with Myles Barlow Review with Myles Barlow is an Australian satirical black comedy television series which screened on Thursday nights on ABC2 and Friday nights on ABC 1. The series began screening on 16 October 2008. It is co-written and directed by Trent O'Donnell and also co-written by Phil Lloyd. It is... |
Himself | Series 2, Episode 2 |
| 2010 – Present | Good Game: Spawn Point Good Game: Spawn Point Good Game: Spawn Point , is a spin-off of the original Good Game, which aims to review video games that are rated G or PG. Some material is also taken from its original counterpart. It debuted on ABC3 on 20 February 2010. The show originally ran for 15 minutes, but was extended to 30 minutes per... |
Himself | Presenter |
External links
- Official web site
- About Steven "Bajo" O'Donnell on the official Good Game website
- About Steven "Bajo" O'Donnell on ABC3
- Steven "Bajo" O'Donnell official formspring page
- http://www.abc.net.au/goodgame
- http://www.zombieapocalypse.tv