Dean Daley-Jones is an Australian actor who played the lead role in the 2010 film Mad Bastards which was directed by Brendan Fletcher. He had a supporting role in Ivan Sen's 2011 film, Toomelah. He has also had roles in Australian television series Redfern Now and The Gods of Wheat Street.

Background Dean Daley Jones is a member of the Nyoongar tribe.ABC.net.au - Redfern Now, CHARACTERS, EPISODE 5 - INDIGO

Daley-Jones had had trouble with the law which was evident in his late 20s. In 2007 and aged in his mid 30s, he moved to Broome to get a new start. He then began his quest to change things in his life and was working as a builder's laborer. One day he found out about a "Blackfella" film being made in the area and he showed up for a job as a crewman.The Advertiser, 4 May 2011 - A Mad Bastard on a new path - Andrew Fenton He started off with him doing manual work carrying and move equipment. He gave an account of his own life story to contribute to the film Mad Bastards, and ended up getting the lead role.Deadly Vibe, 14 June 2011 - Turning Points – Dean Daley-Jones The character he played in the film, TJ wasn't too far from the man he used to be. He had anger issues due to the way his people were treated. He didn't always deal with situations in the right way.The Independent, Saturday 14 May 2011 - Life imitates art as 'Mad Bastards' movie star is jailed for killing - Kathy Marks He was aware of the impact and the message portrayed in the film and who it can reach.The Sydney Morning Herald, 29 April 2011 - Reality hits home - Jim Schembri

Daley-Jones ended up being a mentor to Aboriginal prisoners. It started when Lea McKay, the coordinator of Aboriginal prison services watched Mad Bastards and seeing Daley-Jones in it she knew she had to get hold of him. As a result he visited Casuarina Prison to talk to Aboriginal prisoners about breaking the crime cycle.The West Australian, Wed, 6 July 2011 - Mad Bastards star a role model for real prisoners - MICHELLE RIDLEY

Film career In Mad Bastards he plays the part of TJ, who is the father of a boy who has had trouble with the law. The boy's grandfather (played by Greg Tait) is the local policeman Texas . He sends him to a camp for a couple of weeks. TJ and Texas eventually clash physically.Australian Screen An NFSA Website - Mad Bastards (2011), SynopsisArena Magazine, 112 June 2011 - MAD BASTARDS He was interviewed by Onya Magazine about his work in the film.Onya Magazine, 17 May 2011 - Dean Daley-Hughes, Actor By Matthew Pejkovic

He had a role in the 2011 film, Toomelah which was directed by Ivan Sen. In the film he plays the part of Bruce a gang leader.TV Guide - Toomelah - Full Cast & Crew Also that year, "Walk Tall, Stand Strong'" was released. Part of the sixth season of Deadly Yarns, he both wrote and directed the documentary short.ScreenHub, 25 Nov 2011 - News > Television > Company Announcements, Dean Daley-Jones: makes directorial debut

In Redfern Now he played the part of a tough late 30s, Aboriginal man Indigo who is released from jail for killing a man in a street fight. He has to deal with certain personal issues, one of which is his thoughts on his wife's fidelity.ABC.net.au - Redfern Now, CHARACTERS, EPISODE 5 - INDIGO

He had a role in the 2018 film, Flotsam Jetsam which was directed by Banjo Fitzsimon and featured other actors, Michael Gupta, Richard Green (XXIV), Hunter McMahon, Geraldine Hakewill and Sean Barker.Blu-ray.com - Flotsam Jetsam Cast & Crew

Filmography + Film Title Role Director Year Notes Mad Bastards TJ Brendan Fletcher 2010 The West Australian, Mon, 10 September 2012 - Mad Bastards strikes health chord - Mark Naglazas Toomelah Bruce Ivan Sen 2011 Satellite Boy Dave Catriona McKenzie 2012 Convict Tony David Field and George Basha 2014 Flotsam Jetsam Stevie Banjo Fitzsimon 2018

+ Television shows Title Episode Role Director Year Notes Redfern Now "Sweet Spot" Indigo Leah Purcell 2012 Redfern Now "Starting Over" Indigo Rachel Perkins 2013 The Gods of Wheat Street "The Mighty Are Fallen" Jimmy McIntyre Wayne Blair 2014

+ Documentary etc. Title Role Director Year Notes Walk Tall Stand Strong Director and writer Dean Daley-Jones 2011 Short Toomelah: Behind the Scenes Self 2012 Video short documentary Toomelah: Interview with Director Ivan Sen Self 2012 Video documentary short 1st AACTA Awards TJ / self Simon Francis 2012

Further reading Onya Magazine, 17 May 2011 - Dean Daley-Hughes, Actor By Matthew Pejkovic

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