"[2] Paine asked producers not to give his character a romantic storyline straight off, so he would have a chance to enter the series and develop on his own. The affable redheadhas kept himself busy in the interim decades, working regularly in theatre, voice-overs and writing, with roles on The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Mal.com, City Homicide, Wilfred, Stingers and The Wedge. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. [14], In a December 2016 interview with Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy, Neighbours executive producer Jason Herbison teased the return of a series regular from 1986 to 1987. Geoff Payne is Liam's father. Clive rejects a remyelination therapy trial for the hospital and backs David for a position on the board, but he changes his vote to Karl, knowing that his position as COO is tenuous. Geoff Paine is an Australian television and theatre actor from Melbourne. [16] Paine told Johnathon Hughes of the Radio Times that he had enquired about a return through his agent and the show's producers agreed to bring the character back. He also concentrated on his stage career gaining roles in productions that toured Australia, including various projects at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Clive runs a gorillagram agency from Number 22 Ramsay Street, which upsets neighbour Max Ramsay. You can unsubscribe at any time. And their son Bear is their world. "Were not! Paine felt that Clive had matured during his time away from Erinsborough, but said his "cheeky side" would still appear every so often. Age and height. Then Ann Tweedy tied the knot on 7 July 2014 with french restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versinifollowing three months of romance. "[25] Lorna Cooper of MSN said Clive was "lovely",[14] while Tom Adair of The Scotsman dubbed the character "wacky". Clive later tells David that he could not find any information on his father, before admitting to Paul that he had already called in the favour when Jasmine offered him the money. Her career highlight includes Girls Aloud (2002 2013) and The X Factor. Geoff Paine is an Australian television and theatre actor from Melbourne. [30] Polly Hudson of the Daily Mirror wondered why Paine did not go on to have an acting career in Hollywood, like "mean old Jim Robinson", commenting that he was "surely the most talented comedy actor of all time". Beresford added that Clive's reintroduction "gave long-term viewers a nostalgia hit."[33]. He is taking responsibility for himself and enjoys the freedom he now has. Father of One Direction singer Liam Payne who worked for the aerospace manufacturing corporation Goodrich. Clive's brother, Graham (Peter Harvey-Wright), a GP visits with his wife, Kate (Jenny Seedsman) and daughter Vicki (Charmaine Gorman). [22][23] Paine also secured a guest role in an episode of Nine Network's Bad Mothers. Geoff was one of the reasons Neighbours was so successful in the UK. Visit our dedicated Neighbours page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. [8] Clive's gorillagram agency outraged some of neighbours, particularly Max Ramsay (Francis Bell). This means he is currently 59 years old. There is a great deal of ducking and weaving, some bushes will be discovered that nobody knew were there and doors will be hidden behind. Its so much fun to play that stuff. Paine felt that Clive had matured during his time away from Erinsborough, but said his "cheeky side" would still appear every so often. Visit our dedicated Neighbours page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. [26] In 1991, Paine appeared in the stage version of Hair at the Melbourne Athenaeum. In 2017, Paine decided to return to Neighbours as Clive and continued to appear on a recurring basis until the shows ending in 2022. If it resonates with people who have been through something similar, then its an honour and a privilege.". 34 Year Old . [22] Paine thought Clive and Sheila were very different people,[17] but found that Sheila "harks back to Clives gorilla-gram days, she loosens him up and brings out his cheeky side, and she enjoys the affection that comes back her way. He later catches up with Paul in The Waterhole. In 2017, Paine decided to return to Neighbours as Clive and continued to appear on a recurring basis until the shows ending in 2022. This was 1989 they were preparing to put City Hospital together and Network 10 was sold and one of the first things they got rid of was all the new projects. Their relationship ends when Sheila is contacted by her former partner, Russell Brennan (Russell Kiefel) Sheila tells Clive that she needs to know the relationship is definitely over, before moving on with him. She and Scott Robinson were an item back then (who was portrayed by Darius Perkins at the time). The UK's supply crisis puts extra pressure on Prime Minister Boris. When his uncle Ted (Max Meldrum) comes to visit, Clive asks Susan to pretend to be his wife in order for Clive to say he is a successful family man. [2], Paine is the youngest of six children. Geoff Paine. As you get closer to the end of everything, you realise you'll be finishing up a storyline, or that might be the last time you work with a particular director or actor. After nearly two and half years of love romance, they announced their separation in July 2018 saying they remain close while they raise their son. Geoff Paine is an Australian actor who plays the eccentric loveable doctor Clive Gibbons. But. Journalist Adam Beresford credited "loveable" Clive with "helping to establish the show's wacky tone during its early heyday." He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 21 January 1986. He is remembered for providing the comedy relief back then, which included those gorillagrams and a lot more. for its Australian tour. And of course Simon Burke, 38 years in between Devils Playground roles. Clive interviews Brooke Butler (Fifi Box) for a fundraising job, but Sheila Canning warns him that Brooke is a scam artist, before she tries to take back what she said. He has two older sisters, Nicola Payne and Ruth Payne. Later, Clive has a few drinks and becomes drunk, then picks a fight with Mike when he sees him spending time with Jane. He was my favourite character! Jane urges Clive to speak with David but he chooses to keep his distance. "They probably could. Britons couldnt believe anyone could be a trained doctor yet chose to work as a telegram boy. Other regular roles include his appearances as Malcolm Wilson in the Nine Network children's television series Pig's Breakfast and as Malcom Mann in ABC3's Mal.com. "[32] Clive was placed at number twenty-seven on the Huffpost's "35 greatest Neighbours characters of all time" feature. [9] In 1996, Paine secured the guest role of Roman in Blue Heelers. But Clive Gibbons and Jane Harris (Geoff Paine and Annie Jones) are about to be in her sights when a night on strong eggnog leads to them waking up next to each other the following morning. Liam Payne was born on 29 August 1993 (age 28 years; as in 2021) in Redditch, Worcestershire, England. His grandparents are Karen Payne, Geoff Payne, Joan Callaghan and Garry Tweedy. The show was created for a young audience and Malcom is a television host who is also secretly a robot. Karen Payne Hes quite attracted to Janes stability compared to Sheilas erratic spontaneity. He returned to the role briefly in 1989, with the opportunity to appear in a spin-off series based on the character, but no television network would produce the show. [17] The show debuted via ABC3 on 28 October 2011. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! He had been asked to return previously but could not because of family and other work commitments. Sign Up. She has long brown hair and green eyes, her height is 5ft 9ins (1.76m) and she weighs around 135lbs (61kgs). Paine reprised the role 28 years later, and Clive returned on a semi-regular basis from 9 March 2017. Geoff Paine is an Australian television and theatre actor from Melbourne. It is believed to be correct at the time of inputting and is presented here in good faith. Since then, the lovebirds began sharing more of their private snaps on their respective social accounts. [11] In 1999, Paine secured the role of newsreader Malcolm Wilson in the Nine Network children's television series Pig's Breakfast. [13] Paine went on to make a brief return later that year. Clive also famously ran a gorillagram agency from No 22 Ramsay Street, which fans can also expect to see referenced by Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis). George was born circa 1867, in Summertown, Oxfordshire, England. But as the pair navigate whether they have feelings for each other, they soon realise how much of a problem it could be when Sheila finds out. Sheila is jealous and constantly tries to sabotage their dates. Bear Grey Payne was born on 22 March 2017 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, United Kingdom. [2], Stephen Cook of TV Week wrote that Clive was unusual, as his life was not beset with romances and traumas that were typically associated with other TV bachelor characters. Sheila is devastated when her son Gary Canning (Damien Richardson) is murdered, and Clive supports her as she grieves. Menu. [29] That year Paine was appearing in the theatrical comedy titled "Shear Madness", alongside Colette Mann. The band was formed in London, England in 2010 consisting of Liam, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and former member Zayn Malik who left the group in March 2015. Clive tells Ted the truth. Lets add to this list with Jacqueline McKenzie & Dan Wylie reprising Romper Stomper roles for Stan miniseries 25 years after their film. Movies. Nicola Payne Popularity . Paine teased a potential romance for Clive following his reintroduction, commenting "anything is possible". He said, "Clive was becoming just too good to be true. Geoff was written out of the show again. Married Relationship facts. Required fields are marked *. People named Geoff Paine. I dont understand why people in this day and age think youre not happy until youre married. Longest soap break goes to Dennis Tanner on Coronation Street. She has dated Nick Farnell. [17], Clive made his return during the episode broadcast on 9 March 2017. Geoff Payne trend Tags: 1957 births England Family Member England net worth Family Member net worth 61 richest money "It's interesting to find out how they fill in the missing decades because he did start out as a bit of a rebel and a free spirit, trying to break away from a conservative life and then the question is what has happened in the past 30 years to make him the serious type. Geoffrey passed away in month 1997, at age 88 at death place. Susan accepts a marriage proposal from Clive, but as Clive starts planning a wedding, Susan realises that she does not love Clive and she leaves Erinsborough. [1], He went on to appear in episodes of the Seven Network soap opera A Country Practice as Jeff Ryan during 1987, 1988 and 1989. After an argument, Clive and Sheila have sex and begin an affair. She married Geoff Payne. She has a nephew named Bear Payne. Can you list the top facts and stats about Geoff Paine? He will have some challenges before the end of the show. [9] Where the younger Clive was "happy-go-lucky", the older Clive has matured and become more conservative. Neighbours marks Paine's first professional acting role. [2] The Grundy Organisation discovered him while he was performing in a college production at the Victoria Arts Centre, and they asked him to come in for a screen test, before offering him the role of Clive. one of the crew calls out: "Trying out for your next job?" Harold is back, with cast and crew showing great kudos to this stalwart of the show. "[10] On 13 November 1997, he appeared in an episode of State Coroner as a farmer, Barry Davis who is murdered. His father's name is Geoff Payne and his mother's name is Karen Payne. Sheila is very proactive in reaching back into the past to see if she can manipulate the future. As the trial goes ahead, Clive receives an anonymous call telling him the results have been tampered with and he shuts it down. I didn't know what I was doing and I was bluffing, as we all do with our first jobs. ", As for Sheila, Geoff describes her as "the hurricane of Ramsay Street" adding that "Clive and Jane are thinking how do we not set off this ticking time bomb, knowing that at some stage when she finds out that the bomb is going go off. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! Both Jane and Clive are looking for a relationship o be solid and thats what they are gonna have to explore.". Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions. He meets with David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) and Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) to discuss the public opening of the new spinal unit. magazine reportedly signed 1million deals with them for their wedding photographs. Clive supports Jane when Nicolette flees Erinsborough after her engagement to Chloe collapses. Both actors were glad to be paired up for the storyline, as they had previously worked together in a stage production and had known each other for a number of years. But to be able to be given this storyline, draining and exhausting as it is, Ive really enjoyed it. [4] In a 1988 interview, Paine stated that he feared he would become typecast in the role and did not regret leaving. He originally played him from 1986 to 1987 and again in 1989, and 2017, the latter on a recurring basis. It's awkward and very sweet. [8], Following the character's 2017 return, Paine thought Clive was "a different man". They said that Clive's popularity disqualified him and that he "lacked sufficient obscurity". ", "Its kinda funny to begin with, but it's also very vulnerable as they are not teenagers. Clive allows Izzy Hoyland (Natalie Bassingthwaite) to have the naming rights to the new hospital wing, following a $20 million donation, which upsets Paul. Geoff Paine is an Australian actor who plays the eccentric loveable doctor Clive Gibbons. He returned to the role briefly in 1989, with the opportunity to appear in a spin-off series based on the character, but no television network would produce the show. Contents hide 1 Liam Payne Wiki / Biography 2 Family Clive tells his neighbours that he is a doctor, but he quit medicine when he made a mistake, which led to the death of his girlfriend, Linda. [16], In early 2011, he took the role of Malcom Mann in Mal.com. Later scenes explored his fictional backstory and revealed that Clive is the son of a wealthy doctor, and he too had a medical career, but became disillusioned with it. Geoff played Clive Gibbons throughout 1986. As others have said he was great comic relief during Neighbours second year and first year in ten. 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