Zach Blampied is a a proud Yorta Yorta & Wiradjuri man, born and raised in Melbourne. Zach is known for his deep voice, strong stature, and commanding stage presence.
Zach began acting with Ilbijerri Theatre Company (2019) and was the recipient of the MTC, First Nations Scholarship the proceeding year. In the very short time ensuing, Zach has steadily amassed a solid body of stage work with MTC, Ilbijerri Theatre Company, Theatre Works and Red Stitch. His TV work includes his breakthrough appearance in ABC’s Mustangs (2020) followed by a pivotal role in SBS’s New Gold Mountain (2022) playing Tom (a tenacious bush tracker) alongside friend and actor, Leonie Whyman. In this role Zach reconnected with Wiradjuri language. And experience he holds is close to himself and his deep-rooted Aboriginal pride.
Zach is drawn to emotionally driven characters and stories which are layered with subtext. His love for acting comes from the artform’s inherent ‘sense of freedom to let go of societal bubbles that are forced on to you’.
Zach is currently completing a Bachelor of Acting at Victorian College of Art, University of Melbourne.