Roger Oakley

Roger Oakley is a New Zealand-born Australian actor and theatre director noted for his performances in television serials, mini-series, and television films. He is also active as a theatre performer and voice-over. Oakley has been a professional working actor for over 50 years. His best known roles include original character of foster father Tom Fletcher in Home and Away between 1988–1990, and controversial politician Doug Rutherford in Something in the Air. Oakley appeared in his only feature film role in 1977 in his native New Zealand in the movie Sleeping Dogs starring Sam Neill, but has appeared in numerous telemovies and mini-series including the 12-part serial The Damnation of Harvey McHugh.