Frankie Brooks

Home and Away (1994 characters)

Company type	Television characters
Industry	Television
Founded	1994

Dylan Parrish

Dylan Parrish (originally Harris) made his debut on 1 February 1994. Initially, the character was portrayed by Jimmy Lucini and Jay Patterson, before Corey Glaister assumed the role from 1995 until Dylan's exit in 1996.

Dylan is the offspring of Angel Brooks and Paul Harris. After Paul loses custody to Angel and her partner Shane Parrish, he takes Dylan hostage. Subsequently, Dylan is diagnosed with leukaemia, a plotline that strengthens Shane's connection with him. Angel initially relinquished custody, resulting in Dylan being raised by his grandmother Anne Harris. When Dylan turns three, Angel reconnects with him and gradually secures visitation rights before ultimately obtaining full custody alongside Shane.

Paul makes attempts to regain custody and kidnaps Dylan but is stopped by Shannon Reed. Following his diagnosis, Dylan undergoes treatment and achieves remission. Angel considers having another child to serve as a saviour sibling for Dylan but instead becomes pregnant with Shane’s child. Shane dies unexpectedly before the birth, leaving both Angel and Dylan grief-stricken. After an earthquake renders them homeless, they move in with Pippa Ross. Angel later accepts a marriage proposal from Simon Broadhurst, and the family leaves Summer Bay after bidding farewell to their friends.

Corey Glaister’s portrayal of Dylan was commended by co-star Dieter Brummer, who described him as “good fun” to work alongside.

Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson, played by Daniel Amalm, first appeared on 1 April 1994 as a foster child under the care of Michael (Dennis Coard) and Pippa Ross (Debra Lawrence). Amalm, originally a busker with no formal acting background, was chosen from thousands of hopefuls after impressing casting directors. He departed the show in 1996 to dedicate himself to his music career but returned in 2000 for episodes centered around Sally Fletcher’s (Kate Ritchie) wedding. Amalm received a nomination for "Most Popular New Talent" at the 1995 Logie Awards. Additionally, an episode featuring a bushfire caused by Jack was nominated for "Best Episode in a Television Drama Serial" at the 1996 Australian Film Institute Awards.

Beth Armstrong

Beth Armstrong, portrayed by Toni Pearen, made her first appearance on 25 April 1994. Originally cast for an eight-week stint, Beth is a high school teacher involved in a contentious relationship storyline with student Tug O'Neale (Tristan Bancks). Pearen later expressed interest in returning as Beth with a redemption narrative involving Tug’s child.

Beth supports Tug through tutoring to help him manage dyslexia. Although Tug develops feelings for her, Beth maintains professional boundaries but faces challenges when Tug kisses her—an act she regrets due to potential damage to her career. After Tug confesses his love and misinterprets Beth’s connection with Nick Parrish (Bruce Roberts), Beth resigns from her position and leaves Summer Bay without revealing her destination.

Selina Roberts

Selina Roberts, brought to life by Tempany Deckert, debuted on 5 May. Deckert secured the part after three auditions. In 1996, during Deckert’s illness, Louise Crawford temporarily stepped in as Selina. Deckert exited the show in 1997 but returned briefly in 1998 for an episode filmed in Ironbridge, Shropshire, marking the series’ first overseas location shoot.

Introduced as a defiant character with attitude, Selina’s portrayal earned Deckert a nomination for "Most Popular Actress" at the 1997 Logie Awards. The episode featuring Selina’s return in 1998 was recognized by The Newcastle Herald as a standout television moment.

Rob Storey

Rob Storey, brought to life by Matthew Lilley, made his first appearance on 13 July 1994 and remained on the show until 12 May 1995, completing a one-year tenure. Lilley mentioned that even three years after leaving the series, he still received fan correspondence from viewers across Europe. An All About Soap journalist referred to Rob and Roxy as "the ideal couple," emphasizing their widespread appeal.

Sonia Johnson

Sonia Johnson, portrayed by Eva Matiuk, was featured from 25 July to 21 September 1994. Matiuk, who had a background in modeling and was three years older than the character she played, described Sonia as "a cheeky 16-year-old eager to enjoy life" and determined to do whatever it took to achieve her goals. Sonia’s brief romance with Tug O'Neale revitalized his storyline, but she soon developed feelings for Jack Wilson, igniting a love triangle that fueled considerable tension.

Through Sonia's involvement, it was revealed that Jack was simultaneously involved with Selina Cook and Frankie Brooks, leading the two women to embarrass him by stripping him down to his underwear. Herbison from Inside Soap characterized Sonia as a "blonde bombshell" who attracted much attention from the men of Summer Bay.

Shannon Reed, enacted by Isla Fisher, first appeared on 16 September 1994 and exited on 6 August 1997. Ashley Murray portrayed a younger version of Shannon in flashback scenes. Fisher joined Home and Away in 1994 shortly after her stint on Paradise Beach, where she worked alongside fellow actor Shane Ammann, who played Curtis Reed. In 1997, Fisher announced her departure from the show. She earned a nomination for "Most Popular New Talent" at the 1995 Logie Awards and was later nominated for "Most Popular Actress" in 1997.

Curtis Reed

Curtis Reed, played by Shane Ammann, debuted on 16 September 1994 and left the series on 15 April 1997. Ammann joined Home and Away after finishing his role on Paradise Beach, where he co-starred with Isla Fisher. His departure coincided with several other cast members leaving in 1997. Rachel Browne of The Sun-Herald described Curtis as "the new heartthrob of Summer Bay High" due to his romantic entanglements with Chloe and Casey.

Donna Bishop

Donna Bishop, interpreted by Nicola Quilter, featured on the show from 8 November 1994 until 23 June 1995. Quilter won the role over Kimberley Joseph. During filming in December 1994, Quilter suffered a foot fracture, which led to production delays since the character required physical activity. The episode portraying Donna’s storyline involving domestic violence was nominated for "Best Episode in a Television Drama Serial" at the Australian Film Institute Awards in 1995.

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Description
14–17 January	Mr. Daniels	Dan Forrester	Visitor to the Caravan Park who pays Michael and Pippa Ross a $100 fee; the payment is intercepted by Damian Roberts, though Mr. Daniels later clarifies the situation.
2 February 1994–21 August 1995	Anne Harris	Fay Kelton	Grandmother to Dylan Harris; initially restricts Angel Brooks' visits but eventually allows access. After Angel becomes paralyzed, Anne questions her parenting capabilities, leading to custody disputes ultimately resolved in favor of Angel and Shane Parrish.
28 February	Fireman	Ross Sharp	Firefighter responding to a blaze at Adam Cameron's home.
8–16 March	Cathy	Joy Smithers	Patron of Bayside Diner; serves as Damian Roberts' French instructor and romantic interest; complications arise due to her husband Reg.
16 March	Reg	Alfie Lee	Cathy’s truck driver spouse; makes a brief appearance before Damian can express his feelings.
	Heavy	Paul Reynolds	Confronts Haydn Ross regarding unpaid gambling debts.
25 March–1 April	Mrs Kelly	Sally Hudson	Childcare Services representative coordinating foster placement of Jack Wilson with Michael and Pippa Ross.
15 April–10 June	Auctioneer	Andrew James Mead	Conducts sales for the Beach House and Michael Ross’s boatshed; notable interaction with Irene Roberts.
22 April	Defence Counsel	Bevan Wilson	Legal representative during Tug O'Neale's dangerous driving case.
	Magistrate	Kate Shiel
	Police Prosecutor	Benjamin Franklin
	Clerk of the Court	John Carr
25 April	Robbie Taylor	(Ryan Kwanten) Student in Year 10 who is teased by Jack Wilson; involved in a detention incident at school.
	Mrs Taylor	(Robyn Gurney) Cleaner at Summer Bay High and mother of Robbie Taylor.
1 June 1994–8 August 1996	(Fred Archer)	(Robert Baxter) Former police officer who employs Shane Parrish before terminating him; implicated in illegal waste disposal and a hostage crisis resolved by police intervention.
2 June	(Fred Archer Jr.)	(Andrew Gilbert) Son of Fred Archer Sr.; advises Shane Parrish to take time off.
2–13 June	(Todd Bishop)	(Albert Goh) Schoolmate used by Angel Brooks to incite jealousy in Shane Parrish; briefly dates Angel before their breakup.
30 June	(Marty)	(Jade Gatt) Purchases Jack Wilson’s bicycle, previously owned by Steven Matheson.
7–12 July	(Zac)	(Dene Kermond) Graffiti artist who falsely accuses Jack Wilson but is ultimately exposed.
18 July 1994–6 July 1995	(Mick O'Reilly)	(Peter Whitford) Decorator hired by Donald Fisher who scams money through fake jobs; revealed as a bigamist during engagement to Irene Roberts, causing the engagement to end.
29 August–15 September	(Berta)	(Lucinda Armour) Coach of a rival netball team involved in a post-game food fight with Irene Roberts.
9–28 September	(Frankie Brooks)	(Lenka Kripac) Younger sister of Angel Brooks who runs away from home and dates Jack Wilson; leaves after discovering his infidelity.
12 September–21 November	(Helen James)	(Roslyn Gentle) Childcare Services officer responsible for overseeing foster care arrangements for Curtis and Shannon Reed; monitors their wellbeing.
21 September 1994–17 September 1997	(Dawn Cook)	(Kim Deacon) Mother of Selina Cook who initially seeks custody but later supports Selina’s wedding preparations before departing.
30 September–3 October	(Mrs Middleton)	(Clare Grant) Headmistress of the deportment school attended by Selina Cook under Irene Roberts’ supervision.
10 October–17 January 1995	(Ros Parrish)	(Angela Punch McGregor) Mother to Nick and Shane Parrish; reconnects with Shane following her husband's death but leaves after interfering in his relationship.
24 October–9 November	(Doctor Adams)	(Carol Tobin) Conducts examination of Roxy Miller after detection of a breast lump.
2 November	(Eddy Conners)	(Matthew Foster) Year 12 student who witnesses a prank involving Shane Parrish during muck-up day.
16 November	(Radiologist)	(Nell Hourn) Provides medical care to Roxy Miller during breast cancer treatment.
	(Dr. Blackburn)	(Christopher Burke) Treats Jack Wilson following an accident involving a fall from Summer Bay House roof.

External links

• Cast and characters on the official Australian Home and Away site
• Cast and characters on the official UK Home and Away site
• Cast and characters at the Internet Movie Database