- Born
- Nicknames
- A.J.
- Adz
- Yeendy
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- A native of The Blue Mountains west of Sydney, Adam J. Yeend studied acting with The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) and Fringe (2008) actor John Noble, and trained in the Stella Adler/Stanivslaski technique at The Lynette Sheldon Actors' Studio. He holds a degree in Communication Studies from the University of Western Sydney where he sub-majored in cinema studies and professional writing.
He first featured in several internationally acclaimed short films before landing guest roles on Australian television. As well as having lead roles on stage in various Sydney plays, Adam has toured the east coast of Australia for renowned theatre company Brainstorm Productions.
Since moving to Los Angeles, he has appeared in numerous films and expanded his facets into producing working on Lust for Love (2014), Skypemare (2013) and the Scary Endings (2015) thriller series. In 2014 he received critical acclaim for this role in the Los Angeles stage production of 'Holding the Man' directed by Larry Moss. His US television credits include Liz & Dick (2012) and Scandal (2012). Yeend most recently produced and played the title character opposite Jordan Ladd in Brentwood Strangler (2015).
A self-confessed "cinephile", Adam has written several film essays for Dark Horizons, and makes monthly writing contributions to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences online publication, A. Frame.
Studied piano for several years. Trained horse rider.
Has one older brother, Matthew.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous
- Last name 'Yeend' means 'The End' (or 'Ye end') in old English.
- Wrote and produced the controversial web-series 'Stigma' in which he also played one of the lead characters.
- His first audition in LA was for the role of Demetri in The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009).
- Served as an on-camera front row/stair to stage usher at The 84th Annual Academy Awards (2012) in 2012.
- Was nominated for Best Lead Actor in a short film alongside Steven Bauer at the 2013 World Music Independent Film Festival in Washington DC for his role in Alchemy (2013).
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