"DERRICK
J." , a well respected entertainer, known to many as "The Golden Voice" and "The Crooner" , has been entertaining music lovers,
both young and old for over 25 years. He has captivated audiences by his graciousness, warmth, passion as a performer and
most of all his rich and powerful vocal ability.
His musical debut in 1974 on "New Faces" with
Bert Newton, earned him Bert’s Encouragement Award, which was the opening to his very successful career as an entertainer
in Australia. He appeared on many TV shows, on Ch.9, Ch.7, Ch10, ABC, SBS, Sky Ch. Ch.31. Derrick J released 7 albums of which
2 went gold. His music is of international standard with the backing of great musicians from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra,
the ABC show band and Channel 9 band, with backup singers PatchWork from the Don Lane Show, Linda George, Penny Dyer to name
a few. To add to his many accolades, he has performed overseas in a chain of 5 star hotels such as Hilton, Oberoi and Ramada.
Derrick J’s many talents broaden into
acting where he has played numerous roles in "Neighbours", "Kath & Kim", "Newly Weds", "We Can Be Hero's" "Gross Misconduct"
(with Jimmy Smits), "Sensing Murder",Underbelly and many more. He has also featured in many commercials for Heinz, Fox FM,
Aust Post and others. He has worked as a Recording Producer, and produced albums for young, up and coming artists giving them
advise on musical direction and promotion which he continues to do up till now. Recently, he has released a DVD
Titled "Never Give Up"', summarising his musical
career with appearances on Good morning Australia with Bert Newton – Ch. 10, In Melbourne Today with Ernie & Denise
- Ch. 9, Denise – Ch. 7, At home with John Mangos - Ch. 7, Till Ten with Joan Maggines – Ch. 10, Penthouse Club-
Ch.7, Midday Show with Ray Martin - Ch. 9, Cabaret on SBS, Chrismas Concert at Twin Towns televised on Sky Ch, and clips from
the Hilton hotel concert.
Derrick J’s music has been televised
on all country TV stations Morning shows - Southern Cross Network in Bendigo, Ballarat and Shepparton. He is now a host on
Ch. 31 every Sunday between 10-11a.m. on the "Sri Lanka Morning Show".an award winning program,being the best Community Program
winning the 2008 Antenna Award. Many of his video clips can be viewed on youtube.
Acting Performances (Films and Sitcoms)
|
Gross
Misconduct
as jury |
Starring Jimmy Smits
of NYPD
Blue / LA Law fame |
|
Pheonix
as customs officer Barry |
ABC |
|
NewlyWeds
as
Santa
Sensing Murder
as a palm reader
Underbelly
as a ring leader
We Can be Hero's
as a agent
Kath & Kim
as their best indian friend |
Channel 10
Channel 10
Channel 9
ABC CH 2
ABC CH 2 |
|
...and many other minor roles on other programmes and commercials. |
