Josef Ber
Josef Ber is an Australian actor, director and writer, best known for his role as Sergeant Dominic Wales in the television series Rush.
Early life
Ber grew up in Sydney Australia. He went to school at Marayong Heights Public School, Lorien Novalisand Baulkham Hills High School. He graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art with a degree in Performing Arts in 1997.
Ber started out as a singer in his teens, performing at Australia’s Wonderland.
Career
In addition to his role as Sergeant Dominic Wales in Rush, Ber has had recurring roles in McLeod's Daughters, East West 101, Janet King and Pieces of Her. He appeared in Home and Away as several characters.Other television appearances include guest roles in Love My Way, The Surgeon, All Saints, Young Lions, Murder Call, Wildside and Water Rats.
Ber's first stage performance, was in the musical Grease, which toured Australia and New Zealand in the early 90's. Since then he has appeared on stage regularly. He most recently toured Australia as Bill Austin in Mamma Mia!, and appeared as Sir Joseph Porter in H.M.S. Pinafore for Sydney Festival.
Ber has written, directed, produced and edited four short films, including Jack's Promise written exclusively for Cinema Australia.
In 2024, Ber appeared in the third season of award-winning political drama Total Control. and as Hugh Horvat in the miniseries Critical Incident.