Socratis Otto

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Socratis Otto
Born (1974-05-05) 5 May 1974
Sydney, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present (Actor, Director and Producer)
Known for

Socratis Otto is an Australian film, theatre and television actor. He is best known for his roles in television series Young Lions as Justin Carmody, Home and Away as Robert Robertson, and Wentworth as Maxine Conway.[1]

Early life

Otto is the son of first-generation Greek immigrants, and was born and raised in Sydney, New South Wales. He completed a degree in creative writing and literature before studying acting at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art), graduating in 2000.[2]

Career

Theatre

Otto began his career in the 2001 Sydney Theatre Company's play Salt.[3][4] In 2009, Otto would play Woyzeck in the play of the same name at the Malthouse.[5] A year later in 2010, Otto performed in Stockholm alongside Leeanna Walsman.[6] In 2019, Otto appeared in the play Baby Doll.[7] In 2023, Otto returned to Ensemble Theatre for the play Suddenly Last Summer.[8]

Television

Otto had a guest role in Australian children's television series Outriders in 2001 followed by a leading role in drama series Young Lions in 2002 as Justin Carmody.

In 2009, Otto played the lead role of Charles Darwin in drama-documentary Darwin's Brave New World.[9]

He appeared in television series Dance Academy in 2010 as Adam the Psychologist and in 2011 had a guest stint on Home and Away as Detective Robert Robertson. This was followed by guest roles in television series Rake, The Doctor Blake Mysteries and Serangoon Road.[10]

In 2013, he appeared in the mini-series Paper Giants: Magazine Wars as Peter Dawson and in the 2014 telemovie Carlotta as Christopher.

In 2014 he joined the cast of Wentworth in the role of trans woman prison inmate Maxine Conway (formerly Max), Otto departed from the series in 2017.[11]

Otto made later television appearances in Operation Buffalo, ReCancelled and more. Otto also acted in and directed the mini series HomeSpun.

Film

Otto appeared in the 2003 movie The Matrix Reloaded. This was followed by X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Rage in Placid Lake and Beautiful.[12] On 13 August 2025, Otto was named in the cast for the film Forever Young.[13]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Running Down These DreamsDoveShort film
2003The Matrix ReloadedJaxFeature film
The Rage in Placid LakeBozoFeature film
2006MacbethDetective MentiethFeature film
2008Monkey PuzzleZacFeature film
ElevenTimShort film
The Last Confession of Alexander PearceFine Young British OfficerFeature film
ResidueKyleShort film
2009BeautifulMax
Beyond WordsAttackerShort film
X-Men Origins: WolverineLead Technician - Alkali LakeFeature film
NightwalkingJoe, VoicesShort film
In Hearts Left BehindAdenShort film
2010Anyone You WantStirling
2012GoneJimFeature film
2014I, FrankensteinZurielFeature film
CarlottaChristopherTV film
My MistressLeonFeature film
2018Enter The WildZacFeature film
2019ElectricThe PatientShort film
A Good FamilyMarcoTV movie
2020Mr BubblesShort film
The FloodMiller
2024 Water HorseRick Hughes
Electric The Patient Short
2025 Songbird Lenny Short
TBA Forever Young Peter Film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001OutridersJasonEpisode: "Aliens: Part 4"
2001, 2004All SaintsAdam Gray, Hugh2 episodes
2002Young LionsJustin Carmody15 episodes
2009False WitnessShannon Cross
Darwin's Brave New WorldCharles Darwin3 episodes
2009–2011Home and AwayRobert RobertsonSeasons 22–24 (37 episodes)
2010The PacificFather KeoughEpisode: "Basilone"
MiraclesGrand AmesederEpisode: "Miracle in the Storm"
Dance AcademyAdam The Psychologist2 episodes
2012RakeJustinEpisode: "Greene vs. Hole"
2013The Doctor Blake MysteriesClive ChurchillEpisode: "Death of a Travelling Salesman"
Paper Giants: Magazine WarsPeter Dawson2 episodes
Serangoon RoadPeter WatsonEpisode: "Give Me Money"
2014–2017WentworthMaxine ConwayRecurring, Seasons 2–3; Main, Seasons 4–5 (36 episodes)
2019Home and AwayAiden WilcoxSeason 32
2020 Operation Buffalo Terry Ryan MP 2 episodes
2021HomespunFarmer MattActor / Director / Producer
ReCancelledFriend1 episode
Born to Spy George Papadopoulos3 episodes
2024NautilusHarrisTV series

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Enter the MatrixJax

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2023 Suddenly Last Summer George Holly Ensemble Theatre [8]
2019 Baby Doll Silca Vacarro Ensemble Theatre
2010 Stockholm Todd Sydney Theatre Co [6]
2009 Woyzeck Woyzeck Malthouse Theatre [5]

References

  1. "Wentworth Prison star Socratis Otto discusses playing transgender Maxine and the Caitlyn Jenner effect | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. 22 July 2015. Archived from the original on 29 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  2. TV Week, 25 Jun – 1 Jul 2016
  3. "Socratis Otto : CV" (PDF). Suebarnett.net. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  4. "Socratis Otto is "Anyone You Want" Greek Reporter Australia | Greek News from Australia | Greek Reporter Australia | Greek News from Australia". Au.greekreporter.com. 16 April 2010. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  5. "A Socratic attempt to redefine Woyzeck". NEOS KOSMOS. 25 January 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  6. "Stockholm | Sydney Theatre Company and Frantic Assembly - Australian Stage Online". australianstage.com.au. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  7. Lighton, Matt (29 October 2019). "Baby Doll (Review)". State of the Art Media. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  8. Skoufatoglou, Nelly (15 May 2023). "Unmasking dark family secrets: Andrea Demetriades and Socrates Otto star in Tennessee Williams' 'Suddenly Last Summer". NEOS KOSMOS. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  9. "Microsoft Word - Darwins Brave New World PK.doc" (PDF). Nfsa.gov.au. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  10. "Is that really Socratis Otto? He looks completely different in his transgender prisoner role". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  11. "Say hello to Socratis Otto, the actor behind Wentworth's trans inmate". Gay Times. 12 October 2015. Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  12. "Interview with Socratis Otto - Home and Away - Official Site". Au.tv.yahoo.com. 19 October 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  13. Slatter, Sean (13 August 2025). "Josh Mullins and Ulysses Oliver's 'Forever Young' springs to life in the Hawkesbury with Travis Jeffery, Socratis Otto, Ayesha Madon". IF Magazine. Retrieved 22 August 2025.