Biographies

A performer since childhood, Travis McMahon landed his first paid job, a leading role in the Melbourne Theatre Company production Kid Stakes, directed by for acclaimed actor and director Robin Nevin, soon after graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. He has never looked back. Soon after finishing Kid Stakes he won his breakthrough role in the Nine Network drama series Good Guys Bad Guys, playing a drycleaner with Tourette syndrome, and followed it up with roles in Stingers, Blue Heelers, Through My Eyes and Halifax FP. In 2005 he played a leading role in Last Man Standing for the Seven Network. More recently he has starred in feature films including Cactus and Kokoda. He recently completed a thriller, Roadman, directed by Peter Leovic and a drama, Birthday, directed by J (James) Harkness.

Character: Owen

Owen is Marie's de facto husband. He lives with Marie in the childhood home where Jim and Marie grew up. He is loving and loyal to Marie but has a slightly distorted sense of his own ability and chases short-term solutions to problems. He is convinced he can win Who Wants to Be a Millionaire despite his very limited grasp of trivia. He is a caring soul who works with Marie at a nursing home. Despite being an irresponsible drinker, he is comfortable with the knowledge that Marie feels maternal concern for Jim. He is generally protective of Marie's feelings.