Greg McLean - Actor Profile

Greg McLean

Directing
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
6Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1971
Birth Place: Australia

About Greg McLean

Greg McLean is an Australian film director, producer and writer. He came to world attention in 2005 with his debut feature film, Wolf Creek, creating one of Australia's most memorable and horrific characters, Mick Taylor (played by John Jarratt). The long-awaited sequel to his first feature, Wolf Creek 2 was released February 2013. Mclean also wrote, directed and produced Rogue (2007) and was executive producer of Red Hill (2010) and Crawlspace (2012). He is also the co-author of two novels about the fictional character Mick Taylor; Wolf Creek: Origin (with Aaron Sterns) and Wolf Creek: Desolation Game (with Brett McBean) and the four-part comic book series Dark Axis: Secret Battles of WW2 and the graphic novel Sebastian Hawks – Creature Hunter. In 2016, his latest film, The Darkness, was released to theaters, and a Wolf Creek TV series was released on Australian streaming service Stan.

Greg McLean Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Greg McLean reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Greg McLean's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Greg McLean's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Not Quite Hollywood, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Greg McLean Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Greg McLean's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Greg McLean has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Tales of Halloween Ray Bishop (segment "Bad Seed") Average Similar →
2010 The Splat Pack Self Average Similar →
2009 Tracy Actor #3 Flop Similar →
2008 Not Quite Hollywood Self Hit Similar →
2006 The Making of 'Wolf Creek' Self Average Similar →
2005 Wolf Creek Old Man's Body / Police Officer (uncredited) Average Similar →

Greg McLean - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Greg McLean?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Greg McLean is "Not Quite Hollywood" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Greg McLean acted in?

Greg McLean has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Greg McLean?

Other notable films include "The Making of 'Wolf Creek'", "Wolf Creek", and "The Splat Pack".

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