Jason Smith (born 31 May 1984) is an Australian actor, writer and singer best known for his roles in Home and Away (2003–2006) and Power Rangers Jungle Fury (2008).
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Early life and education
Smith was born in Sydney and he studied at the Australian Theatre for Young People. When he was thirteen, Smith landed a role on Water Rats. After he completed high school, Smith chose to pursue a career in acting.
Career
Smith's early credits include medical drama All Saints, children's series Ocean Star and the 2004 American biographical telemovie The Mystery of Natalie Wood.
He notably appeared as Robbie Hunter on the Australian soap opera Home and Away from 2003 until 2006, starring in storylines alongside Chris Hemsworth and Isabel Lucas. Smith earned a nomination for Most Popular New Male Talent at the 2005 Logie Awards for his role as Robbie.
Smith played Casey Rhodes, the Red Ranger, in Power Rangers Jungle Fury. He then starred as Gryff in Legend of the Seeker. Smith presented the first season of the Australian children's educational show Backyard Science. He also starred as a pied piper in a commercial for Axe. Smith appeared on the Australian game shows Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation and the Australian version of Pyramid.