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Biography
Dieter Kirk Brummer (May 5, 1976 - July 24, 2021) was an Australian actor. He was best known for his roles in television soap operas, including playing Shane Parrish in Home and Away from 1992 to 1996. His last television appearance was in 2014 as he turned away from the limelight to focus on his own life. He once revealed he struggled to adjust to life after finding fame. On 24 July 2021, Brummer was tragically found dead at his home in Glenhaven, Sydney at the age of 45. New South Wales Police Force officers discovered him after responding to a 'concern for welfare' report.
Awards & recognition
- Logie Award — Most Popular Actor · 1996
- Logie Award — Most Popular Actor · 1995
Filmography5 titles

Rescue Special Ops
2009as Nathan Pearl
2009as Nathan Pearl

Snowy River: The McGregor Saga
1994as Nathan
1994as Nathan

Underbelly
2008as Trevor Haken
2008as Trevor Haken

A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne
2011as Sgt. Mark Powderly
2011as Sgt. Mark Powderly

The Finder
2001as Rick Davidson
2001as Rick Davidson