Craig Foster
Acting
Biography
Craig Andrew Foster is an Australian retired soccer player who, as of February 2019, is a sports analyst for the Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. He is renowned for his outspoken stance on the need for football in Australia to mature.
Born: April 15, 1969
Place of Birth: Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Known For
Two Weeks in June
This SBS documentary tells the story of the Socceroos historic 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign as told by the players themselves, including Harry Kewell, Mark Viduka, Jason Culina and Lucas Neill. It features extensive interviews with the squad, and never before seen behind the scenes vision.
The Kick That United A Nation
On Nov 16, 2005, Australia didn't just qualify for the FIFA World Cup, it found its voice on the global stage. We hear from the players, coaches and fans who were part of that historic moment.
The Project
Six nights a week, The Project provides Australian viewers with their dose of ‘news delivered differently’, serving up thought-provoking news, current affairs, comedy and entertainment.
Q&A
Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action - the audience gets to ask the questions.
The Defenders
When talented Australian refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi steps off the plane in Thailand for his honeymoon, he finds himself facing an Interpol arrest order for alleged terrorism offences. What unfolds is the gripping true story of a heroic whistle-blower who, on speaking out about his own torture, sets off a revenge plot involving three countries, two royal families and the world's most powerful sporting body, FIFA. As Hakeem awaits extradition back to Bahrain, a group of campaigners led by a retired Australian football captain Craig Foster fight for his release.
Came From Nowhere
Marc Fennell charts the rise of the Western Sydney Wanderers, a ragtag Aussie team whose passionate and sometimes controversial fans drew the ire of police, politicians and shock jocks.
Mother Nature in the Boardroom
If Mother Nature were in the boardroom, what would she say? This is the question posed by Sea Change Project's latest short film, Mother Nature in the Boardroom, featuring Craig Foster (@seachangeproject) and Dr. Jane Goodall. Played by Dr. Jane Goodall (@janegoodallinst), Mother Nature urges decision-makers to work with her and not against her, prioritizing biodiversity in all their plans. Our future as humans depends on the future of all living things.
Dream Big
A-League giant Melbourne Victory is at its lowest in 2021, a pale imitation of its former glory. Dream Big charts the club’s rebuild under renowned coach & follows ex-Socceroo Tony Popovic into the inner sanctum for unprecedented access to the club.
Filmography
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Self - Panellist
as Narrator (voice)