Steve Peacocke was the unforgettable “bad boy” of the 2010s as Darryl ‘Brax’ Braxton on Home and Away.
Almost a decade has passed, but fans would still love to see him back in Summer Bay. Since his time on the show, Steve’s life has taken a big turn—he recently celebrated ten years of marriage with his former Home and Away co-star and became a father for the first time.
How old is Steve and where is he from?
Born on October 30, 1981, Steve is now 43 and originally hails from Dubbo in New South Wales, Australia.
He studied communications at the University of Newcastle, where a drama class led by Glenn Hazeldine inspired him to pursue acting.
In his twenties, Steve worked various hands-on jobs, from unloading freight trucks to earning $3 an hour as a jackaroo, a role on sheep and cattle stations.
Steve’s career took off in 2011 when he joined Home and Away as Darryl ‘Brax’ Braxton, the leader of the River Boys.
He departed Summer Bay in 2016 and went on to appear as Stephanos in the 2014 movie Hercules alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Steve also starred as Nic in the 2016 film Whiskey Tango Foxtrot with Tina Fey and took on the role of Nathan, a medical assistant, in Me Before You (2016) alongside Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke.
After a stint in Hollywood, Steve returned to Australia, where he continued a steady TV career.
From 2019 to 2023, he played Ben Chigwell in Five Bedrooms. Currently, he stars in RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service as Pete Emerson and The Newsreader as Rob Rickards, joining both shows in 2021.
This year, Steve appeared as Dylan Mackenzie in six episodes of Human and Error and took on the role of Cpl Beale in the film Before Dawn.
What show has Steve starred in?
Steve’s breakthrough role came in 2011 when he joined Home and Away, playing Darryl ‘Brax’ Braxton, the leader of the River Boys.
He left Summer Bay in 2016 and soon took on the role of Stephanos in the 2014 movie Hercules, acting alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
In 2016, he played Nic in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot with Tina Fey and portrayed Nathan, a medical assistant, in Me Before You, sharing the screen with Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke.
After some time in Hollywood, Steve returned to Australia, where he continued to work on television.
He starred as Ben Chigwell on Five Bedrooms from 2019 to 2023. Currently, he’s part of the cast on RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service as Pete Emerson and The Newsreader as Rob Rickards, having joined both series in 2021.
In 2023, he appeared as Dylan Mackenzie in six episodes of Human and Error and starred as Cpl Beale in the film Before Dawn.
Who is Steve’s wife?
Steve is married to actress Bridgette Sneddon, whom he began dating long before her role on Home and Away. The two met while studying at the University of Western Sydney.
Bridgette portrayed Sophie Taylor on Home and Away from 2014 to 2015. As Dr. Nate Cooper’s wife on the show, her character stirred up plenty of drama, including causing a serious bus accident that affected not only Nate but also several of his friends.
When did Steve and Bridgette get married?
Steve and Bridgette tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on December 24, 2014, after getting engaged on March 7 of the same year.
Having been together for almost a decade, Steve described their wedding as the “best day” of his life. The ceremony was officiated by a reverend from the Southern Highlands in Australia, and the couple celebrated the day surrounded by close family and friends. Steve shared that his wedding band is the only piece of jewelry he’ll ever wear.
Do the couple have children?
In 2022, Steve and Bridgette reportedly welcomed their first child. By June 2023, Bridgette was spotted out in Broken Hill, New South Wales, enjoying a day with their daughter.
The family had temporarily relocated to Broken Hill as Steve was filming the latest season of RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service.
In a 2023 interview with PerthNow, Steve shared a glimpse into fatherhood, saying, “You take it in your stride. It’s a bit less sleep, but it’s all good.”
