Cameron Jones OPENS UP About Shortland Street, Life in Hollywood, Mental Health Issues
Episode Description
Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Cam Jones
Cameron Jones is a New Zealand actor. If you’re an old fan of Shortland Street, you may remember him from that. He cut his teeth as Dallas Jones the ambulance driver in Shortland Street, ten years ago.
He was also in the Hobbit movies, a Christmas movie with Dolly Parton and has a brand new movie called Home Kills which has been showing as part of the NZFF.
I didn’t know much about Cam prior to this conversation. But I learned so much- what his dad thought about his career choice as an actor and the final conversation they had before his dad passed away, the stress of trying to break into the LA acting scene, the bizarre thing he got offered thousands of dollars to do, his struggles with his mental wellbeing and much more.
A mutual friend of ours suggested I get Cam on as a guest and he didn’t disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more about him and I hope you do too.
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Brief Summary
Cam Jones discusses type 1 diabetes, his father's death, and his acting career challenges in this candid episode.
Key points
- Facing Diabetes at 15. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 15, he reflects on the challenges of adolescence.
- The Turning Point in Acting. A school play sparked his passion for acting, leading to a career shift.
- A Surprising Career Suggestion. A high school drama teacher suggested I try stage management instead of acting.
- The Impact of Fame. Being on a hit show brought unexpected changes to my life.
- The Life-Changing Role on Shortland Street. Landing a role on a popular show transformed my life and career.
- The Weight of Loss. He describes the overwhelming grief after losing his father unexpectedly.
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Episode highlights
- Facing Diabetes at 15Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 15, he reflects on the challenges of adolescence.“It felt like the end of your world.”3:19Aug 20, 2023
- The Turning Point in ActingA school play sparked his passion for acting, leading to a career shift.“This is actually really cool.”15:37Aug 20, 2023
- A Surprising Career SuggestionA high school drama teacher suggested I try stage management instead of acting.“You maybe you should just do the management course there.”19:41Aug 20, 2023
- The Impact of FameBeing on a hit show brought unexpected changes to my life.“It did change completely.”27:16Aug 20, 2023
- The Life-Changing Role on Shortland StreetLanding a role on a popular show transformed my life and career.“It was like the pinnacle of New Zealand.”35:15Aug 20, 2023
- The Weight of LossHe describes the overwhelming grief after losing his father unexpectedly.“I remember being in a parking lot and just falling on my knees.”43:27Aug 20, 2023
- The Uncertainty of ActingHe reflects on the unpredictable nature of the acting industry and its impact on his life.“There's so much out of your control in this industry.”49:01Aug 20, 2023
- A Shocking ProposalA stranger offers him money to dance privately, escalating to uncomfortable requests.“He’s like, 'I’ll give you 1500 bucks to dance for me.'”1:00:32Aug 20, 2023
