Jean-Pierre Yerma

Screen Actor | Feature Film • Television • Commercials | NIDA Screen Acting Alumnus | Meisner Trained | English & French

Greater Sydney Area

About

Jean-Pierre Yerma is a French-Australian screen actor with experience across feature films, television, commercials, digital media, and theatre. An alumnus of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) Screen Acting program and Meisner-trained for six years, he is recognised for bringing authenticity, emotional depth, and versatility to every performance. Fluent in English and French, Jean-Pierre has built a diverse body of work spanning dramatic, comedic, and character-driven roles. He was selected for Australia's inaugural Diversity Showcase, recognising emerging talent from diverse backgrounds within the Australian screen industry. Passionate about collaboration, Jean-Pierre enjoys working with filmmakers, producers, directors, casting professionals, and creative teams to bring compelling stories to life. He welcomes opportunities across Australian and international productions.

Experience

  • Actor at Film, TV & Theatre
    Feb 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

    www.jpyerma.com https://imdb.me/jpyerma https://app.altaicasting.com/view-profile/019197ce-b55b-7027-a6cf-afd788de3946

  • Publicity at Fairfax Media - Business Group
    Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 · 2 mos

  • Work History at Work History
    1983 - 2013 · 30 yrs

    FEATURE FILMS 2026 Endling - George Bishop - Sebastian Chan - Vorfreude Pictures 2026 Boss Cat - Dr Marcus O'Brien - Genevieve Clay-Smith Bus Stop Films 2023 Romance at the Vineyard - Franco Balzerini - Steve Jaggi Entertainment 2022 No Harm Done - Kirstie Boerst - Kirstie Boerst Productions 2020 Blaze - Del Kathryn Barton - Causeway Films - ABC 2017 Cops Enemy - Detective Dwyane - John K-ay Films 2016 Out for Vengeance - Lieutenant Franco - True Spirit Production 2015 You’re Not Thinking Straight - Bill the Gangster - Luke Sullivan Films TELEVISION 2025 A Hamptons Summer Affair - Romero Rodriguez - Yvonne Chen Nebula Pictures 2019 Between Two Worlds - Channel 7 Productions 2019 Les Norton Drama Series - ABC TV THEATRE 2025 Various 1850s Period Drama Monologues 2020 Unexpected turns of events - The Harried Parent - AMPA - Nathan Large 2018 Equality - Marvin - Beach House Productions 2017 Popcorn the Musical - Richard Cranium Ruby Productions 2016 Special Places - Terry Director: Mark Fowler Theatre Short & Sweet Festival Corporate 2025 Fair Work Commission - Yannis - Jonathan Adams Progressive Pictures 2025 NSW Ministry of Health - Dr Laurent - Jeff Flood Clear Concept Production 2020 NSW Transport - Case scenarios training modules TRAINING 2019 - 2025 The Meisner Technique - Actors Pulse Sydney. Living truthfully in the moment, responding instinctively, and building genuine connection through behaviour and repetition. 2015 National Institute of Dramatic Arts Screen Acting Ensemble with Sonia Todd. Script Analysis, Voice, and Movement. ACCENTS/LANGUAGES Accents: French and American Languages: Fluent French and English SPECIAL SKILLS Dance: Modern, Club/Freestyle, Disco. Musical Instruments: Piano, Organ, Bongo Drums, Violin. Athletic Skills: Golf, Track & Field, Cycling, Swimming, Tennis, Soccer, Rugby League, Some Martial Arts.

  • BUTLER, ROOM SERVICE, LA FONTAINE at HAYMAN ISLAND
    1989 - 1994 · 5 yrs

    Guest Service relations followed by Training and Development