Yours Australia — Issue 97 2017

STAR CHAT

W

hen he’s not

in front of the

cameras, Logie

and AFI

Award-winning actor

Erik Thomson leads a quiet

life, and he wouldn’t have

it any other way. Based

in South Australia, the

800 Wordsstar lives by the

beaches of Port Willunga

with his wife of 18 years,

actress Caitlin McDougall,

and their two children

Eilish, 10, and Magnus, six, and

the joy of having a close-knit clan

is something he also likes to extend

to his on-set family.

“Inashowlike800 Words, we can all

connect because we all know what it’s

like to be part of a family,” Erik says.

“On set, it’s very much about making

sure everyone feels included and that

no-one feels that they have to fight

for attention or that they’re not being

heard – and those rules apply to the

family environment, as well.”

Erik realises the seriousness of

his role as George Turner, playing

a widower who tries to keep his family

together while controlling his own life

and moving on. He’s often touched by

the reaction his character elicits from

fans of the series.

“I stopped at the bakery just up the

road and a guy came over and told me

MY

At home and

in front of the

cameras,800Words

starERIK THOMSON,

50, strikes a balance

between strong

figurehead and

family guy

CUP OF

KINDNESS

Time out with

son Magnus

ERIK THOMSON