David Lyons (actor)

David Lyons
Lyons speaking at the 30 March 2013 WonderCon in Anaheim, California.
Born	(1976-04-16) 16 April 1976 (age 40) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Education	Yarra Valley Grammar school
Alma mater	National Institute of Dramatic Art
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2001–present

David Lyons (born 16 April 1976) is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles as Josh Holiday in the Nine Network navy drama Sea Patrol, Dr. Simon Brenner in the NBC medical drama ER and as General Sebastian Monroe in the NBC post-apocalyptic drama Revolution.

Lyons was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Lyons graduated from Yarra Valley Grammar school in 1993 and continued on to graduate from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 2004.

Lyons starred in the Nine Network police drama Sea Patrol, in which he played the Leading Seaman Josh Holiday for the show's first three series from 2007 until 2009.

In 2005, Lyons had a recurring role on the Seven Network police drama Blue Heelers and guest-starred on the Seven Network/Network Ten/Eleven soap opera Neighbours.

Lyons began starring in the NBC medical drama ER as Dr. Simon Brenner, making his first appearance in season 14, episode 14 titled "Owner of a Broken Heart" which aired on 10 April 2008, though he was credited as a special guest star. When the show's 15th and final season premiere titled "Life After Death" aired on 25 September 2008, Lyons was added to the main cast. Lyons played this role until the show ended with the two-hour series finale, "And in the End...", which aired 2 April 2009.