Scott Timmins | |||||||||||||||||||
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Neighbours character | |||||||||||||||||||
Portrayed by | Ben Nicholas | ||||||||||||||||||
Duration | 2004–07 | ||||||||||||||||||
First appearance | 11 March 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||
Last appearance | 23 March 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||
Introduced by | Ric Pellizzeri | ||||||||||||||||||
Spin-off appearances |
Neighbours vs Zombies (2014) | ||||||||||||||||||
Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||
Profile | |||||||||||||||||||
Occupation | Student at Erinsborough High (2004–05) Courier (2005) Student at Eden University (2006–07) Barman (2006) |
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Father | Kim Timmins |
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Mother | Janelle Timmins |
Stepfather | Allan Steiger |
Brothers | Dwayne Timmins Brandon Timmins Dylan Timmins |
Sisters |
Janae Timmins Anne Baxter Bree Timmins Pepper Steiger (step) |
Grandmothers | Loris Timmins |
Uncles | Kevin Rebecchi |
Nieces | Kerry Mangel |
First cousins |
Toadfish Rebecchi Stonefish Rebecchi |
Scott John "Stingray" Timmins is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Ben Nicholas. He made his first screen appearance on 11 March 2004. The character died on 22 March 2007.
In 2004, it was announced that Ben Nicholas had joined Neighbours. Nicholas told TV Week that he had successfully auditioned for the role and began filming his first scenes three days later. Of joining the soap, Nicholas said "It's a dream come true".
In October 2006, it was announced that Nicholas was to leave Neighbours. His decision to quit the show came shortly after his co-star Damien Bodie also decided to leave. Nicholas filmed his final scenes the following month.
Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) is watching a televised football game when he sees his cousin Scott streaking on the pitch. Scott is arrested and Stuart Parker (Blair McDonough) is called upon to guard him. Toadie invites Scott to come live with him. Scott becomes infatuated with Serena Bishop (Lara Sacher), who tells him that they can only be friends. Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) believes Scott is displaying symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and refers him for tests. Karl's wife, Susan (Jackie Woodburne) begins tutoring him. During his court case, it emerges that Scott has been convicted twice before and is on his final chance. Toadie agrees to be his legal guardian.
Scott continues to pursue Serena and she eventually agrees to a date. Scott arranges a picnic in the park, which goes well until Stuart and Jack Scully (Jay Bunyan) interrupt. Serena's sudden change in mood convinces Scott that she is embarrassed to be seen with him. During his first day at school his over-eagerness and clumsiness make it difficult for him to fit in. When Toadie disappears Scott takes it badly, unwilling to believe that his cousin has abandoned him. When Serena tries to stop him from leaving, he hits her while trying to push her away. Without his legal guardian, Scott is taken in by the Kennedys. Scott rekindles his relationship with Serena. Scott is delighted when Stuart and Sindi Watts (Marisa Warrington) find Toadie. Scott tells Toadie that his does not feel like he belongs in his family and Toadie agrees to give him a fish name, which is a Rebecchi family tradition. Scott then becomes known as Stingray. Stingray and Serena break up and he begins to spend more time with Boyd Hoyland (Kyal Marsh).