Bob Morley
An Australian actor who brought complex, gritty humanity to the role of a post-apocalyptic leader on the hit series The 100.
Born 1984 (age 42)·Australian actor·Birthday: December 20·Millennials
Biography
Bob Morley found his breakout role as Bellamy Blake, the flawed and protective de facto leader on The CW's dystopian drama The 100. Born in Victoria, Australia, to a Filipino mother and an Irish-Australian father, Morley initially pursued teaching before turning to acting. He cut his teeth on Australian television, appearing on shows like Home and Away and Neighbours, but it was the seven-season arc on The 100 that defined his career. Morley portrayed Bellamy's journey from a hardened survivor to a morally conflicted revolutionary with a raw intensity that garnered a dedicated global fanbase. Off-screen, he is known for his privacy and advocacy for mental health awareness, often speaking candidly about his own experiences.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Bob was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Bob Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Bob's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the lead role of Bellamy Blake across all seven seasons of the sci-fi series The 100.
- Won the TV Scoop Award for Favorite TV Actor in 2016 for his performance on The 100.
- Directed the Season 7 episode of The 100 titled 'The Blood of Sanctum'.
Did You Know?
He is a licensed teacher and has a degree in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Teaching.
He is married to fellow Australian actress Eliza Taylor, who co-starred with him on The 100.
He has spoken openly about his diagnosis with bipolar disorder.
He is a fan of mixed martial arts and has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
“A character's flaws are what make them human.”
