He emigrated to Hollywood in the 1980s, guest starring in series such as thirtysomething, but preferred Australia, and so he returned there after a few years. His first role came about in the series The Restless Years in 1977, which started him on the television circuit in Australia.
He got into acting after a bit part in an episode of The Love Boat when it was filming in the Pacific. Martin Colin Sacks (born 16 October 1959) is an Australian actor who is chiefly known for his 12-year role on Blue Heelers from 1993 to 2005. 1998–2002: Silver Logie award for Most Popular Actor – for his role as PJ Hasham in Blue Heelers