Ian McFadyen (born 8 July 1948) is an Australian television writer, actor, director and producer, is best known for the Australian television comedy series The Comedy Company and Let the Blood Run Free. == Early life == McFadyen used to paint while he was at school and university, until about the age of 22. == Career == McFadyen played the part of Detective Mears in the iconic Australian TV series Prisoner, in 1983. He wrote the 1988 comedy feature film The Bit Part, starring Nicole Kidman, …