He's the Australian actor who has soared to international fame thanks to his starring role in Netflix's raunchy new series Sex/Life. But Adam Demos, 36, wasn't simply born into the world of Hollywood, a setting worlds away from his humble beginnings as a labourer in Wollongong, NSW. The self-proclaimed bogan didn't start acting until he was 23, but his brave decision to follow his dreams is now reaping rewards. From 'bogan from the Gong' to international fame: Inside Adam Demos' rise to worldwide success after starring in Netflix's raunchy new series Sex/Life Early career Unlike many in the industry, Adam didn't learn acting from a young age.