 He made his professional debut when he was 12 years old with a recurring role on the ABC series "Something in the Air".Further TV credits followed, including the children's series "Worst Best Friends", "The Saddle Club" and "Fergus McPhail", along with guest roles on "Blue Heelers", "Comedy Inc" and a recurring role on "Neighbours".McLaren's first main cast role came in 2004 with the children's series "Silversun", which aired on both the Seven Network and the ABC.