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Don Crosby

Known For
Acting

Known Credits
9

Gender
Male

Birthday
October 29, 1924 (101 years old)

Place of Birth
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Don Crosby

Biography

Don Crosby (29 October 1924 – 3 December 1985) was one of Australia's most distinguished actors, with a career spanning stage, radio, television and film. He urged the use of Australian actors where possible and spoke out against cuts in ABC funding. In 1980 he was awarded an OAM, and in 1985 he received the Australian Film Institute's Raymond Longford award for services to the industry. He was president of Actors Equity of Australia from 1976 until his death in 1985.

Known For

Acting

1978Newsfrontas A.G. Marwood
1978The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmithas Jack Newby
1977The Picture Show Manas Major Lockhart
1974Billy and Percyas
1972The Spoileras White
1972Hancock Down Underas Mervyn
1971Barrier Reefas Dave McPhie
1968Skippy the Bush Kangarooas Snapes
1958New Guinea Patrolas Self - Narrator

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