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- Leon Rippy was born on 30 October 1949 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for Eight Legged Freaks (2002), Stargate (1994) and Deadwood (2004). He is married to Carol Rippy. They have two children.
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Years before Jack Thompson arrived on the scene, Chips Rafferty was regarded by many as the personification of the stereotypically rugged, straightforward and laconic Aussie male. Tall and thin, though not particularly striking in appearance, Rafferty was a tailor-made star for the austere, modestly-budgeted dramas made 'down under' in the 1940s and 50s. His most individual aspect was in not being remotely reminiscent of any other leading contemporary British or American actor. In his youth, Chips had learned boxing and the art of horsemanship. He also displayed an affinity for painting watercolours. By the time he entered the film industry as an extra with Cinesound Studios in 1939, John William Pilbean Goffage (nicknamed 'Chips' since schooldays) had already seen a great deal of life as a sheep-shearer, drover, roo hunter, gold prospector and cellarman in a wine bar. One of his more exotic activities also included that of a 'false teeth packer'. On the side, he also wrote poems and short stories which he sold to several Sydney publications. His first stint on the stage was as assistant and comic foil to a magician.
After his inauspicious screen debut in 1939, Chips came to the attention of film maker Charles Chauvel who assigned him a rather more roguish-sounding surname and proceeded to cast him as a heroic 'digger' in his patriotic wartime drama 40,000 Horsemen (1940). The resulting box-office success, both at home and abroad, led Chauvel to repeat the exercise with The Rats of Tobruk (1944). After wartime duties with the RAAF, Chips managed to persuade British director Harry Watt to star him in the pivotal role of tough cattle drover Dan McAlpine in The Overlanders (1946). This defined the Rafferty screen personae to such an extent, that he continued to play variations on the theme pretty much throughout the remainder of his career.
Under contract to Ealing, Chips had a brief sojourn in England opposite Googie Withers in The Loves of Joanna Godden (1947), followed by an integral part in Eureka Stockade (1949). In the early 50s, he co-founded - and invested much of his own money in - a short-lived production company, Southern International (in conjunction with the director Lee Robinson). They turned out a few unambitious adventure films like Return of the Plainsman (1953) and King of the Coral Sea (1954). Chips appeared in these as the nominal star. For the most part however, lucrative film work was to be found only in Hollywood: in feature films, like Kangaroo (1952), Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) and The Sundowners (1960); or as guest star in television episodes, ranging from Gunsmoke (1955) to Tarzan (1966). He remained for many years Australia's most popular and quintessential actor, an archetypal anti-establishmentarian, irreverent in humour, honest and uncomplicated. His penultimate performance as an outback cop in Wake in Fright (1971) is often cited as one of his best.- Stewart Finlay-McLennan was born on 7 September 1957 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor, known for National Treasure (2004), Lost (2004) and Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996).
- Actor
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Corey Page has the dramatic weight and intensity of Brian Cranston, with lighter fare, Corey brings to mind the mischievous flair of Robert Downey Jr. and the quirky sex appeal of Johnny Depp. Corey can transform and embody character roles with emotional depth and charm. Corey's most recent work can be seen in season two of the successful Australian drama RFDS (Network 7) where he plays Rhys the flirtatious town vet. Corey first came to public attention from his work on the Australian hit series Heartbreak High (Netflix), in which he played Steve Wiley. This gave him his first break in the television industry. He has also appeared in other film television projects such as White Collar Blue, McLeod's Daughters, Cops LAC, Providence, and Home And Away. His first international breakthrough came when he was cast in The City alongside Morgan Fairchild, playing her characters illegitimate Australian son. He is every fan favourite in the comedy hit, Dead Man On Campus, where he played the faux suicidal show-tune singing Matt Noonan. Corey is a baritone his sound is a cross between Nick Cave and Johnny Cash. Corey was the drama coach on the Australian coming-of-age film Newcastle. Corey has worked and trained in Australia and The United States. Corey studied at Flinders University Drama Center in South Australia for acting and with Stephen Book in Los Angeles for acting.- Dorothy Alison was born on 4 April 1925 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for A Town Like Alice (1981), The Third Key (1956) and Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971). She was married to Leslie Linder. She died on 17 January 1992 in London, England, UK.
- William H. O'Brien was born on 19 July 1891 in Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for I've Been Around (1935), Once a Gentleman (1930) and The Sky Raiders (1931). He died on 18 April 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Actress
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Mowava Pryor was born on 21 December 1957 in South Hill, Virginia, USA. She is an actress, known for Me and the Kid (1993), Snake Eater (1989) and Babylon 5 (1993).- Actor
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Michael Clifford was born on 20 November 1995 in Quakers Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and producer, known for A Night at the Silent Movie Theater (2012), Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017) and Teen Choice Awards 2015 (2015). He has been married to Crystal Leigh since 11 January 2021. They have one child.- Actor
- Producer
Eric Oldfield was born in 1948 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and producer, known for Chopper Squad (1977), Time Trax (1993) and Enemies Closer (2000).- Actress
- Writer
Misty Monroe was born on 27 September 1975 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Small Time (2014), StoryBots: Answer Time (2022) and Home Sweet HomeGoods (2021).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Jimmy Hannan was born on 25 August 1934 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for The Graham Kennedy Show (1972), The Ernie Sigley Show (1974) and The Sentimental Bloke (1976). He was married to Joanne Goode. He died on 7 January 2019 in Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Steve Abbott was born on 24 March 1956 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and writer, known for Children of the Revolution (1996), The Comedy Sale (1993) and The Castanet Club (1991).- John Krummel was born on 20 August 1944 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor, known for Deathcheaters (1976), Voyage Into Fear (1993) and One Night Stand (1984).
- Actor
Richard Alagich was born on 20 December 1945 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor.- Mitchell Starc was born on 30 January 1990 in Baulkham Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He has been married to Alyssa Healy since 15 April 2016.
- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Writer
Patrick Caddell was born on 19 May 1950 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for The West Wing (1999), Air Force One (1997) and Outbreak (1995). He was married to ?)?. He died on 16 February 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.- Jerry Sims was born on 18 March 1959 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
June Bronhill was born on 26 June 1929 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Gay Operetta (1959), Orpheus in the Underworld (1961) and The Merry Widow (1958). She was married to Richard Milburne Champion de Crespigny Finny and Brian Martin. She died on 24 January 2005 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.- Muriel Steinbeck was born on 21 July 1913 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Pacific Adventure (1946), Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island (1954) and The Adventures of Long John Silver (1956). She died on 20 July 1982 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia.
- Producer
- Writer
- Actor
Ronald Richard Beck was the first child of Richard Joseph and Pearl Eileen Beck and had a brother Rex Bernard (1918-1983) and a sister Maxine Joan (1924-1998). Ron grew up in Adelaide and performed in local theatrical productions before joining J C Williamson's as a principal comedian in 1938/9. During the war years he joined Colgate-Palmolive's Radio Production unit in 1942/2 and produced and directed local stars including Gracie Fields, Roy Rene (Mo), Willie Fennell, Hal Lashwood, Kathy Lloyd, Harry Griffiths and many others. In 1948 he started his independant radio production company, Ron R Beck Pty Ltd. In that era he used great talents many including those above as well as Hayes Gordon, Pat Hodgins, Al Thomas, Jim Tregonning, Rita Puncefort, Doroth Foster (Ada & Elsie) and many others. He continued producing, writing and directing in the Golden Years of Australian Radio from then until 1958, when television took over. Moving to other pursuits, in manufacuring, promotions, investing and retailing Ron was, in 1969, approached by the third Television network (0/10) to be Executive Producer for a Police Drama. In January 1970 "The Long Arm" commenced production of a 13 episode series at Channel 0 Melbourne. It starred Robert Bruning, Barbara Mason, Tony Ward, Sandy Harbutt, Lyndal Moor, Sean McEuan, and many other leading Australian performers. Directors included: Colin Eggleston, David Eastman, Michael Pate, Rob Weekes and others. A second 13 episode series was commissioned, but the Channel cancelled after about 8 or 9 episodes were in the can in favour of a Crawford Productions concept of a Rural Police Drama called "Matlock Police", produced initially by Michael Pate. Ron, having by then large land holdings West of Melbourne, near Ballarat, went into semi retirement in 1972. He and wife Betsy moved to Brisbane in 1987 and lived in comfort until his death in 1990.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Anona Winn was born on 5 January 1904 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Someone to Watch Over Me (1987), On the Air (1934) and My Lucky Star (1933). She was married to Frederick William John Lamport. She died on 2 February 1994 in Bournemouth, England, UK.- Marion Johns was born on 9 November 1916 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Mrs Finnegan (1970), A Season in Hell (1964) and Summer of Secrets (1976). She died on 29 April 1993 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- Stunts
- Actor
- Producer
Bob Woodham was born on 26 June 1939 in Summer Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and producer, known for The Rovers (1969), Dynasty (1969) and The Stuntmen (1973). He died on 2 August 1973 in Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.- Costume Designer
Walker Hicklin was born on 3 March 1949 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. Walker was a costume designer, known for Longtime Companion (1989), Prelude to a Kiss (1992) and Reckless (1995). Walker died on 20 June 2020 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA.- John Sharp was born on 15 December 1954 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He has been married to Victoria since 19 July 1986. They have three children.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Martin Sharp was born on 20 January 1942 in Bellevue Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and director, known for Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), The Savage Seven (1968) and Tiny Tim - The Luna Park Marathon (1979). He died on 1 December 2013 in Bellevue Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.- Enzo Toppano was born on 14 February 1928 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was married to Peggy Mortimer. He died on 29 March 2013 in Guanajuato, Mexico.
- Peter Boland is an artist/actor who began working with Sydney fringe theatre companies during the 1980s. At that time he also signed with a Theatrical Agent and appeared in numerous Television commercials and TV dramas before auditioning for the Drama School at the prestigious Victorian College Of The Arts (VCA) in Melbourne, Australia. There he studied acting full time for 3 years before graduating in 1985 with a Diploma of Dramatic Arts. He was later signed for a 6 month acting contract with the Arts Council of Australia funded Theatre South, Coniston NSW in 1987. He performed at the Bridge Theatre in stage shows 'Windy Gully' and 'Golden Valley' as well as regional tours of the stage plays 'First People' and 'Newcomers'. He also performed for Theatre South at the Zenith Theatre, Chatswood. He has since been based in Sydney, Australia although returning briefly to Melbourne to appear in the television series Prisoner (Cell Block H) and Prime Time. He has maintained a keen interest in film and video production since first studying Film Production Techniques at North Sydney TAFE in 1980. He is also passionate about the visual arts having achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sydney College of the Arts in 1982. His most notable exhibition as an artist was at the 1992 Exposicio D'Art Australia in Canet D'Mar Spain where his sculpture sold and is now held by the Mayor of Canet D'Mar. Aside from acting and art making he teaches video production, digital editing, film acting, drama, animation, photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design, art history and appreciation.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Felli Fel was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He is known for Logan (2017), Into the Blue (2005) and xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017).- Actor
- Writer
Jim Maxwell was born on 28 July 1950 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and writer, known for The Black Balloon (2008), The Cut (2009) and Cricket in Colour: Story of the 1992 Cricket World Cup (2014). He was previously married to Madonna.- Alex (Alexander) Hill was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The youngest of three children from the marriage of John Hill and Phyllis (Hemphill) Hill. The eldest child was Alex's sister Emma, the middle child was brother Coleman. Alex's Maternal Grandmother, Isabella also lived in the home. Alex's Grandmother, Isabella was born into slavery and transported to the United States circa 1850 from Cuba.
Alex was multi talented, he loved to sing and dance and often performed dramatic skits using his dancing and acting skills. Alex saw the Pre-Code 1929 Hollywood film "Hallelujah" directed by King Vidor and starring a majority African American cast. Alex was then convinced there was a place for African American artists in Hollywood. After the death of Alex's dad John, Alex moved with his Mother and Grandmother Isabella to Washington, D.C. to stay with his older brother Coleman. Like many African Americans at the time, the promise of job opportunities and better life in the north prompted African Americans to leave the rural south. Alex stayed in D.C. less than two years. Deciding, he couldn't wait any longer, at the age of 17 1/2 Alex decided to travel to Hollywood. His Mother and family were nervous about the dangers of a young African American male traveling cross country alone, tried to dissuade him. Finally, he agreed to wait until after his favorite niece, Louise's sixth birthday celebration in June 1932, then embark on the cross country journey to Hollywood.
In Hollywood job opportunities were sparse. Alex, to his delight, was able to appear in one on King Vidor's films, "So Red the Rose". Alex also was able to secure employment outside of acting as valet for Fred Astaire and as extra in two of the Astaire movies of the 1930's. Alex left Hollywood about 1940 and moved to New York City. - James Milton Black was born on 19 August 1856 in South Hill, New York, USA. James Milton died on 21 December 1938 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Phillip Adams was born on 20 July 1988 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He died on 8 April 2021 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA.
- Producer
- Actor
John Singleton was born on 9 November 1941 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is a producer and actor, known for The Honourable Wally Norman (2003), Rugby League New Faces (1978) and Racing New Faces (1978). He was previously married to Julie Singleton, Liz Hayes, Belinda Green, Maggi Eckardt and Margaret (Margie) Wall.- Vera Pearce was born on 27 May 1895 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Yes, Madam? (1939), The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1947) and One Wild Oat (1951). She was married to Frederick Wilmot Smith. She died on 18 January 1966 in St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth, London, England, UK.
- Willie Randolph was born on 6 July 1954 in Holly Hill, South Carolina, USA. He has been married to Gretchen Foster since 1 February 1975. They have four children.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Don Johanson was born on 19 October 1952 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for Slow Dancing in the Big City (1978), The Dying Gaul (2005) and Karen Doesn't Dream (2018).- Robert 'Popeye' Wynn was born on 10 July 1921 in South Hill, Virginia, USA. He died on 18 March 2000 in Virginia, USA.
- Basil D'Oliveira was born on 4 October 1931 in Signal Hill, Cape Town, Cape Province, Union of South Africa. He was married to Naomi Brache. He died on 19 November 2011 in England, UK.
- Dominic Perrottet was born on 21 September 1982 in West Pennant Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He has been married to Helen Perrottet since 2009. They have six children.
- Bob Cotton was born on 29 November 1915 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was married to Beryl Betty Krummel and Eve Elizabeth Macdougall. He died on 25 December 2006 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- Gubby Allen was born on 31 July 1902 in Bellevue Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 29 November 1989 in St John's Wood, London, England, UK.
- Dick Caine was born on 13 February 1946 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He has been married to Jennifer (Jenny) since 1990.
- Composer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Herbert Marks was born in 1923 in Rooty Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was a composer and actor, known for The Australians: The Second Assault (1966), Toehold in History (1965) and My Brother Jack (1965). He died on 5 December 1980.- Johnny Rebb was born on 20 March 1935 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 26 July 2014 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
- Producer
Dick Reed was born on 22 September 1942 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. He was a producer, known for Cloud Dancer (1980) and All for Liberty (2009). He was married to Joan W. Reed. He died on 15 January 2022 in Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA.- Music Department
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Kerrie Biddell was born on 8 February 1947 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Death of a Soldier (1986), Nickel Queen (1971) and Special Squad (1984). She was married to David Glyde. She died on 5 September 2014 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.- Peter Harvey was born on 16 September 1944 in Bellevue Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 2 March 2013 in St. Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- Brett Gardner was born on 24 August 1983 in Holly Hill, South Carolina, USA. He is married to Jessica. They have two children.
- Ben Coleman was born on 18 May 1971 in South Hill, Virginia, USA.