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Don Crosby

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Don Crosby

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Oct 29, 1924 (101 years old)

Place of Birth

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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
1978NewsfrontA.G. Marwood
1978The Chant of Jimmie BlacksmithJack Newby
1977The Picture Show ManMajor Lockhart
1974Billy and Percy
1972Hancock Down UnderMervyn
1972The SpoilerWhite
1971Barrier ReefDave McPhie
1968Skippy the Bush KangarooSnapes
1958New Guinea PatrolSelf - Narrator