Don Crosby
Acting

Don Crosby

Born 1924-10-29
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Don Crosby

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
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Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

1968
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

1978
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Barrier Reef
TV
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Barrier Reef

1971
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Newsfront
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Newsfront

1978
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The Picture Show Man
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The Picture Show Man

1977
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Billy and Percy
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Billy and Percy

1974
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Hancock Down Under
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Hancock Down Under

1972
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New Guinea Patrol
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New Guinea Patrol

1958
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The Spoiler
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The Spoiler

1972
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (9 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
NewsfrontNewsfrontA.G. MarwoodMovie1978
The Chant of Jimmie BlacksmithThe Chant of Jimmie BlacksmithJack NewbyMovie1978
The Picture Show ManThe Picture Show ManMajor LockhartMovie1977
Billy and PercyBilly and PercySelf / AppearanceMovie1974
The SpoilerWhiteTV Series1972
Hancock Down UnderHancock Down UnderMervynMovie1972
Barrier ReefBarrier ReefDave McPhieTV Series1971
Skippy the Bush KangarooSkippy the Bush KangarooSnapesTV Series1968
New Guinea PatrolNew Guinea PatrolSelf - NarratorMovie1958