Don Crosby

Born: 1924-10-29

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.


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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

as Jack Newby
Released: 1978-06-21

The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture...

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Newsfront

as A.G. Marwood
Released: 1978-07-29

Two brothers working as news cameramen for competing companies in '50s Australia find their...

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Hancock Down Under

as Mervyn
Released: 1972-01-25

Hancock, (who was voted Britain's best-ever comic 35 years after his death) leaves his home in...

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Billy and Percy

as uncredited
Released: 1974-07-10

Australian docudrama based on the relationship between Prime Minister Billy Hughes and his...

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Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

as Snapes
First aired: 1968-02-05

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo is an Australian television series telling the adventures of a young...

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Barrier Reef

as Dave McPhie
First aired: 1971-02-12

Barrier Reef was an Australian television series that was first screened in 1971. Barrier Reef...

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