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Robert Murray Helpmann was born in Mount Gambier, Australia, as the eldest of three children born to stock and station agent James Murray Helpman and Mary Gardiner.
After the family moved to Adelaide in 1914, Helpmann was educated at Prince Alfred's College, but he soon left school at the age of 14 to focus on dance, specifically ballet. He was taught ballet by Nora Stewart. Helpmann first danced solo at the Theatre Royal in Adelaide in "The Ugly Duckling" in 1922. In 1926, he was trained by Alexis Dolinoff, the leading male dancer for Anna Pavlova, whom Helpmann soon became an apprentice for. The next year, in 1927, he joined J. C. Williamson Ltd. as their star dancer.
Helpmann went on to become the principal dancer at Sadlers Wells Ballet from 1933 to 1950. World renowned as a dancer and choreographer, amongst his other achievements he was the director of the Australian Ballet Company. He directed the world tour of Margot Fonteyn in 1963.
Towards the end of his life, Helpmann was living in Balmoral, a suburb of Mosman, in Sydney, Australia. On September 28, 1986, Helpmann died in the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, at the age of 77, from emphysema, having been a lifelong smoker.- Actor
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Christian Clark described as one of "the most exciting new Australian talents" by acclaimed producer David Parker, brings a rare combination of animal magnetism and versatility to the screen. His charismatic presence, intelligent performances and sensitivity on screen has earned him comparisons with Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson.
After studying with various acting schools in Sydney and New York, Clark landed his first major regular gig on the popular Australian TV show Neighbours, playing the mysterious heart-throb Will Griggs. Clark's role instantly struck a huge chord with audiences. Casting director Jan Russ who casted for the role called Clark a "star" and said "he is not only that but is a very charming and caring young man."
Clark followed Neighbours with major roles in films including Gabriel with director Shane Abbess, who says of Clark "he obviously has the looks, charisma etc. but there's a sensitivity and willingness to go the distance...". Similar was said by director Kel Dolen who called Clark "a director's dream" while working together on Gates Of Hell. Clark followed these with thriller features Prey with Natalie Bassingthwaite and Crush with Chris Egan and Emma Lung.
With an expansive interest in the movie industry and a passion for films, Clark is also dedicated to producing and acting, most recently co-producing the hit comedy feature $quid while starring alongside Josh Lawson and Ed Kavalee.
He then starred in the international hit TV show Home and Away as the sexy devilish Penn Graham.
He continues to work on his craft on TV shows, including award-winning False Witness, Rescue: Special Ops and various short films and pilots.- Actress
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Kasey Chambers was born on 4 June 1976 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. She is an actress, known for The Loved Ones (2009), Mad Bastards (2010) and Prime Mover (2009). She has been married to Shane Nicholson since 17 December 2005. They have two children.- Sheila Helpmann was born on 26 March 1916 in Mt. Gambier, South Australia, Australia. She was an actress, known for Number 96 (1972), The Getting of Wisdom (1977) and A Country Practice (1981). She died on 19 July 1994 in Sydney, Australia.
- Lorin Andrews Lathrop was a popular writer and an important political figure during the early 20th century. In Gambier, Ohio his father was principal of Kenyon's Milner Hall. Little biographical information has been located regarding his early life. Lorin married Kittie Dewitt in 1875 and began his career as a journalist in San Francisco. He became active in politics, and in 1902, President Grover Cleveland appointed him American Consul to England. From 1902 to 1914 he served in this diplomatic capacity, living in Bristol, England. At the beginning of World War I Lathrop was transferred to Wales. In 1919, he was appointed consul to the Bahamas, where he served until his retirement in 1924. Throughout his diplomatic career Lathrop was an active writer. In addition to his journalistic and diplomatic writing, he wrote many short stories published in serial form in The Saturday Evening Post using the pen name, Kenyon Gambier. His other pseudonym was Andrew Loring, which he used in writing material for British periodicals.
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Ava Jones was born on 7 April 2003 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. She is an actress, known for Cut (2023) and Set Menu (2024).- Eoin Cameron was born on 4 January 1951 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. He was married to Wendy. He died on 23 June 2016 in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.
- Corinne Deanna Campbell always knew she wanted to be actress but only decided to pursue it as a career in Nov 2015. Corinne studied full-time at New York Film Academy Australia - Sydney Campus and has been working non stop ever since on Short Films, Commercials, Web Series and Features. Corinne is extremely passionate about her craft & needs acting to breathe. Corinne is the happiest she has ever been now she is acting & has many goals, but, her ultimate goal is to win an Oscar for Best Actress, Just watch her do it!
- Tony Pasin was born on 1 October 1977 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. He is married to Fiona Lee. They have two children.
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Kelly Rivett was born on 17 May 1986 in Mt. Gambier, South Australia, Australia. Kelly is known for The Babadook (2014), Danger 5 (2011) and Kambing Jantan (2009).- Writer
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Matthew Clayfield was born on 12 September 1985 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. He is a writer and producer, known for Restoration (2016), Once (2002) and Three Card Monte (2003).