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- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Quentin Kenihan is Australia's most unique celebrity. For many years he featured on national current affairs programs as he struggled to overcome his disability. Quentin has captured the nation's heart with his wit, humour and never-say-die attitude. Now as an adult he is best known for his hit TV series Quentin Crashes. He is a young Australian film-maker who suffers from a rare bone disorder (Osteogenesis imperfecta - bone brittle disease) and has spent most of his 31 years in a wheelchair from which he observes life through the lens of TV cameras.- Brian Wenzel was born on 24 May 1929 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for A Country Practice (1981), The Evil Touch (1973) and The Odd Angry Shot (1979). He died on 6 May 2024 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Writer
- Actor
- Script and Continuity Department
Steve J. Spears was born on 22 January 1951 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was a writer and actor, known for Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Heartbreak High (1994) and Neighbours (1985). He died on 16 October 2007 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Christine Schuler was an actress, known for Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) and A Dream Within a Dream: The Making of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' (2004). She was married to John Lawrance. She died in October 2010 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Dorota Kwiatkowska was born on 15 September 1957 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. She was an actress, known for Thais (1984), Doctor Who (1963) and Testimony (1987). She was married to Charles Bodman Rae. She died on 19 December 2018 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Hedley Cullen was born on 20 July 1915 in Semaphore, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest (1967), A Thousand Skies (1985) and The Last Wave (1977). He was married to Nancy Nell Graham. He died on 4 November 1994 in Dernancourt, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Craig Lahiff was born on 23 April 1947 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was a director and producer, known for Fever (1988), Swerve (2011) and Heaven's Burning (1997). He died on 2 February 2014 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia; a child of a housing commission estate, Harkness developed, at young age, a serious love of poetry. While still in primary school, Harkness won a scholarship to a prestigious private school. Upon completing high school, Harkness briefly pursued a professional career in journalism and secured a position with the NSW Newspaper, The Advocate. He was considered something of a prodigy in creative writing but soon decided he was unable, to call journalism creative writing. He then relocated to Adelaide, to attend Flinders University of South Australia, studying Drama and Film, which led to his undertaking a Masters Degree in these disciplines. In between his studies, Harkness completed more than 20 short films, enjoying numerous festival successes and awards. He also continued to hone his craft by directing commercials and documentaries and it was at this time that he conceived the feature film, Shot Of Love. J has received a myriad of awards and major festival selections for his work and achievements. Birthday is the second feature film by J. Harkness as a Writer and Director.- Christopher Pearson was born on 28 August 1951 in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for Lady Libertine (1984) and Alexander (2004). He died on 7 June 2013 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Sound Department
Tristram Cary was born on 14 May 1925 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK. He was a composer, known for The Ladykillers (1955), Quatermass and the Pit (1967) and The Boy Who Stole a Million (1960). He was married to Jane Delin and Doris (Dorse) Enid Jukes. He died on 24 April 2008 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Generally regarded as the greatest cricketer ever to play the game, Don Bradman averaged 99.94 runs per innings during his illustrious career. He continued to play test cricket until the age of 40, when in 1948 he led an Australian team touring England, UK. The team did not lose a match on that tour and are now legendary, they are known as The Invincibles.
- Colin Ballantyne was born on 12 July 1908 in Wayville, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was a director and actor, known for Beginners Please: The Story of the Twin Theatres, Elizabeth, South Australia (1965), Robbery Under Arms (1957) and Land of the Sleeping Giant: A History of the Yalumba Wines Estate of the Barossa Valley (1973). He was married to Gwenneth, Ballantyne. He died on 2 July 1988 in Walkerville, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Producer
- Location Management
- Production Manager
David Lightfoot was born in 1960 in Australia. He was a producer and production manager, known for Rogue (2007), Wolf Creek (2005) and Babe (1995). He died on 13 June 2021 in Adelaide, Australia.- Roger Cardwell was born on 19 July 1934 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for The Survivor (1981), Siam Sunset (1999) and Frames (2004). He was married to Sue Baron. He died on 26 October 2019 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- English comedienne Lily Ward born in the early 1890's. She could pull many different funny facial expressions, which made her one of the biggest stars in the Yorkshire film industry. Lily starred in more than 30 silent short comedies under the direction of Cecil Birch in 1914-15, making her debut in 'How Winky Whacked the Germans' starring Reggie Switz as Winky, Lily often starred opposite her husband Alf Scotty in many 'Scottie' comedies in 1915, she also starred in her own 'Lily' comedies for the Bamforth Film Co based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. The first World War caused Bamforth Co Ltd to cease film production at the end of 1915, the Company were never to return to this field of entertainment with all resources now being concentrated on postcard production. Lily Ward or Warde moved to the Pyramid Film Company in late 1915 starring in Leslie Henson comedies and the 'Jolly' comedies.
- Peter Michell was an actor, known for Blue Heelers (1994), Anzac Girls (2014) and John Faust (2018). He died on 24 July 2014 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Graham Duckett was an actor, known for Bad Boy Bubby (1993), The Time Guardian (1987) and Struck by Lightning (1990). He died in October 2000 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Erica Hoy was born on 12 September 1996 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. She was an actress, known for Ribspreader (2022), The Reality of Humanity (2021) and Jo-Anne Spirit Guide (2020). She died on 2 November 2022 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Art Department
Robert McFarlane was born in 1942 in Adelaide, South Australia, Austalia. He is known for Muriel's Wedding (1994), The Blood of Heroes (1989) and Sirens (1994). He was married to Mary-Ann Vale and Kate Burness. He died on 19 July 2023 in Adelaide, Australia.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Cliff Hall was born on 11 September 1925 in Oriente, Cuba. He is known for Where the Boys Are (1984), And the World Listened (1965) and Twice a Fortnight (1967). He was married to Janet Massie and Dorothy. He died on 26 June 2008 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Director
Gerald Turney-Smith was born on 21 June 1913 in England, UK. He was an editor and director, known for Catch Kandy (1973), Mr. Denning Drives North (1951) and If This Be Sin (1949). He died on 3 January 1987 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Sean was born in Berwyn, Illinois, US. He spent his formative years in Wyoming, and his High School years, in Waterville Maine. Sean's parents (now div) are Patricia Brennan and J. Anderson. His sister and best friend is Robin Anderson. During his High School years Sean enjoyed competing in Science Olympiad. Sean moved to Australia in 2006. He became a Chef, and also acted in short films such as 'Collision" Garden of Eden- Director's Cut, and Barry's Win [MAPS Film School16] , as well as one episode of a web based series cooking show, 'Cooking for Mrs Waterman'. Sean enjoyed cooking, acting, modeling, music, and Art. Sadly, just before embarking on a new career, studying Criminology and Psychology at University, Sean passed away on February 10th 2017. Sean was an interesting, talented, intelligent and kind-hearted person.
- Helen Grieve was born in 1932 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Bush Christmas (1947) and The Overlanders (1946). She died on 23 July 1981 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Russell Stewart Starke was born in Solomontown, South Australia and passed away on 8 February 2022 in North Adelaide, South Australia.
In the 1970's, NWS-9 in Adelaide, South Australia screened Friday Suspense Theatre from around 1975 and Friday Night Thriller from around 1977-1978.
Both shows were hosted by Russell Starke (as himself).
Starke is a veteran South Australian actor who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2006 for "service to the visual arts through promoting the work of emerging artists".
In 2015 he was critically acclaimed for his role in "Quartet" and in June 2016 he starred as "Big Daddy" in "A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof".
Russell Starke was a prominent media personality, art critic, actor, and gallery owner of Adelaide Arts scene for decades. - Des Bettany was born on 11 October 1919 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK. He was married to Irene. He died on 14 December 2000 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Eddie Vitch was born on 6 April 1903 in Skierniewice, Lódzkie, Poland. He was an actor, known for The Body Said No! (1950), The Good Beginning (1953) and Wieder zurück: Siegfried Arno - Eine Musik-Show aus Studio 3 (1962). He died in 1986 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Collet Dobson was born on 18 November 1861 in Christchurch, New Zealand. She was an actress, known for The Face at the Window (1919). She died on 8 July 1936 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Kevin Crease was born on 8 May 1936 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp (1963), Cinderella (1962) and Postcards (1995). He was married to Cathy and Josie Lorraine. He died on 10 April 2007 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Austin Milroy was born in 1881 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He was an actor, known for Rebecca the Jewess (1913), The Woman in the Case (1916) and The Joan of Arc of Loos (1916). He died on 3 August 1943 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Cinematographer
Harry Krischock was born in 1875 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was a cinematographer, known for What Happened to Jean (1918), Remorse, a Story of the Red Plague (1917) and Our Friends the Hayseeds (1917). He died on 25 October 1940 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Writer
- Producer
Julia Britton was born on 27 June 1914 in Romiley, Cheshire, England, UK. She was a writer and producer, known for The Dream Children (2015) and Fearless (2007). She was married to Philip Britton. She died on 5 November 2012 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Lionel Williams was an actor, known for Homicide (1964), The Fourth Wish (1976) and The Felt Hat (1959). He was married to Elizabeth. He died on 7 January 2016 in Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- John Bannon died on 13 December 2015 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Price Weir was born on 23 April 1866 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for What Happened to Jean (1918). He died on 14 November 1944 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Keith Yelland was born on 25 January 1900 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Keith was a writer, known for What Happened to Jean (1918). Keith died on 1 April 1973 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- C.R. Stanford was born in 1863 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for The Woman Suffers (1918). He was married to Ida Gresham. He died on 31 March 1927 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Lowitja O'Donaghue was born in 1932 in South Australia, Australia. She was married to Gordon Smart. She died on 4 February 2024 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Jan Ruff-O'Herne was born on 18 January 1923 in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. She was married to Tom Ruff. She died on 19 August 2019 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Ladislav Jasek was married to Anthea Hamilton. He died on 28 March 2023 in Adelaide, Australia.
- Len Wakefield was born on 12 October 1927 in Carey Gully, South Australia, Australia. He was married to Lorraine Wakefield. He died on 13 July 1991 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Art Department
- Production Designer
- Director
James Mellor was a production designer and director, known for Danger 5 (2011), Suit Up! (2006) and December Boys (2007). He died on 17 February 2012 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Rocky Page was born on 10 May 1928 in Kadina, South Australia, Australia. He died on 14 June 1997 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Don Jessop was born on 21 June 1927 in Unley Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was married to Barbara Maughan. He died on 21 May 2018 in Adelaide, Australia.
- Bob Francis was born on 11 March 1939 in Cairo, Egypt. He was married to Anna Von Berg. He died on 12 November 2016 in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Once a highly popular English comedian Reggie Switz, born around the mid 1880's in Yorkshire?. not much is known about this comic performer. Personality mime comic from the music halls who starred in more than 50 short comedy films in 1914-15, his most popular films was the knock-about comedies 'Winky' series directed by Cecil Birch and he was most often teamed up with husband and wife comics Lily Ward and Alf 'Scottie' Scott at the Bamforth Cine Company Ltd of Holmfirth which is based in Bradford, Yorkshire, Reggie made his film debut with 'Winky Learns a Lesson in Honesty' which became very popular with the British public and so many more where made at least one a fortnight. The First World War caused Bamforth & Co Ltd to cease film production in late 1915, it was never to return to the field of entertainment with all resources now being concentrated on postcard production.
- Ted Chapman was born on 16 December 1933 in Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia. He was married to Corralie Clae Harris and Patricia Anne Harvey. He died on 25 July 2005 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Phyllis Piddington was born on 9 October 1910 in Melbourne, Australia. She was a writer, known for Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow (1982). She died on 8 July 2001 in Adelaide, Australia.
- Director
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Dusan Marek was born in 1926 in Bitouchov, Northern Bohemia, Czechoslovakia. He was a director and writer, known for And the Word Was Made Flesh (1971) and Adam and Eve (1963). He died on 9 March 1993 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Philip Wilson was born on 2 October 1950 in Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 17 January 2021 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Composer
- Music Department
Robert Hughes emigrated to Australia with his family in 1929. He taught himself to read music, learned orchestration from books, and later gained experience while working as an orchestrator and arranger with the Australian Broadcasting Commission in Melbourne. After World War II he became music arranger/editor with the ABC and remained with them until his retirement in 1976.