Australian movie stars died in 1963

Here are 1 famous actors from Australia died in 1963:

John Farrow

John Farrow (February 10, 1904 Sydney-January 27, 1963 Beverly Hills) otherwise known as John N.B. Villiers-Farrow, John Villiers Farrow, John V. Farrow or John Villiers Farrow, CBE KGCHS was an Australian screenwriter, film director, film producer, actor, television director and writer. His children are called Tisa Farrow, Prudence Farrow, Mia Farrow, Stephanie Farrow, John Charles Farrow, Felice Patricia Farrow, Michael Damien Farrow, Patrick Joseph Farrow and Patrick Villiers Farrow.

Farrow started his career in the film industry primarily as a screenwriter, working on a number of films in the 1930s. He later transitioned to directing and producing, becoming known for his work on films such as "Wake Island" (1942), "The Big Clock" (1948), and "Around the World in 80 Days" (1956), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also directed several films starring his daughter, Mia Farrow, including "John Paul Jones" (1959) and "A Dandy in Aspic" (1968).

In addition to his work in film, Farrow also wrote several novels and worked in television, directing episodes of popular shows like "Bonanza" and "The Twilight Zone". In recognition of his contributions to the film industry, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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