Australian movie stars died at 70

Here are 2 famous actors from Australia died at 70:

Billy Bevan

Billy Bevan (September 29, 1887 Orange-November 26, 1957 Escondido) a.k.a. William Bevan Harris, Bill Bevans, Bill Bivin, William Bevan, Bill Bivens or William B. Harris was an Australian actor, comedian and voice actor.

He started his acting career in Australia in the early 1900s, and later moved to Hollywood to pursue his career in the film industry. He was known for his comedic roles in silent films and later, talkies. He worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy. Bevan also lent his voice to various animated films, including Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He appeared in over 370 films during his career and was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

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Leon Errol

Leon Errol (July 3, 1881 Sydney-October 12, 1951 Hollywood) also known as Leonce Errol Simms or Leonce Errol Sims was an Australian actor and comedian.

He died as a result of myocardial infarction.

Errol started his career as a performer in Australia before moving to the United States in 1913. He made his debut in the Follies and then went on to work in vaudeville, on Broadway, and eventually in Hollywood. He starred in both silent films and talkies, often playing comedic roles. Some of his most popular films include "Monsieur Beaucaire" (1924), "Oh, Kay!" (1928), and "The Chocolate Soldier" (1941). Errol was also a talented musician and songwriter, writing several songs for films in which he appeared. In addition to his successful career in entertainment, Errol was a skilled painter and sculptor.

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