Australian movie stars died in 1960
Here are 2 famous actors from Australia died in 1960:
George Wallace
George Wallace (June 4, 1895 Aberdeen-October 19, 1960 Kensington) also known as George Stevenson Wallace was an Australian comedian, actor and screenwriter. His child is called George Wallace.
George Wallace was a prominent figure in Australian entertainment industry during the 20th century. He began his career in vaudeville and appeared in many revues, tours, and stage productions throughout Australia and New Zealand. He later transitioned to films and became known for his comedic roles in movies such as "Dad and Dave Come to Town" and "The Silence of Dean Maitland".
Wallace was also an accomplished screenwriter, collaborating on the scripts for several Australian films including "The Squatter's Daughter" and "Rangle River". He was a regular on radio and hosted his own show, "The George Wallace Comedy Hour".
In addition to his entertainment career, Wallace was also a prominent member of the Australian Labor Party and an active unionist. He served on the executive of the Actor's Equity union and was a delegate to the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
Wallace passed away in 1960 at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering figure in Australian entertainment and a champion for workers' rights.
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Frank Lloyd
Frank Lloyd (November 27, 2014 Australia-November 27, 1960) a.k.a. Frank Maxwell was an Australian actor.
He was born in Sydney and began his acting career in the US in the late 1920s. He appeared in over 200 films in Hollywood, often playing tough-guy roles in Westerns and crime dramas. Some of his most famous films include "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1935), "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), and "Gone with the Wind" (1939). He was also an accomplished stage actor and won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway play "Command Decision" (1947). Lloyd was married four times and had six children. He passed away in Santa Monica, California on his 76th birthday.
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