Australian movie stars died in 1988
Here are 4 famous actors from Australia died in 1988:
Wayne Jarratt
Wayne Jarratt (April 19, 1957 Australia-May 14, 1988) was an Australian actor.
He is best known for his work in the Australian film industry, including roles in movies such as "Palm Beach" and "The Big Steal". Jarratt also appeared in several Australian television shows such as "Police Rescue" and "A Country Practice". Despite his relatively short career, Jarratt was regarded as one of Australia's most promising young actors. Tragically, his life was cut short at the age of 31 when he died in a car accident in Sydney, Australia.
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Allan Cuthbertson
Allan Cuthbertson (April 7, 1920 Perth-February 8, 1988 London) otherwise known as Allan Darling Cuthbertson or Alan Cuthbertson was an Australian actor and soldier.
During World War II, Cuthbertson joined the British Army and served as a paratrooper in the 7th Parachute Battalion. After being discharged from the army, he pursued acting and made appearances in a number of British films and television shows throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Some of his notable film appearances include "The Guns of Navarone" (1961) and "The 39 Steps" (1959). He also had a recurring role in the TV series "The Avengers" (1961-1969). Cuthbertson was known for playing authoritative figures such as military officers and government officials. He was awarded the Order of Australia in 1985 for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
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Colin Higgins
Colin Higgins (July 28, 1941 Nouméa-August 5, 1988 Beverly Hills) was an Australian writer, screenwriter, film director, film producer and actor.
He's best known for his works in the 1970s and 1980s, which includes writing the screenplay for the classic films "Harold and Maude" and "Silver Streak". He also directed and produced the 1980 comedy "9 to 5", starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton. In addition to his success in the film industry, Higgins was also an activist for LGBT rights, and his groundbreaking play "Coming Attractions" was one of the first plays to depict openly gay characters on stage. Higgins passed away at the age of 47 due to complications from HIV/AIDS.
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Reg Lye
Reg Lye (October 14, 1912 Sydney-March 23, 1988 Australia) also known as Reginald Lye, Reginald Thomas Lye or Reg. Lye was an Australian actor.
He began his acting career in the 1940s, appearing in Australian films such as "The Overlanders" and "The Sundowners". However, he is perhaps best known for his role as the cranky and rough-talking "Sharkie" in the Australian television series "Skippy the Bush Kangaroo". Lye also appeared in several British films and television shows in the 1950s and 1960s, including "The Camp on Blood Island" and "The Saint". He continued to work in the Australian entertainment industry until his death in 1988, appearing in popular TV shows like "A Country Practice" and "Home and Away".
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