Australian movie stars died in 2013
Here are 7 famous actors from Australia died in 2013:
Brian Moll
Brian Moll (May 19, 1925 Wanstead-August 9, 2013 Queensland) a.k.a. Brian Percy Moll was an Australian actor.
He was born in Wanstead, London, England and migrated to Australia with his family in the 1930s. Moll started his career in the entertainment industry in 1956 and became a familiar face on Australian television screens in the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in popular TV shows such as Homicide and Matlock Police. He also had roles in several films, including The Shiralee and The Four Minute Mile. Moll was highly regarded in the Australian acting community and was known for his gentle nature and professionalism on set. He retired from acting in the early 2000s and lived out the remainder of his life in Queensland before passing away in 2013 at the age of 88.
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Anthony Hawkins
Anthony Hawkins (September 30, 1932 Australia-September 23, 2013 Kyneton) otherwise known as Tony Hawkins was an Australian actor.
He attended the National Theatre School of Melbourne and started his acting career in the 1950s. Hawkins appeared in various films, including "The Pirate Movie," "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome," and "Gallipoli." He was also a regular on Australian television, starring in shows such as "Prisoner" and "Carson's Law." In addition to his acting work, Hawkins was an accomplished theatre director, working with various companies throughout his career. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 80.
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Bille Brown
Bille Brown (January 11, 1952 Biloela-January 13, 2013 Brisbane) a.k.a. William Brown, William Gerard "Bille" Brown, William Gerard Brown, William Gerard "Bille" Brown AM, Bille Brown AM or Bille was an Australian actor, playwright and teacher.
He was known for his work in Australian theatre, film, and television. He attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney and later became a renowned actor both in Australia and internationally. He won multiple awards for his work such as the Helpmann Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Play and was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia for his contributions to the performing arts. In addition to acting, Brown was also a playwright, with his works being produced in both Australia and the US. Brown was also known for his role as Vice Chancellor Professor Richard Roth in the Australian television series, "The Alice". He was highly regarded as a teacher and taught at several institutions including NIDA, the Victorian College of the Arts, and the University of Southern Queensland. Brown passed away in 2013 at the age of 61.
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Bruce Beeby
Bruce Beeby (October 21, 1921 Sydney-October 20, 2013 United Kingdom) also known as Bruce Bebe or Bruce Edward Beeby was an Australian actor.
Beeby began his acting career performing on stage and radio in Australia before moving to the United Kingdom in the early 1950s. He went on to establish a successful career in British film and television, appearing in popular shows such as "Doctor Who", "The Saint", and "The Avengers". He also had notable film appearances in "The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb" and "A Night to Remember". Later in his career, Beeby became a prominent voice actor, lending his voice to various BBC radio dramas and documentaries. Despite living most of his life in the UK, Beeby was known to frequently return to Australia, where he continued to perform and participate in the theater scene until his death in 2013, just one day shy of his 92nd birthday.
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Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey (May 31, 1950 Keith-April 4, 2013 Adelaide) also known as Christopher Mark Bailey was an Australian singer, guitarist, musician and actor. He had one child, Ollie Bailey.
Chris Bailey is best known as the founding member and lead vocalist of the iconic Australian punk rock band The Saints. The band was formed in 1974 and is known for their hit single "I'm Stranded," which is often cited as one of the first punk rock singles. The band has gone through various lineup changes over the years but Bailey remained a constant presence and continued to release music under The Saints name until his passing in 2013.
Aside from his work with The Saints, Bailey also pursued solo projects, releasing several albums throughout his career. He was also involved in acting, appearing in a number of Australian television shows and films.
Throughout his career, Bailey was known for his distinctive voice and outspoken personality, often commenting on social and political issues in his music. He was a pioneer of the Australian punk rock scene and is remembered as one of its most important figures.
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Tommy Tycho
Tommy Tycho (April 11, 1928 Budapest-April 4, 2013 Randwick) also known as Thomas Tycho, Tommy, Thomas Tycho AM MBE, The Maestro or Thomas (Tommy) Tycho AM MBE was an Australian conductor, film score composer, actor, composer, pianist and music arranger. He had one child, Vicki Tycho.
Tycho was born in Budapest, Hungary, and later moved to Austria before settling in Australia in 1951. He began his musical career as a member of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) dance band in the 1950s. In the 1960s, he became the musical director for the Channel Nine Network, where he composed music for television shows such as "The Don Lane Show" and "The Mike Walsh Show".
In addition to his work in television, Tycho was also a prolific composer and arranger of music for films, including "The Man from Snowy River" (1982) and "Phar Lap" (1983). He received numerous awards throughout his career, including an Order of Australia in 1980 and a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1990 for his contributions to music.
Tycho continued to perform and conduct music until his death in 2013 at the age of 84. His legacy as a conductor and composer continues to inspire generations of musicians in Australia and beyond.
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Peter O'Shaughnessy
Peter O'Shaughnessy (October 5, 1923 Melbourne-July 17, 2013 England) a.k.a. Peter O'Shaughnessy OAM was an Australian actor.
He began his acting career in the 1940s with the Melbourne Little Theatre Company and went on to become a prominent figure in the Australian film and television industry. O'Shaughnessy appeared in several popular Australian television shows such as "Homicide," "Matlock Police," and "Prisoner" (also known as "Prisoner: Cell Block H" in some countries). He also had roles in international productions such as "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome." O'Shaughnessy was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of his contribution to the performing arts in Australia. After relocating to the UK, he continued to work in the industry and secured a role in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders." Peter O'Shaughnessy passed away in 2013 at the age of 89.
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