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Quentin Kenihan is Australia's most unique celebrity. For many years he featured on national current affairs programs as he struggled to overcome his disability. Quentin has captured the nation's heart with his wit, humour and never-say-die attitude. Now as an adult he is best known for his hit TV series Quentin Crashes. He is a young Australian film-maker who suffers from a rare bone disorder (Osteogenesis imperfecta - bone brittle disease) and has spent most of his 31 years in a wheelchair from which he observes life through the lens of TV cameras.- Writer
- Actor
- Script and Continuity Department
Steve J. Spears was born on 22 January 1951 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was a writer and actor, known for Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Heartbreak High (1994) and Neighbours (1985). He died on 16 October 2007 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Brian Wenzel was born on 24 May 1929 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for A Country Practice (1981), The Evil Touch (1973) and The Odd Angry Shot (1979). He died on 6 May 2024 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Dorota Kwiatkowska was born on 15 September 1957 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. She was an actress, known for Thais (1984), Doctor Who (1963) and Testimony (1987). She was married to Charles Bodman Rae. She died on 19 December 2018 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Christine Schuler was an actress, known for Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) and A Dream Within a Dream: The Making of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' (2004). She was married to John Lawrance. She died in October 2010 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Producer
- Location Management
- Production Manager
David Lightfoot was born in 1960 in Australia. He was a producer and production manager, known for Rogue (2007), Wolf Creek (2005) and Babe (1995). He died on 13 June 2021 in Adelaide, Australia.- Generally regarded as the greatest cricketer ever to play the game, Don Bradman averaged 99.94 runs per innings during his illustrious career. He continued to play test cricket until the age of 40, when in 1948 he led an Australian team touring England, UK. The team did not lose a match on that tour and are now legendary, they are known as The Invincibles.
- Hedley Cullen was born on 20 July 1915 in Semaphore, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest (1967), A Thousand Skies (1985) and The Last Wave (1977). He was married to Nancy Nell Graham. He died on 4 November 1994 in Dernancourt, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Craig Lahiff was born on 23 April 1947 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was a director and producer, known for Fever (1988), Swerve (2011) and Heaven's Burning (1997). He died on 2 February 2014 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Christopher Pearson was born on 28 August 1951 in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for Lady Libertine (1984) and Alexander (2004). He died on 7 June 2013 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Art Department
Robert McFarlane was born in 1942 in Adelaide, South Australia, Austalia. He is known for Muriel's Wedding (1994), The Blood of Heroes (1989) and Sirens (1994). He was married to Mary-Ann Vale and Kate Burness. He died on 19 July 2023 in Adelaide, Australia.- Composer
- Music Department
- Sound Department
Tristram Cary was born on 14 May 1925 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK. He was a composer, known for The Ladykillers (1955), Quatermass and the Pit (1967) and The Boy Who Stole a Million (1960). He was married to Jane Delin and Doris (Dorse) Enid Jukes. He died on 24 April 2008 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Rodney William Marsh was born on 4 November 1947 in Armadale, Western Australia, Australia, and passed away on 4 March 2022 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Marsh was an Australian professional cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper for the Australia national team.
Marsh had a Test career spanning from the 1970 -71 to the 1983-84 Australian season. In 96 test matches, he set a world record of 355 wicketkeeping dismissals.
Marsh had a controversial start to his Test career, selected on account of his batting abilities. Sections of the media lampooned Marsh's glovework, dubbing him "Iron Gloves" after sloppy catching in his debut Test. His keeping improved over time and by the end of his career he was regarded as one of the finest in the history of the sport. He was widely regarded for his sense of team discipline, in particular after Bill Lawry controversially declared the Australian first innings closed in the Fifth Test of the 1970-71 series at the MCG with Marsh eight runs short of a century. - Roger Cardwell was born on 19 July 1934 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for The Survivor (1981), Siam Sunset (1999) and Frames (2004). He was married to Sue Baron. He died on 26 October 2019 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Colin Ballantyne was born on 12 July 1908 in Wayville, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was a director and actor, known for Beginners Please: The Story of the Twin Theatres, Elizabeth, South Australia (1965), Robbery Under Arms (1957) and Land of the Sleeping Giant: A History of the Yalumba Wines Estate of the Barossa Valley (1973). He was married to Gwenneth, Ballantyne. He died on 2 July 1988 in Walkerville, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Peter Michell was an actor, known for Blue Heelers (1994), Anzac Girls (2014) and John Faust (2018). He died on 24 July 2014 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia; a child of a housing commission estate, Harkness developed, at young age, a serious love of poetry. While still in primary school, Harkness won a scholarship to a prestigious private school. Upon completing high school, Harkness briefly pursued a professional career in journalism and secured a position with the NSW Newspaper, The Advocate. He was considered something of a prodigy in creative writing but soon decided he was unable, to call journalism creative writing. He then relocated to Adelaide, to attend Flinders University of South Australia, studying Drama and Film, which led to his undertaking a Masters Degree in these disciplines. In between his studies, Harkness completed more than 20 short films, enjoying numerous festival successes and awards. He also continued to hone his craft by directing commercials and documentaries and it was at this time that he conceived the feature film, Shot Of Love. J has received a myriad of awards and major festival selections for his work and achievements. Birthday is the second feature film by J. Harkness as a Writer and Director.- Erica Hoy was born on 12 September 1996 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. She was an actress, known for Ribspreader (2022), The Reality of Humanity (2021) and Jo-Anne Spirit Guide (2020). She died on 2 November 2022 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Kevin Crease was born on 8 May 1936 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp (1963), Cinderella (1962) and Postcards (1995). He was married to Cathy and Josie Lorraine. He died on 10 April 2007 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Cliff Hall was born on 11 September 1925 in Oriente, Cuba. He is known for Where the Boys Are (1984), And the World Listened (1965) and Twice a Fortnight (1967). He was married to Janet Massie and Dorothy. He died on 26 June 2008 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Actor
- Cinematographer
Reg Perry was born on 29 June 1890 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. He was an actor and cinematographer, known for The Story of the Kelly Gang (1906), Soldiers of the Cross (1900) and The Soap-Suds Star (1915). He died on 13 June 1981 in Campbelltown, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Sean was born in Berwyn, Illinois, US. He spent his formative years in Wyoming, and his High School years, in Waterville Maine. Sean's parents (now div) are Patricia Brennan and J. Anderson. His sister and best friend is Robin Anderson. During his High School years Sean enjoyed competing in Science Olympiad. Sean moved to Australia in 2006. He became a Chef, and also acted in short films such as 'Collision" Garden of Eden- Director's Cut, and Barry's Win [MAPS Film School16] , as well as one episode of a web based series cooking show, 'Cooking for Mrs Waterman'. Sean enjoyed cooking, acting, modeling, music, and Art. Sadly, just before embarking on a new career, studying Criminology and Psychology at University, Sean passed away on February 10th 2017. Sean was an interesting, talented, intelligent and kind-hearted person.
- Helen Grieve was born in 1932 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Bush Christmas (1947) and The Overlanders (1946). She died on 23 July 1981 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Ted Chapman was born on 16 December 1933 in Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia. He was married to Corralie Clae Harris and Patricia Anne Harvey. He died on 25 July 2005 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- John Bannon died on 13 December 2015 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Jessie Bradman was born on 11 June 1909 in Bowral, New South Wales, Australia. She was married to Don Bradman. She died on 14 September 1997 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Eddie Vitch was born on 6 April 1903 in Skierniewice, Lódzkie, Poland. He was an actor, known for The Body Said No! (1950), The Good Beginning (1953) and Wieder zurück: Siegfried Arno - Eine Musik-Show aus Studio 3 (1962). He died in 1986 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Lionel Williams was an actor, known for Homicide (1964), The Fourth Wish (1976) and The Felt Hat (1959). He was married to Elizabeth. He died on 7 January 2016 in Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Phyllis Piddington was born on 9 October 1910 in Melbourne, Australia. She was a writer, known for Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow (1982). She died on 8 July 2001 in Adelaide, Australia.
- English comedienne Lily Ward born in the early 1890's. She could pull many different funny facial expressions, which made her one of the biggest stars in the Yorkshire film industry. Lily starred in more than 30 silent short comedies under the direction of Cecil Birch in 1914-15, making her debut in 'How Winky Whacked the Germans' starring Reggie Switz as Winky, Lily often starred opposite her husband Alf Scotty in many 'Scottie' comedies in 1915, she also starred in her own 'Lily' comedies for the Bamforth Film Co based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. The first World War caused Bamforth Co Ltd to cease film production at the end of 1915, the Company were never to return to this field of entertainment with all resources now being concentrated on postcard production. Lily Ward or Warde moved to the Pyramid Film Company in late 1915 starring in Leslie Henson comedies and the 'Jolly' comedies.
- Actress
Daphne Grey was born on 30 August 1930 in Rochford, Essex, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Shine (1996), The Plumber (1979) and Struck by Lightning (1990). She died on 19 April 1998 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Tom Kruse was born on 28 August 1914 in Waterloo, South Australia, Australia. He was married to Valma. He died on 30 June 2011 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Bob Francis was born on 11 March 1939 in Cairo, Egypt. He was married to Anna Von Berg. He died on 12 November 2016 in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Islay died on 26 April 1844 in Adelaide Cottage, Windsor Castle.
- Cinematographer
Harry Krischock was born in 1875 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was a cinematographer, known for What Happened to Jean (1918), Remorse, a Story of the Red Plague (1917) and Our Friends the Hayseeds (1917). He died on 25 October 1940 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Additional Crew
Don Dunstan was born on 21 September 1926 in Suva, Fiji. He is known for Carson's Law (1983), Against the Innocent (1989) and Mr Neal Is Entitled to Be an Agitator (1991). He was married to Adele Koh and Gretel. He died on 6 February 1999 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Agnes Keogh was born in 1890 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She was an actress, known for Seven Keys to Baldpate (1916), Nell Gwynne (1911) and Nurse Cavell (1916). She died on 15 December 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Don Jessop was born on 21 June 1927 in Unley Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was married to Barbara Maughan. He died on 21 May 2018 in Adelaide, Australia.
- Janet Mead was born in 1938 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. She died on 26 January 2022 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Lowitja O'Donaghue was born in 1932 in South Australia, Australia. She was married to Gordon Smart. She died on 4 February 2024 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Graham Duckett was an actor, known for Bad Boy Bubby (1993), The Time Guardian (1987) and Struck by Lightning (1990). He died in October 2000 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Art Department
- Production Designer
- Director
James Mellor was a production designer and director, known for Danger 5 (2011), Suit Up! (2006) and December Boys (2007). He died on 17 February 2012 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Paul Zweck was born on 9 December 1933 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for Special Squad (1984), Prisoner (1979) and Rain Shadow (2007). He died on 16 July 2012 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Ashley Mallett was born on 13 July 1945 in Chatswood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was married to Patsy. He died on 29 October 2021 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Price Weir was born on 23 April 1866 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He was an actor, known for What Happened to Jean (1918). He died on 14 November 1944 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- C.R. Stanford was born in 1863 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for The Woman Suffers (1918). He was married to Ida Gresham. He died on 31 March 1927 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Producer
- Actor
Reginald Goldsworthy was a producer and actor, known for Color Me Dead (1969), That Lady from Peking (1971) and Pacific Banana (1981). He died on 21 March 1982 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Scotty McHarg was born on 10 August 1925 in Ayr, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for London Town (1946). He died on 17 April 2005 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.- Len Wakefield was born on 12 October 1927 in Carey Gully, South Australia, Australia. He was married to Lorraine Wakefield. He died on 13 July 1991 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Terry Jenner was born on 8 September 1944 in Mount Lawley, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. He was married to Jacky and Ann Blair. He died on 25 May 2011 in Brighton, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.