Don Crosby

Acting

Don Crosby

Born
Died
(aged 61)
Birthplace
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Credits
9 titles

Biography

Don Crosby (29 October 1924 – 3 December 1985) was one of Australia's most distinguished actors, with a career spanning stage, radio, television and film. He urged the use of Australian actors where possible and spoke out against cuts in ABC funding. In 1980 he was awarded an OAM, and in 1985 he received the Australian Film Institute's Raymond Longford award for services to the industry. He was president of Actors Equity of Australia from 1976 until his death in 1985.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 9

YearTitleRole
1978 Newsfront Film A.G. Marwood
1978 The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith Film Jack Newby
1977 The Picture Show Man Film Major Lockhart
1974 Billy and Percy Film
1972 The Spoiler TV White (1 ep)
1972 Hancock Down Under Film Mervyn
1971 Barrier Reef TV Dave McPhie (1 ep)
1968 Skippy the Bush Kangaroo TV Snapes (1 ep)
1958 New Guinea Patrol Film Self - Narrator
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