7.4
Movie
Acting
Syd Heylen
- Born
- Died
- (aged 74)
- Birthplace
- Renmark, South Australia, Australia
- Credits
- 9 titles
Biography
Syd Heylen (25 May 1922 - 4 December 1996) was an Australian character actor of radio, stage, television and film, comedian, and variety performer and soldier, he often performed in a traditional vaudeville style in the vein of Roy Rene.
Heylen was best known for his role in A Country Practice, as the RSL club manager, barman and chef Vernon 'Cookie' Locke, who he played from 1982 until 1992. After he left A Country Practice in 1992, he and his wife Patti retired to their Gold Coast, Queensland home. Occasionally he would do public appearances and performances.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 9
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | E Street TV | Reggie Bucketts (2 ep) |
| 1982 | Ginger Meggs Film | Stablehand |
| 1982 | Starstruck Film | Pub Regular |
| 1981 | Mad Max 2 Film | Curmudgeon |
| 1981 | A Country Practice TV | Vernon 'Cookie' Locke (438 ep) |
| 1981 | A Town Like Alice TV | Art Foster (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Stir Film | Old Bob |
| 1976 | The Sullivans TV | Gabby (2 ep) |
| 1976 | Caddie Film | Billy |