Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Born August 31, 1940 (Age: 85) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jack Thompson, AM (born 31 August 1940) is an Australian actor and one of the major figures of Australian cinema. He was educated at the University of Queensland, before embarking on his acting career. In 2002, he was made an honorary member of the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS). He is best known as a lead actor in several acclaimed Australian films including such classics as Wake in Fright (1971), Sunday Too Far Away (1975), The Man from Snowy River (1982) and Breaker Morant (1980). He won Cannes and AFI acting awards for the latter film. He was the recipient of a Living Legend Award at the 2005 Inside Film Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Thompson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jack Thompson, AM (born 31 August 1940) is an Australian actor and one of the major figures of Australian cinema. He was educated at the University of Queensland, before embarking on his acting career. In 2002, he was made an honorary member of the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS). He is best known as a lead actor in several acclaimed Australian films including such classics as Wake in Fright (1971), Sunday Too Far Away (1975), The Man from Snowy River (1982) and Breaker Morant (1980). He won Cannes and AFI acting awards for the latter film. He was the recipient of a Living Legend Award at the 2005 Inside Film Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Thompson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Filmography

Poker Face

Poker Face

2022 as Shaman Bill (Paje) Age: 82
High Ground

High Ground

2021 as Moran Age: 80
The Light Between Oceans

The Light Between Oceans

2016 as Ralph Addicott Age: 76
The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

2013 as Dr. Walter Perkins Age: 72
The Telegram Man

The Telegram Man

2011 as Bill Williams Age: 70
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

2010 as Harris Age: 70
Mao’s Last Dancer

Mao’s Last Dancer

2009 as US Federal Judge Age: 69
Australia

Australia

2008 as Kipling Flynn Age: 68
Leatherheads

Leatherheads

2008 as Harvey Age: 67
December Boys

December Boys

2007 as Bandy Age: 67
The Good German

The Good German

2006 as Congressman Breimer Age: 66
Feed

Feed

2005 as Richard Age: 64
Man-Thing

Man-Thing

2005 as Schist Age: 64
The Assassination of Richard Nixon

The Assassination of Richard Nixon

2004 as Jack Jones Age: 63
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

2002 as Cliegg Lars Age: 61
Gulpilil: One Red Blood

Gulpilil: One Red Blood

2002 as Self Age: 61
Original Sin

Original Sin

2001 as Alan Jordan Age: 60
Yolngu Boy

Yolngu Boy

2001 as Policeman Age: 60
The Magic Pudding

The Magic Pudding

2000 as Buncle (voice) Age: 60
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

1997 as Sonny Seiler Age: 57
Under the Lighthouse Dancing

Under the Lighthouse Dancing

1997 as Harry Age: 57
Excess Baggage

Excess Baggage

1997 as Alexander Age: 56
McLeod's Daughters

McLeod's Daughters

1996 as Jack McLeod Age: 55
Last Dance

Last Dance

1996 as The Governor Age: 55
Flight of the Albatross

Flight of the Albatross

1996 as Mike Age: 55
The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years

The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years

1996 as The Judge Age: 55
Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow

1996 as Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff Age: 55
The Sum of Us

The Sum of Us

1994 as Harry Mitchell Age: 53
A Far Off Place

A Far Off Place

1993 as John Ricketts Age: 52
Ruby Cairo

Ruby Cairo

1992 as Ed Age: 52
Wind

Wind

1992 as Jack Neville Age: 52
Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach

1992 as Ralph Age: 51
Resistance

Resistance

1992 as Mr Wilson Age: 51
Trouble in Paradise

Trouble in Paradise

1989 as Jake Age: 48
The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy

The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy

1988 as Stuart Irving Age: 48
The Riddle of the Stinson

The Riddle of the Stinson

1988 as Bernard O'Reilly Age: 47
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun

Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun

1988 as Tom Campbell Black Age: 47
Ground Zero

Ground Zero

1987 as Trebilcock Age: 47
Kojak: The Price of Justice

Kojak: The Price of Justice

1987 as Aubrey Dubose Age: 46
Short Circuit

Short Circuit

1986 as Party Guest Age: 45
Burke & Wills

Burke & Wills

1985 as Robert O'Hara Burke Age: 45
Flesh + Blood

Flesh + Blood

1985 as Hawkwood Age: 44
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

1983 as Hicksley Age: 42
The Man from Snowy River

The Man from Snowy River

1982 as Clancy Age: 41
The Club

The Club

1980 as Laurie Holden Age: 40
The Earthling

The Earthling

1980 as Ross Daley Age: 39
Breaker Morant

Breaker Morant

1980 as Major J.F. Thomas Age: 39
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

1978 as Rev. Neville Age: 37
Because He's My Friend

Because He's My Friend

1978 as Geoff Age: 37
No Image

Tully

1975 as Vic Parkes Age: 35
Jock Petersen

Jock Petersen

1974 as Tony Petersen Age: 33
Libido

Libido

1973 as Age: 32
Wake in Fright

Wake in Fright

1971 as Dick Age: 30
Where Dead Men Lie

Where Dead Men Lie

1971 as Commentator (voice) Age: 30