Athol Compton (born 1951) was an Aboriginal Australian actor. He became internationally famous when cast in The Games (1970).[1][2][3]
Athol Compton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 |
| Occupation | Aboriginal Australian actor |
| Known for | The Games (1970) |
| Notable work | The Last Wave (1977), BabaKiueria (1986) |
Select credits edit
- Skippy episode "The Rainmakers"
- The Games (1970)[3]
- Delta episode "Blackout"(1970)
- Homicide episode "Flash Johnny" (1970)
- Pig in a Poke episode "Ray's Story" (1977)
- The Last Wave (1977)[3]
- The Timeless Land (1980)
- A Country Practice (1984) episodes 1 & 2 "An Axe to Grind"
- Short Changed (1986)[3]
- BabaKiueria (1986)
- Flight into Hell (1987)
References edit
- ^ ""It helps," says Athol". Tribune. No. 1616. New South Wales, Australia. 16 July 1969. p. 12. Retrieved 7 September 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ ""Postie" Wins Star Part in Film". The Australian Women's Weekly. Vol. 36, no. 33. Australia. 15 January 1969. p. 5. Retrieved 7 September 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b c d "Athol Compton List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
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