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John Meillon, OBE ( / ˈmɛljən / MEL-yon; 1 May 1934 – 11 August 1989), [1] was an Australian character actor known for dramatic as well as comedy roles. He portrayed Walter Reilly in the films Crocodile Dundee and Crocodile Dundee II. He also voiced advertisements for Victoria Bitter beer. [2]
John Meillon was born on 1 May 1934 in Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and writer, known for Crocodile Dundee II (1988), Crocodile Dundee (1986) and Walkabout (1971). He was married to Bunny Gibson and June Salter.
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- Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Aug 13, 1989 · John Meillon, who played Wal in the two "Crocodile Dundee" movies, passed away in 1989 at age 55. He was a veteran actor in Australia and also appeared in "The Longest Day".
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John Meillon was an Australian actor and writer, known for Crocodile Dundee and Walkabout. He died in 1989 and was posthumously awarded the OBE for his services to the theatre.
- May 1, 1934
- August 10, 1989
The Valiant. Watch It Sailor. The Long and the Short and the Tall. The Dunera Boys. Heatwave. The Everlasting Secret Family. Inn of the Damned. The Cars That Eat People. Death Trap.
John Meillon (1934-1989) was a legendary Australian actor, known for his roles in Crocodile Dundee, Walkabout, The Cars That Ate Paris and more. He also voiced Victoria Bitter beer commercials and won the AFI Award for Best Actor for The Fourth Wish.
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Funding for digitisation contributed by Mr Ryan Stokes. $. SYDNEY: Actor John Meillon, who died yesterday aged 55, was renowned for his portrayal of the Australian larrikin. His most recent roles included a knockabout bushie in ...
