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John Meillon, OBE (/ ˈ m ɛ l j ə n / MEL-yon; 1 May 1934 – 11 August 1989), 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.
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.
Aug 13, 1989 · Veteran Australian actor John Meillon, who played supporting roles in such movies as "Crocodile Dundee" and "The Longest Day," died at his home in Sydney, family members said Saturday. He was 55. Meillon was found dead Friday by friends.
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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John Meillon (1 May 1934 – 11 August 1989) was an legendary Australian actor, most widely known outside Australia for his role as Walter Reilly in the films Crocodile Dundee and Crocodile Dundee II. He also voiced Victoria Bitter beer commercials until his death. Meillon was born in Mosman, Sydney.
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 ...
Biography. An actor whose three decade career was highlighted by supporting work in the stunningly profitable "'Crocodile' Dundee" films and Nicolas Roeg's world cinema classic "Walkabout," John Meillon entered show business in 1959, appearing in the Gregory Peck-lead sci-fi film "On the Beach." During the first half of the 1960s, he often ...
Sep 26, 1986 · Crocodile Dundee: Directed by Peter Faiman. With Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon, David Gulpilil. An American reporter goes to the Australian outback to meet an eccentric crocodile poacher and invites him to New York City.
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Aug 12, 1989 · SYDNEY, Australia -- Veteran Australian actor John Meillon, who played supporting roles in such movies as 'Crocodile Dundee' and 'The Longest Day,' died at his home in Sydney, family members said...
