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Years active. 1970–2022. Jack Charles (5 September 1943 – 13 September 2022), also known as Uncle Jack Charles, was an Australian stage and screen actor and activist, known for his advocacy for Aboriginal people. He was involved in establishing the first Indigenous theatre in Australia, co-founding Nindethana Theatre with Bob Maza in ...
Sep 20, 2022 · MELBOURNE, Australia — Jack Charles, one of Australia’s leading Indigenous actors and activists, who has been called the “grandfather of Aboriginal theater” and who spent years in prison for...
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Sep 13, 2022 · The Stolen Generations survivor and co-founder of Australia's first Indigenous-led theatre group passed away at 79 after a stroke. He was a celebrated performer, activist and author, who shared his personal story of trauma and resilience in his memoir and documentaries.
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Sep 13, 2022 · Celebrated Aboriginal Australian actor Uncle Jack Charles has died aged 79. Charles starred in prominent Australian films in a career spanning decades and is lauded by many as the grandfather...
Jack Charles (1943-2022) was a member of the Stolen Generations and a co-founder of Australia's first Indigenous theatre group. He appeared in films such as The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Pan and Bastardy, and wrote a memoir about his life.
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- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Jack Charles (1943–2022) was a Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta elder, actor, musician, activist and mentor. He was a survivor of the Stolen Generations, a star of stage and screen, and a voice of reconciliation and hope.
Sep 13, 2022 · One of Australia’s most beloved and celebrated actors and musicians Jack Charles has died aged 79. The Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta senior elder passed away at the Royal Melbourne Hospital on Tuesday morning surrounded by friends and family after suffering a stroke. Replay. Up Next.
