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David Dhalatnghu Gulpilil AM (1 July 1953 – 29 November 2021) was an Australian actor and dancer. He was known for his roles in the films Walkabout (1971), Storm Boy (1976), The Last Wave (1977), Crocodile Dundee (1986), Rabbit-Proof Fence, The Tracker (both 2002) and Australia (2008).
Nov 29, 2021 · Pioneering Indigenous actor David Dalaithngu AM has died aged 68. Key points: Dalaithngu's role in Walkabout was one of the first roles played by an Indigenous person. He was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in 1987. Dalaithngu was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017.
Nov 30, 2021 · His career spanned nearly 50 years and took Indigenous Australia to the world, but now Northern Territory actor David Dalaithngu AM has died.
Nov 29, 2021 · David Gulpilil, an Indigenous Australian who found film stardom as a teenager in 1971 when he was featured in “Walkabout” and went on to become Australia’s most famous Aboriginal actor ...
Dec 6, 2021 · One of Australia's greatest actors, David Gulpilil (Kingfisher) Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu, died last week aged 68, following a battle with lung cancer. In accordance with custom he will be...
Dec 1, 2021 · David Dalaithngu, dead at 68, walked tall in two cultures. David Dalaithngu opened the eyes of audiences across the Western world to strong, positive depictions of Aboriginal Australia and became one of the country's all-time great actors. Read more.
Dec 2, 2021 · David Dalaithngu, better known as David Gulpilil, who has died probably aged 68, became Australia’s most famous Aboriginal actor after being cast by the British director Nicolas Roeg in his...
Nov 29, 2021 · Acclaimed Indigenous actor, singer, and painter David Dalaithngu has died at the age of 68. South Australian Premier Steven Marshall confirmed the news in a statement late on Monday night.
Nov 30, 2021 · Yolŋu man David Dalaithngu AM, a giant of Australian cinema, has died at the age of 68. One of the country's most iconic and beloved cultural figures, the actor, singer, dancer and painter passed away after a four-year battle with lung cancer. Born and raised in Arnhem land, Dalaithngu is from Ramingining and is of the Mandjalpingu clan.
Nov 29, 2021 · His full name was David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu. He was raised in a traditional indigenous community in Australia’s Northern Territory; his exact date of birth isn’t known, but...
