Quick Facts
Born:
1950-01-01
Birthplace:
Queensland, Australia
Credits:
34 Total Roles
Richard Moir
Acting
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Biography
Richard Moir (born 1950) is an Australian former actor and editor. He is known for many Australian film roles and in the TV soap opera Prisoner as the original character of electrician Eddie Cook.
In 1990, Moir was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the degenerative effects of which gradually brought his acting career to a premature end in 1999. Moir later underwent deep brain stimulation therapy, a process covered by the 2006 documentary The Bridge At Midnight Trembles.
He was married to Australian actress Julie Nihill, and they have two daughters.
In 1990, Moir was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the degenerative effects of which gradually brought his acting career to a premature end in 1999. Moir later underwent deep brain stimulation therapy, a process covered by the 2006 documentary The Bridge At Midnight Trembles.
He was married to Australian actress Julie Nihill, and they have two daughters.
Known For
The Chain Reaction
Jr. Const. Pigott
Welcome to Woop Woop
Reggie
Prisoner
Eddie Cook
The Odd Angry Shot
Medic
Round the Twist
Tony Twist
Joey
School Teacher
Running on Empty
Fox
Heatwave
Stephen West
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Not Dark Yet MOVIE | Russell |
| 2006 | The Bridge at Midnight Trembles MOVIE | Himself |
| 1998 | Welcome to Woop Woop MOVIE | Reggie |
| 1997 | Joey MOVIE | School Teacher |
| 1997 | One Way Ticket MOVIE | Governor |
| 1993 | Law of the Land TV | Self |
| 1992 | Phoenix TV | Tony Hansen |
| 1991 | Isabelle Eberhardt MOVIE | Lt. Comte |
| 1991 | Ring of Scorpio TV | Sgt Hayes |
| 1990 | Round the Twist TV | Tony Twist |