Quick Facts
Born:
1953-07-01
Birthplace:
Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Credits:
39 Total Roles
David Gulpilil
Acting
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Biography
David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu AM, known professionally as David Gulpilil and posthumously for cultural reasons as David Dalaithngu for three days, was an Aboriginal Australian (Yolŋu) actor and dancer, known for the films Walkabout, Storm Boy, Rabbit-Proof Fence, and The Tracker.
Known For
Australia
King George
Crocodile Dundee
Neville Bell
Cargo
Daku
The Leftovers
Christopher Sunday
The Right Stuff
Aborigine
The Proposition
Jacko
Walkabout
Black Boy
Rabbit-Proof Fence
Moodoo
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Journey Home, David Gulpilil MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2025 | Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Faraway Downs TV | King George |
| 2021 | My Name Is Gulpilil MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Cargo MOVIE | Daku |
| 2016 | Goldstone MOVIE | Jimmy |
| 2016 | MESSiAH MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Another Country MOVIE | Self / Narrator |
| 2014 | The Leftovers TV | Christopher Sunday |
| 2013 | Charlie's Country MOVIE | Charlie |