Quick Facts
Born:
1924-04-11
Birthplace:
Northcote, Victoria, Australia
Credits:
40 Total Roles
Frank Wilson
Acting
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Biography
Frank Wilson (11 April 1924 - 24 October 2005) was an Australian film, stage and television actor; musical comedy singer and director; and television game show and variety host.
Wilson joined the Australian Army in 1943, to escape the wartime Manpower Directorite and being placed in a "useful" job, becoming a signalman in the 7th Division, 2nd AIF. Served in Papua New Guinea and Borneo, being discharged in late 1945. He started acting in 1948, acting up to his death in 2005.
Wilson joined the Australian Army in 1943, to escape the wartime Manpower Directorite and being placed in a "useful" job, becoming a signalman in the 7th Division, 2nd AIF. Served in Papua New Guinea and Borneo, being discharged in late 1945. He started acting in 1948, acting up to his death in 2005.
Known For
Breaker Morant
Dr. Johnson
Black Robe
Father Jerome
Money Movers
Lionel Darcy
Crackerjack
Len Johnson
The Club
Jock Reily
The Flying Doctors
Karl Szalinski
Blue Heelers
Self
The Well
Francis Harper
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Crackerjack MOVIE | Len Johnson |
| 2001 | Changi TV | Older Gordon Yates |
| 1997 | The Well MOVIE | Francis Harper |
| 1996 | Water Rats TV | Billy Russell |
| 1993 | Blue Heelers TV | Self |
| 1991 | Black Robe MOVIE | Father Jerome |
| 1991 | Ultimate Desires MOVIE | Detective Southard |
| 1991 | Police Rescue TV | Mr. Bridger |
| 1989 | Slow Burn MOVIE | Captain Fahey |
| 1988 | The Riddle of the Stinson MOVIE | G. A. Robinson |