
Person
Don Crosby
Acting · 1924–1985 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Biography
Don Crosby (29 October 1924 – 3 December 1985) was one of Australia's most distinguished actors, with a career spanning stage, radio, television and film. He urged the use of Australian actors where possible and spoke out against cuts in ABC funding. In 1980 he was awarded an OAM, and in 1985 he received the Australian Film Institute's Raymond Longford award for services to the industry. He was president of Actors Equity of Australia from 1976 until his death in 1985.
Known for

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Snapes

Barrier Reef
Dave McPhie
The Spoiler
White

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Jack Newby

The Picture Show Man
Major Lockhart

Newsfront
A.G. Marwood

New Guinea Patrol
Self - Narrator

Hancock Down Under
Mervyn

Billy and Percy
1974
Filmography
- 1978NewsfrontA.G. Marwood
- 1978The Chant of Jimmie BlacksmithJack Newby
- 1977The Picture Show ManMajor Lockhart
- 1974Billy and Percy
- 1972The SpoilerWhite
- 1972Hancock Down UnderMervyn
- 1971Barrier ReefDave McPhie
- 1968Skippy the Bush KangarooSnapes
- 1958New Guinea PatrolSelf - Narrator
Follow their work on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.