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Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Actor · born 31 August 1940 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Jack Thompson, AM (born 31 August 1940) is an Australian actor and one of the major figures of Australian cinema. He was educated at the University of Queensland, before embarking on his acting career. In 2002, he was made an honorary member of the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS). He is best known as a lead actor in several acclaimed Australian films including such classics as Wake in Fright (1971), Sunday Too Far Away (1975), The Man from Snowy River (1982) and Breaker Morant (1980). He won Cannes and AFI acting awards for the latter film. He was the recipient of a Living Legend Award at the 2005 Inside Film Awards.

Where to start: The Great Gatsby (2013).

As actor 86

TV shows 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jack Thompson movie?

By viewer score, The Great Gatsby (2013) at 7.3/10.

What are Jack Thompson’s most popular movies?

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, The Great Gatsby, Australia.

How many movies has Jack Thompson made?

86 films on TMDB, 86 as actor.

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