Vincent Ball
Australian actor
Vincent Martin Ball, OAM (born 4 December 1923) is an Australian retired actor and writer.[1] He was born in Wee Waa, New South Wales.
Vincent Ball | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vincent Martin Ball 4 December 1923 |
| Education | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, soldier |
| Years active | 1949–2003; 2015 |
| Spouse |
Doreen Harrop (m. 1949) |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Service/branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
His career began in 1949 and he retired in 2015. Ball is best known for his movie roles in British and Australian movies, including A Town Like Alice, Breaker Morant, Phar Lap, Muriel's Wedding and The Man Who Sued God. He also had television roles in Crossroads, Rush, The Young Doctors, A Country Practice and Home and Away.
Ball was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2016 Australia Day Honours.[2]
Ball turned 100 in December 2023.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Vincent Ball". bookdepository.com. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
- ↑ Collins, Terry (26 January 2016). "Australia Day 2016: Actor Vincent Ball reflects on fascinating movie career after receiving OAM honour". Central Coast Express Advocate.
- ↑ "Vincent Ball joins the "Motel" 100 club"". 8 May 2024.
Other websites
change- Vincent Ball on IMDb
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