Jack Thompson (actor)
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Jack Thompson, AM (born John Hadley Pain; 31 August 1940) is an Australian actor and a major figure of Australian cinema, particularly Australian New Wave. He is best known as a lead actor in several acclaimed Australian films, including such classics as The Club (1980), Sunday Too Far Away (1975), The Man from Snowy River (1982) and Petersen (1974). He won Cannes and AFI acting awards for the latter film.
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Born | John Hadley Pain (1940-08-31) 31 August 1940 (age 83) Manly, New South Wales, Australia |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1963–present |
Agent | DPN |
Spouse | Leona King |
Children | 2 |
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In 2002, he was made an honorary member of the Australian Cinematographers Society, and was the recipient of a Living Legend Award at the 2005 Inside Film Awards.