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John Meillon, OBE ( / ˈmɛljən / MEL-yon; 1 May 1934 – 11 August 1989), [1] was an Australian character actor known for dramatic as well as comedy roles. He portrayed Walter Reilly in the films Crocodile Dundee and Crocodile Dundee II.
John Meillon (1 May 1934 – 11 August 1989) was an legendary Australian actor, most widely known outside Australia for his role as Walter Reilly in the films Crocodile Dundee and Crocodile Dundee II. He also voiced Victoria Bitter beer commercials until his death. Meillon was born in Mosman, Sydney.
Mar 6, 2023 · Some know John Meillon as the fictitious Walter Reilly from Crocodile Dundee and Crocodile Dundee II. Some know him as the baritone featured on the hit track ‘ Tap Tap ‘ / ‘ Picture Show Man ,’ which peaked at #80 on the Australian singles chart.
Sir Walter Raleigh (/ ˈ r ɔː l i, ˈ r æ l i, ˈ r ɑː l i /; c. 1553 – 29 October 1618) was an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era , he played a leading part in English colonisation of North America , suppressed rebellion in Ireland , helped defend England ...
Dec 4, 2023 · John Meillon (Walter) John Meillon in Crocodile Dundee. Picture: 20th Century Fox/Disney John Meillon was an acclaimed Australian character actor, recognized for his dramatic and comedic roles. He is perhaps best known for portraying Walter Reilly in the Crocodile Dundee series.
John Meillon was born on 1 May 1934 in Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and writer, known for Crocodile Dundee II (1988), Crocodile Dundee (1986) and Walkabout (1971).
In 1985 he went on to star in an Australian television series on World War 1 called ‘Anzacs’, playing a ‘digger’ called Pat Cleary. The series also featured a who’s who of Australian actors of the day, including Jon Blake, Andrew Clarke, Megan Williams, Tony Bonner, Bill Kerr, Ilona Rodgers, Vivean Gray and Robert Coleby. [rtk_adunit_top]
