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John Meillon (1934-1989) was an Australian character actor known for dramatic and comedy roles. He appeared in films such as Crocodile Dundee, Wake in Fright and The Cars That Ate Paris, and voiced Victoria Bitter beer ads.
Aug 13, 1989 · John Meillon, who played Wal in the two "Crocodile Dundee" movies, passed away in 1989 at age 55. He was a veteran actor in Australia and also appeared in "The Longest Day".
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John Meillon was an Australian actor and writer, known for Crocodile Dundee, Walkabout and Arthur! And the Square Knights of the Round Table. He also voiced Victoria Bitter commercials until his death in 1989.
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John Meillon was an Australian actor and writer, known for Crocodile Dundee and Walkabout. He died in 1989 and was posthumously awarded the OBE for his services to the theatre.
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- August 10, 1989
This web page is an obituary of actor John Meillon, who died in 1989, from The Canberra Times. It praises his portrayal of the Australian larrikin and his most recent roles in Obituary and other films.
Mar 6, 2023 · In 1989, at the age of 55, John Meillon passed away in the comfort of his own Neutral Bay home from liver cirrhosis. Out of respect for both his family and the man’s legacy, the campaign was immediately pulled from airways. And suddenly, a major element of VB’s public identity was gone.
John Meillon (1934-1989) was a legendary Australian actor, known for his roles in Crocodile Dundee, Walkabout, and The Fourth Wish. He also voiced Victoria Bitter beer commercials and won the AFI Award for Best Actor in 1976.
