Vincent Ball

Born: 1923-12-04

Birthplace: Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Vincent Martin Ball OAM (born 4 December 1923) is an Australian-born retired character actor of radio, stage and screen, active in the industry for nearly 55 years (with a brief return) firstly in Britain and then his native Australia. He has also authored a number of books.

He is best known for film roles in British and Australian films and TV movies, including A Town Like Alice, Breaker Morant, Phar Lap, Muriel's Wedding and The Man Who Sued God. He appeared in numerous TV roles, primarily in cameo guest roles, but had recurring roles in serials like Rush, The Young Doctors, A Country Practice and Home and Away.

Vincent Ball has also worked variously in theatre, including Shakespeare, with productions of Henry IV and Romeo and Juliet and a musical based on Charles Dickens famous novel Great Expectations.

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Known For

Where Eagles Dare
Sirens
Muriel's Wedding
Breaker Morant
The Long Arm
Paradise Road
The Battle of the River Plate
Sea of Sand
Vietnam
Carry On Cruising

Top Movie Credits

Sirens Bishop of Sydney
Breaker Morant Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
The Long Arm P.C. at Hospital (uncredited)
Paradise Road Mr. Dickson
The Battle of the River Plate Barnes - HMS Achilles (uncredited)
Sea of Sand Sgt Nesbitt
Vietnam Dave the Spook