Alwyn Kurts
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Alwyn Kurts, also known as Alwyn Kurtis, (28 October 1915 – 4 May 2000) was an Australian drama and comedy actor.
Kurts originally worked as a war correspondent
, before moving onto radio with his program "Raising a Husband" on radio station 3XY.
Kurts' television career started with "Hutton's Family Quiz", "Don't Argue" and "Fighting Words". He came to prominence in his role as Inspector Colin Fox in the TV series "Homicide", followed by the comedy "The Last of the Australians
". In 1982 he appeared in the Australian TV drama "Cop Shop
".
Kurts also appeared in the 1979 movie "Tim" with Mel Gibson, Piper Laurie and Pat Evison.
Kurts supported the 1972 campaign for the election of Gough Whitlam and the Labour Party.
Alwyn Kurts died on 4 May 2000 in Melbourne
, Australia, from liver failure.
for Best Supporting Actor
for his role as the father of Mel Gibson
's character in the film Tim
.
Kurts originally worked as a war correspondent
War correspondent
A war correspondent is a journalist who covers stories firsthand from a war zone. In the 19th century they were also called Special Correspondents.-Methods:...
, before moving onto radio with his program "Raising a Husband" on radio station 3XY.
Kurts' television career started with "Hutton's Family Quiz", "Don't Argue" and "Fighting Words". He came to prominence in his role as Inspector Colin Fox in the TV series "Homicide", followed by the comedy "The Last of the Australians
The Last of the Australians
The Last of the Australians was an Australia sitcom that was broadcast on Nine Network in 1975 and 1976.The comedy series was produced by Crawford Productions in two series of 13 episodes each. It was based on Alan Seymour's play "The One Day Of The Year" and is about an irascible father and his...
". In 1982 he appeared in the Australian TV drama "Cop Shop
Cop Shop
Cop Shop was an Australian police drama television series produced by Crawford Productions that revolved around the everyday operations of both the uniformed police officers and the plain-clothes detectives of the fictional Riverside Police Station....
".
Kurts also appeared in the 1979 movie "Tim" with Mel Gibson, Piper Laurie and Pat Evison.
Kurts supported the 1972 campaign for the election of Gough Whitlam and the Labour Party.
Alwyn Kurts died on 4 May 2000 in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia, from liver failure.
Awards
In 1979, Kurts won the Australian Film Institute AwardAustralian Film Institute Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,...
for Best Supporting Actor
Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
The Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards. It has been awarded annually since 1974.-Previous winners:*1974: Barry Humphries – The Great McCarthy...
for his role as the father of Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson
Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson, AO is an American actor, film director, producer and screenwriter. Born in Peekskill, New York, Gibson moved with his parents to Sydney, Australia when he was 12 years old and later studied acting at the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art.After appearing in...
's character in the film Tim
Tim (film)
Tim is an Australian romantic drama film. Released in 1979, it was written and directed by Michael Pate, based on the 1974 novel by Colleen McCullough....
.
Filmography
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| Hutton's Family Quiz | Host | ||
| 1969–1973 | Homicide | Inspector Colin Fox | Series regular |
| 1973 | And Millions Will Die | Dr Mitchell | Pilot |
| 1974 | Rush | Landsdowne | Series regular |
| 1975–1976 | The Last of the Australians The Last of the Australians The Last of the Australians was an Australia sitcom that was broadcast on Nine Network in 1975 and 1976.The comedy series was produced by Crawford Productions in two series of 13 episodes each. It was based on Alan Seymour's play "The One Day Of The Year" and is about an irascible father and his... |
Ted Cook | Series regular |
| 1977 | Bellbird Bellbird Bellbird is a name given to several kinds of bird, noted for their far-carrying bell-like call:* Neotropical bellbirds * Crested Bellbird * New Zealand Bellbird... |
Wes Lewis | Series regular |
| 1980 | All the Green Years | Narrator | |
| 1982 | Cop Shop Cop Shop Cop Shop was an Australian police drama television series produced by Crawford Productions that revolved around the everyday operations of both the uniformed police officers and the plain-clothes detectives of the fictional Riverside Police Station.... |
Sgt Reg Wallis | Series regular |
| Movies | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1977 | The Newman Sham | Steven Ogilvie | |
| 1979 | Tim TIM Tim may refer to:Names*Timothy or Tim, for short*Tim , the Australian moviePeople*Tim, the Oldenburg Baby, abortion survivor*Tim , popular K-pop solo singer*Tiny Tim , American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist... |
Ron Melville | Won Australian Film Institute Award Australian Film Institute Awards The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,... for Best Supporting Actor Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role The Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards. It has been awarded annually since 1974.-Previous winners:*1974: Barry Humphries – The Great McCarthy... |
| 1980 | The Earthling The Earthling The Earthling is a drama film starring William Holden and Rick Schroder. It was filmed in 1979 in Australia, and released there in 1980. Peter Collinson directed this film and died of cancer shortly after its release... |
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| 1991 | Spotswood Spotswood Spotswood can refer to:People:*Alexander Spotswood - the Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia*Denis SpotswoodPlaces:*Spotswood, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia**Spotswood railway station*Spotswood, New Jersey... |
Mr Ball | Also known as The Efficiency Expert |
| 1993 | This Won't Hurt a Bit | Psychiatrist | |
| 1997 | Road to Nhill Road to Nhill Road to Nhill is a 1997 Australian comedy-drama film directed by Sue Brooks. The film won the "Golden Alexander" for Best Feature-Length Film at The International Thessaloniki Film Festival .-Plot:... |
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