Vincent Ball

About

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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known for

Home and AwaySeries • 1988The SullivansSeries • 1976The Flying DoctorsSeries • 1986All SaintsSeries • 1998CompactSeries • 1962Rafferty's RulesSeries • 1987Man in a SuitcaseSeries • 1967Where Eagles DareMovie • 1968Muriel's WeddingMovie • 1994The Battle of the River PlateMovie • 1956SirensMovie • 1994Oh! What a Lovely WarMovie • 1969Paradise RoadMovie • 1997Breaker MorantMovie • 1980A Town Like AliceMovie • 1956Blood of the VampireMovie • 1958Follow That CamelMovie • 1967The Man Who Sued GodMovie • 2001The Long ArmMovie • 1956The Mouse on the MoonMovie • 1963Sea of SandMovie • 1958Reach for the SkyMovie • 1956Carry On CruisingMovie • 1962Nobody Runs ForeverMovie • 1968