Athol Compton

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Athol Compton
Born1951
OccupationAboriginal Australian actor
Known forThe Games (1970)
Notable workThe Last Wave (1977), BabaKiueria (1986)

Athol Compton (born 1951) was an Aboriginal Australian actor. He became internationally famous when cast in The Games (1970). [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. ""It helps," says Athol". Tribune . No. 1616. New South Wales, Australia. 16 July 1969. p. 12. Retrieved 7 September 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  2. ""Postie" Wins Star Part in Film". The Australian Women's Weekly . Vol. 36, no. 33. Australia. 15 January 1969. p. 5. Retrieved 7 September 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Athol Compton List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved 22 June 2022.