| Australian Film Walk of Fame | |
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 Steve Bisley at the 2010 Australian Film Walk of Fame with Randwick Mayor Cr. John Procopiadis |
The Australian Film Walk of Fame is a collection of plaques on the footpath outside the Ritz Cinema in the suburb of Randwick, Sydney, Australia. Formed in 2008 at the Ritz Cinema, the initiative was established to honour Australian actors and actresses for their contributions to Australian cinema.
The Australian Film Walk of Fame was initially established in 2008 by Randwick City Council and the Australian Film Festival (organised by Barry Watterson) at the Randwick Ritz under the title of the "Walk of Fame". [1] Recipients inducted into the Walk of Fame from 2008 to 2009 include Michael Caton, Roy Billing, and Charles Tingwell.[ citation needed ]
In conjunction with the inaugural Australian Film Festival, which premiered on 24 February 2010 at the Randwick Ritz, [2] the Randwick Ritz's Walk of Fame was officially renamed the Australian Film Walk of Fame.
As of 2011 [update] the Australian Film Walk of Fame initiates new members annually at the conclusion of the Australian Film Festival, in partnership with Randwick Council, the Ritz Cinema, and The Spot Chamber of Commerce. [3]
On 7 March 2010, the Australian Film Festival concluded with The Spot Food and Film Festival at Randwick and the induction of Steve Bisley and Claudia Karvan to the Australian Film Walk of Fame. [4]
On 13 March 2011, Gary Sweet and Jack Thompson were both initiated to the Australian Film Walk of Fame. [5]
The last Australian film festival was held in March 2012. [6]
On 28 April 2022, the Australian Film Walk of Fame was revived after a decade with a new plaque unveiled to honour actor, writer, and director Leah Purcell at the gala screening of The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson at Randwick Ritz Cinemas.[ citation needed ]
Sigrid Thornton was inducted into Walk of Fame as part of Sydney premiere of Slant at Ritz Cinema on 26 July 2023.[ citation needed ]
On 19 February 2025 David Wenham, was inducted into the Australian Film Walk of Fame at a special screening of Spit at the Ritz Cinemas hosted by Randwick City Council.[ citation needed ]
The Australian Film Walk of Fame was established to honour Australian actors and actresses for their contributions to Australian cinema. [7] It comprises a collection of commemorative plaques on the footpath outside the Ritz Cinema in Randwick.
Randwick Council and Barry Watterson jointly own the trademark rights to the Australian Film Walk of Fame plaque design.[ citation needed ]
| Year of Induction | Actor/Actress |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Charles Tingwell |
| 2009 | Michael Caton |
| 2009 | Roy Billing |
| 2010 | Claudia Karvan |
| 2010 | Steve Bisley |
| 2011 | Gary Sweet |
| 2011 | Jack Thompson |
| 2012 | Barry Otto |
| 2012 | Deborah Mailman |
| 2022 | Leah Purcell |
| 2023 | Sigrid Thornton |
| 2025 | David Wenham |
