Tony Llewellyn-Jones

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Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Born1949 (age 75–76)
London, England
NationalityAustralian
OccupationActor
Known forPicnic at Hanging Rock
FamilyDr. Derek Llewellyn-Jones and Elisabeth Kirkby (parents)

Tony Llewellyn-Jones (born 1949) is a British-born Australian actor. He was nominated for the 1976 AFI Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Picnic at Hanging Rock . [1]

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Biography

Llewellyn-Jones was born in London, England, in 1949 and lived in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Zimbabwe before moving to Australia in 1965. [2] He is the son of Dr Derek Llewellyn-Jones and Elisabeth Kirkby. [3] He has performed in films, such as Picnic at Hanging Rock , on TV, such as a long running role on G.P. , [3] and on stage, working with Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company and Bell Shakespeare. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "AACTA Awards. Winners & Nominees". AACTA.org. Australian Film Institute. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  2. ↑ Veerhuis, Jennifer (26 August 2016), "Veteran actor Tony Llewellyn-Jones' early life inspired a lifetime of travel", The Daily Telegraph
  3. 1 2 Anderson, Doug (5 July 1993), "Just perfect for the practice", Sydney Morning Herald
  4. ↑ "Proving a stage life", The Canberra Times, 15 February 2005


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