Vincent Ball

Vincent Ball

Born
Vincent Martin Ball

(1923-12-04) 4 December 1923 (age 101)
EducationRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, soldier
Years active1949–2003; 2015
Spouse
Doreen Harrop
(m. 1949)
Allegiance Australia
Service/branchRoyal Australian Air Force
Years of service1942–1945
RankFlying Officer
Battles/warsSecond World War

Vincent Martin Ball, OAM (born 4 December 1923) is an Australian retired actor and writer.[1] He was born in Wee Waa, New South Wales.

His career began in 1949 and he retired in 2015. Ball is best known for his movie roles in British and Australian movies, including A Town Like Alice, Breaker Morant, Phar Lap, Muriel's Wedding and The Man Who Sued God. He also had television roles in Crossroads, Rush, The Young Doctors, A Country Practice and Home and Away.

Ball was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2016 Australia Day Honours.[2]

Ball turned 100 in December 2023.[3]

References

  1. "Vincent Ball". bookdepository.com. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
  2. Collins, Terry (26 January 2016). "Australia Day 2016: Actor Vincent Ball reflects on fascinating movie career after receiving OAM honour". Central Coast Express Advocate.
  3. "Vincent Ball joins the "Motel" 100 club"". 8 May 2024.

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