Biography
William John Fennell (20 January 1920 β 9 September 1992) was an Australian radio, television (serials and mini-series), stage and film actor, comedian, producer, radio scriptwriter and writer who appeared in many Australian television series in a lengthy career spanning over 50 years, recognised by his slightly nasal, raspy voice, moustache and pork pie hat. As a comedian, his style was stated as a sad humour worth more than a belly-laugh and said to be contrasted with the blue comedy of contemporary performer Roy Rene.He appeared in numerous films, TV movies, miniseries and series, but is probably best known for his longer running roles in The Young Doctors as Arthur Simmonds and Sons and Daughters as Spider Webb.
Filmography
all 15
Movies 8
TV Shows 7
Mr. Arnold
Reckless Kelly (1993)
Movie
Old Player
Greenkeeping (1992)
Movie
Praying Jack
The River Kings (1991)
TV
Noah
E Street (1989)
TV
Fred Ryan
The Place at the Coast (1987)
Movie
Ted Banner / Rabbit Cox
The Flying Doctors (1986)
TV
Hoodwink (1981)
Movie
Mr Todd
...Maybe This Time (1981)
Movie
The Australian Consul
Cathy's Child (1979)
Movie
Rodney Coombes
Chopper Squad (1978)
TV
Rob
Do I Have to Kill My Child? (1976)
Movie
Shepherd
Luke's Kingdom (1976)
TV
Little Jungle Boy (1970)
Movie
'Pop' Rogers / Dan Quilter / Dr. Nicholson
Riptide (1969)
TV
Ernie / Mr. Hogan / Joe Hogan
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (1968)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.33
Based on 4.01 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1968
1976
1981
1987
1993
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1920-01-01
Deathday1992-09-08 (72 years old)
Birth PlaceBondi, Australia
CitizenshipsAustralia
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