Biography
Garry George McDonald AO (born 30 October 1948) is an Australian actor, satirist and comedian. In a career spanning five decades he has had many theatre, television and film roles, and has been listed as a National Living Treasure. He is best known as the seemingly naive celebrity interviewer Norman Gunston, through whom he pioneered the "ambush interviewer" technique since followed by many others. He received a Gold Logie award for the television Norman Gunston Show in which he developed the character. He is also famed for his role of the hapless Arthur Beare in the television sitcom Mother and Son. Appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2003 for service to the community in the mental health field and to the arts as an entertainer, he has also been a board member of the Australian mental health organisation Beyond Blue.
Filmography
all 36
Movies 23
TV Shows 13
self 3
The ABC Of (2022)
The Light Between Oceans (2016)
Stop Laughing... this is serious (2015)
Being Venice (2013)
Burning Man (2011)
A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne (2011)
The King (2007)
Stepfather of the Bride (2006)
BlackJack: Dead Memory (2006)
Two Twisted (2006)
The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant (2005)
The Rage in Placid Lake (2003)
Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Love Is a Four Letter Word (2001)
Mr. Accident (2000)
Fallen Angels (1997)
Australian Story (1996)
Halifax f.p. (1994)
Eggshells (1991)
Struck by Lightning (1990)
Those Dear Departed (1987)
Playing Beatie Bow (1986)
Wills & Burke (1985)
Banduk (1985)
Second Time Lucky (1984)
Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits (1984)
Mother and Son (1984)
Molly (1983)
Ginger Meggs (1982)
The Picture Show Man (1977)
Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
Wollongong the Brave (1975)
Avengers of the Reef (1973)
The Aunty Jack Show (1972)
Snake Gully With Dad 'N' Dave (1972)
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GenderMale
Birthday1948-10-30 (75 years old)
Birth NameGarry George McDonald
Birth PlaceBondi, Australia
CitizenshipsAustralia
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Australia, Australian National Living Treasure
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