What is Jack Thompson's full name?
John Hadley Payne
Jack Thompson date of birth:
August 31, 1940
How old is Jack Thompson?
85
Where was Jack Thompson born?
Manly, New South Wales
How tall is Jack Thompson?
5' 10½" (179 cm)
Jack Thompson body shape:
Average
What color is Jack Thompson's hair?
Brown - Light
What is Jack Thompson's ethnicity?
White
What is Jack Thompson nationality?
Australian
What is Jack Thompson's occupation?
Actor
Jack Thompson claim to fame:
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Short Biography
Jack Thompson, AM (born 31 August 1940) is an Australian actor and one of the major figures of Australian cinema. He was educated at University of Queensland, before embarking on his acting career. In 2002, he was made an honorary member of the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS). He is best known as a lead actor in several acclaimed Australian films, including such classics as Sunday Too Far Away (1975), The Man from Snowy River (1982) and Breaker Morant (1980). He won Cannes and AFI acting awards for the latter film. He was the recipient of a Living Legend Award at the 2005 Inside Film Awards.