- Gus Mercurio
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birthdate = Birth date and age|1928|8|10|mf=y
birthplace =Milwaukee, Wisconsin ,United States
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occupation =Television actor
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website =Gus Mercurio (born
August 10 ,1928 ) is an American-bornAustralia n character actor who has appeared on both film and television.He was born in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin , and is a former professional boxer, ex-marine and chiropractor. His raspy voice, energetic personality and natural talents quickly came to the attention of Australian television production houses. He was also a well-known boxing promoter.Mercurio appeared in several Australian period style TV series including "
Tandarra " (1976), "Cash and Company " (1975) and "Power Without Glory " (1976). Additionally, he was a regular bad guy on several Australian TV police series including "Homicide" (1964), "Division 4 " (1969) and "Matlock Police " (1971). His film appearances included "The Blue Lagoon" (1980), "The Man from Snowy River" (1982) "Crocodile Dundee II " (1988), "Return to the Blue Lagoon " (1991) and "Doing Time for Patsy Cline " (1997).He is the father of dancer and actor
Paul Mercurio , the star of the film "Strictly Ballroom " (1992). He is the president of the Australian Boxing Hall Of Fame.Mercurio originates from the Greek surname of Mercouri.
Filmography
*"Dalkeith" (2001)
*"Doing Time for Patsy Cline " (1997)
*"Flipper TV Series" (1996)
*"Lightning Jack " (1994)
*"Official Denial " (1994) (TV)
*"Stark" (1993) (TV)
*"Survive the Savage Sea " (1992) (TV)
*"Return to the Blue Lagoon " (1991)
*"The Great Air Race " (1990) (TV)
*"The Lancaster Miller Affair "TV series (1990)
*"Badlands 2005 " (1988) (TV)
*"Crocodile Dundee II " (1988)
*"The Heroes" (1988) (TV) (uncredited)
*"Running From the Guns " (1987)
*"The Challenge"TV series (1986)
*"I Live with Me Dad " (1985)
*"Five Mile Creek "TV series (1983)
*"All the Rivers Run "TV series (1983)
*"The Return of Captain Invincible " (1983)
*"Turkey Shoot" (1982)
*"The Man from Snowy River" (1982)
*"The Blue Lagoon" (1980)
*"Harlequin" (1980)
*"Dead Man's Float " (1980)
*"Catspaw"TV series (1978)
*"High Rolling " (1977)
*"Raw Deal" (1977)
*"Eliza Fraser " (1976)
*"The Sullivans "TV series (1976 — 1983)
*"Power Without Glory "TV series (1976)
*"Tandarra "TV series (1976)
*"Cash and Company "TV series (1975)
*"Alvin Purple Rides Again " (1974)
*"Frank and Francesca "TV series (1973)External links
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* [http://www.aussiebox.com.au/uppy/uppy18.html Gus Mercurio Bio at Aussie Box]
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