John Ewart

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John Ewart (February 26 1928 – March 8 1994) was an Australian Film Institute award winning actor.

Ewart was born in Melbourne, Australia. He began his acting career when he was cast at the age of four in a radio production of "Snow White". At the age of 18 he made his film debut in the lead role of Mickey O'Riordan in Charles Chauvel's production of "Sons of Matthew".

Ewart appeared in hundreds of Australian radio, theatre, film and television productions. He was well known for his role in film "Sunday Too Far Away", his ongoing role in the Australian TV series "The Restless Years" in 1980-1981, and his lead role opposite a young Nicole Kidman in "Bush Christmas".

Ewart was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer. With only hours to live, he married his fiancee, former Australian TV presenter Jane Fennell (and daughter of his friend, the Australian actor Willie Fennell). Their marriage had been postponed due to the death of her father. John Ewart died at Greenwich Hospital in Sydney

Following Ewart's death, Australian actor Bud Tingwell made a financial gift to Scotch College, Ewart's former school in Melbourne, to honour him and his contribution to the Australian entertainment industry.

Awards

Film awards

* In 1976 John Ewart was nominated for the Australian Film Institute award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "Let the Balloon Go".

* In 1977 John Ewart won the Australian Film Institute award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "The Picture Show Man".

Filmography

*"Tracks of Glory" (1992)
*"Hurricane Smith" (1992)
*"Which Way Home" (1991)
*"Boys From the Bush" (1991)
*"The Returning" (1990)
*"True Believers" (1988)
*"The Heroes" (1988)
*"Dear Cardholder" (1987)
*"John Norton: A Willesee Documentary" (1987)
*"The Last Frontier" (1986)
*"Frog Dreaming" (1986)
*"The Big Hurt" (1985)
*"A Fortunate Life" (1985)
*"Kindred Spirits" (1984)
*"Razorback" (1984)
*"Supersleuth" (1984)
*"Bush Christmas" (1983)
*"A Slice of Life" (1983)
*"Crosstalk" (1982)
*"Deadline" (1982)
*"Fluteman" (1982)
*"Kitty and the Bagman" (1982)
*"Run Rebecca, Run!" (1981)
*"Save the Lady" (1981)
*"The Department" (1980)
*"The Truckies" (1978)
*"Newsfront" (1978)
*"Cass" (1978)
*"Blue Fire Lady" (1977)
*"The Picture Show Man" (1977)
*"Plunge Into Darkness" (1977)
*"Number 96" (1972)
*"Master of the World" (1976)
*"Who Do You Think You Are?" (1976)
*"Arena" (1976)
*"Caddie" (1976)
*"Let the Balloon Go" (1976)
*"The Last of the Australians" (1975)
*"Sunday Too Far Away (1975)
*"Ben Hall" (1975)
*"The Love Epidemic" (1975)
*"Petersen" (1974)
*"The Hotline" (1974)
*"The Man Who Shot the Albatross" (1972)
*"Bellbird" (1967)
*"Nice and Juicy" (1966)
*"Arthur! And the Square Knights of the Round Table" (1966)
*"The Hungry Ones" (1963)
*"Sons of Matthew" (1949)

TV Work

*"A Country Practice" (episode # 1.724) 1990
*"A Country Practice" (episode # 1.723) 1990
*"A Country Practice" (episode # 1.722) 1990
*"A Country Practice" (episode # 1.721) 1990
*"Mother and Son" 1986
*"Special Squad" 1984
*"A Country Practice" (episode # 1.176) 1983
*"A Country Practice" (episode # 1.175) 1983
*"Bellamy" 1981
*"Chopper Squad" 1978
*"The Outsiders" 1977
*"The Restless Years" (1977)
*"Cop Shop" (1977)
*"King's Men" 1976
*"Silent Number" 1976
*"Alvin Purple" 1976
*"Division 4" 27 August 1975
*"Matlock Police" 27 March 1975
*"Division 4" 12 February 1975
*"Homicide" 8 October 1974
*"Matlock Police" 19 September 1974
*"Matlock Police" 6 June 1974
*"Ryan" 16 April 1974
*"Ryan" 1 February 1974
*"Homicide" 3 July 1973
*"Homicide" 22 August 1972
*"Matlock Police" 20 July 1972
*"Catwalk" 1972
*"Matlock Police" 3 February 1972
*"Division 4" 20 October 1971
*"Matlock Police" 24 June 1971
*"Homicide" 23 February 1971
*"Division 4" 29 September 1970
*"Division 4" 25 August 1970
*"The Long Arm" 1970
*"Contrabandits" 1967
*"The Barry Crocker Show" 1966-1967

External links

*imdb name | id=0263861 | name=John Ewart

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NAME=Ewart, John
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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Australian actor.
DATE OF BIRTH=February 26 1928
PLACE OF BIRTH=Melbourne, Australia
DATE OF DEATH=March 8 1994
PLACE OF DEATH=Greenwich, Sydney