David Gulpilil
David Dhalatnghu Gulpilil AM (1 July 1953 – 29 November 2021), known professionally as David Gulpilil and posthumously (at his family's request, to avoid naming the dead) as David Dalaithngu for three days, was an Indigenous Australian actor and dancer, known for the films Walkabout, Storm Boy, The Last Wave, Crocodile Dundee, Rabbit-Proof Fence and The Tracker.
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| Full name at birth | David Gulparil Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu
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| Claim to fame | his roles as Black Boy in the 1971 adventure survival film Walkabout, Fingerbone Bill in the 1976 drama film Storm Boy, Chris Lee in the 1977 mystery drama film The Last Wave, Neville Bell in the 1986 action comedy film Crocodile Dundee, King George in the 2008 epic adventure drama film Australia, and Charlie in the 2013 drama film Charlie's Country
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| Date of birth | 1 July 1953
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| Place of birth | Maningrida, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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| Date of death | 29 November 2021
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| Age | 68 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia
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| Cause of death | Lung Cancer
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| Occupation | Actor, dancer, choreographer, singer, painter
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David Gulpilil is known for his role in the film Australia (2008) as King George.
He is also known for his role in the film Crocodile Dundee (1986) as Neville Bell.
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