Jack Thompson
Biography
Jack Thompson is an Australian actor born on August 31, 1940, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is a major figure of Australian cinema, particularly Australian New Wave. Thompson was educated at the University of Queensland before embarking on his acting career. He has appeared in numerous acclaimed Australian films, including Wake in Fright, Sunday Too Far Away, The Man from Snowy River, and Breaker Morant. He was made an honorary member of the Australian Cinematographers Society in 2002 and received a Living Legend Award at the 2005 Inside Film Awards. Thompson has been recognized for his contributions to Australian cinema and is known for his work in various Australian films.
Career overview
Jack Thompson is an Australian actor, known for his work in several acclaimed Australian films. He was educated at the University of Queensland, before embarking on his acting career. Thompson has appeared in a number of notable films, including Wake in Fright, Sunday Too Far Away, The Man from Snowy River, and Breaker Morant.
Breaker Morant, in particular, earned Thompson recognition, as he was part of the cast in this film. He has also been associated with other notable films, such as The Man from Snowy River, which was released in 1982. Thompson's work in these films has contributed to his status as a major figure of Australian cinema.
Thompson's career has spanned multiple decades, with his work appearing in various Australian films. He has also been recognized by the Australian Cinematographers Society, being made an honorary member in 2002.
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107 titles- Sam Pang Tonight (2025) as Self
- Runt (2024) as Earl Robert-Barren
- Faraway Downs (2023) as Kipling Flynn
- Poker Face (2022) as Shaman Bill (Paje)
- High Ground (2021) as Moran
- My Name Is Gulpilil (2021) as Self
- Never Too Late (2020) as Angus Wilson
- Home (2019)
- Swinging Safari (2018) as Mayor
- Show Me the Movie! (2018) as Self
- On The Ropes (2018) as Strick
- Blue World Order (2017) as Harris
- Rod Taylor: Pulling No Punches (2017) as Self
- David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017) as Self
- Don't Tell (2017) as Bob Myers
- One Heart: One Spirit (2017) as Himself
- The Light Between Oceans (2016) as Ralph Addicott
- Ruben Guthrie (2015) as Peter Guthrie
- Blood on the Coal (2015) as Narrator
- Gallipoli: The Last Anzacs Tell All (2015) as Narrator
- Devil's Playground (2014) as Cardinal Neville
- The Great Gatsby (2013) as Dr. Walter Perkins
- Mystery Road (2013) as Charlie Murray
- Blinder (2013) as Charlie "Chang" Hyde
- Around the Block (2013) as Mr. O'Donnell
- Oakie's Outback Adventures (2011) as Orpheus
- The Telegram Man (2011) as Bill Williams
- Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010) as Harris
- Mao’s Last Dancer (2009) as Judge Woodrow Seals
- Bombora - The Story of Australian Surfing (2009)
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2008) as Self
- Australia (2008) as Kipling Flynn
- Leatherheads (2008) as Harvey
- Not Quite Hollywood (2008) as Self
- Ten Empty (2008) as Bobby Thompson
- December Boys (2007) as Bandy
- Bastard Boys (2007)
- The Good German (2006) as Congressman Breimer
- Whaledreamers (2006) as Narrator (voice)
- Feed (2005) as Richard
- Feed (2005) Executive Producer
- Man-Thing (2005) as Schist
- Gallipoli: The Untold Stories (2005) as Narrator
- The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004) as Jack Jones
- Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004) as Other Voices (voice)
- Oyster Farmer (2004) as Skippy
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) as Cliegg Lars
- Gulpilil: One Red Blood (2002) as Self
- Original Sin (2001) as Alan Jordan
- South Pacific (2001) as Captain George Brackett
- My Brother Jack (2001) as Bernard Brewster
- Yolngu Boy (2001) as Policeman
- The Magic Pudding (2000) as Buncle (voice)
- Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) as Sonny Seiler
- Excess Baggage (1997) as Alexander
- Breaking Up (1997) Thanks
- Under the Lighthouse Dancing (1997) as Harry
- Broken Arrow (1996) as Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff
- Last Dance (1996) as The Governor
- McLeod's Daughters (1996) as Jack McLeod
- Flight of the Albatross (1996) as Mike
- The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years (1996) as The Judge
- A Woman of Independent Means (1995) as Sam Garner
- Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz (1995) as Narrator (voice)
- The Sum of Us (1994) as Harry Mitchell
- The Dwelling Place (1994) as Richard
- A Far Off Place (1993) as John Ricketts
- Ruby Cairo (1992) as Ed
- Wind (1992) as Jack Neville
- Turtle Beach (1992) as Ralph
- Resistance (1992) as Mr Wilson
- Trouble in Paradise (1989) as Jake
- The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy (1988) as Stuart Irving
- Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (1988) as Tom Campbell Black
- The Riddle of the Stinson (1988) as Bernard O'Reilly
- Ground Zero (1987) as Trebilcock
- Kojak: The Price of Justice (1987) as Aubrey Dubose
- Short Circuit (1986) as Party Guest
- The Last Frontier (1986) as Nick Stenning
- Flesh + Blood (1985) as Hawkwood
- Burke & Wills (1985) as Robert O'Hara Burke
- Waterfront (1984) as Maxey Woodbury
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) as Hicksley
- The Man from Snowy River (1982) as Clancy
- A Woman Called Golda (1982) as Ariel
- Bad Blood (1982) as Stan Graham
- The Letter (1982) as Robert Crosbie
- Breaker Morant (1980) as Major J.F. Thomas
- The Earthling (1980) as Ross Daley
- The Club (1980) as Laurie Holden
- Parkinson In Australia (1979) as Self
- The Journalist (1979) as Simon Morris
- The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) as Rev. Neville
- Because He's My Friend (1978) as Geoff
- Mad Dog Morgan (1976) as Detective Manwaring
- Caddie (1976) as Ted
- That Lady from Peking (1975) as Flunky
- Scobie Malone (1975) as Scobie Malone
- Sunday Too Far Away (1975) as Foley
- Tully (1975) as Vic Parkes
- Jock Petersen (1974) as Tony Petersen
- The Evil Touch (1973)
- Libido (1973)
- Spyforce (1971)
- Wake in Fright (1971) as Dick
- Where Dead Men Lie (1971) as Commentator (voice)
- Riptide (1969) as Ted
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Thompson best known for?
Jack Thompson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Light Between Oceans (2016), The Great Gatsby (2013), Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010), Who Do You Think You Are? (2008).
When and where was Jack Thompson born?
Jack Thompson was born on August 31, 1940 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
How many credits does Jack Thompson have?
Jack Thompson has accumulated over 107 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2025.
What is Jack Thompson's background in cinema and television?
Jack Thompson is an Australian actor born on August 31, 1940, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is a major figure of Australian cinema, particularly Australian New Wave. Thompson was educated at the University of Queensland before embarking on his acting career. He has appeared in numerous acclaimed Australian ...