Russell Kiefel
Biography
Russell Kiefel works in acting. Born January 1, 1951 in Tully, Queensland, Australia. Died November 20, 2016. Archytele tracks 28 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
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28 titles- Childhood's End (2015) as Sheriff De Bont
- Son of a Gun (2014) as Mick
- Schapelle (2014) as Malcolm McCauley
- Tricky Business (2012) as Hugh Goodman
- A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne (2011) as John Abernethy
- Underbelly (2008) as Mel Mal
- Chandon Pictures (2007)
- Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback (2007) as Kesby
- headLand (2005) as Lionel Travers
- Fireflies (2004) as Sharpie
- Queen of the Damned (2002) as Fire Marshall
- McLeod's Daughters (2001) as Eric Weatherdon
- Dogwatch (1999) as Palmer
- A Difficult Woman (1998) as Prime Minister
- Radiance (1998) as Father Doyle
- Big Sky (1997) as Roberts
- Big Sky (1997) as Detective 1
- Water Rats (1996) as Lewis West
- Twisted Tales (1996) as George
- Children of the Revolution (1996) as Barry Rogers
- Heartbreak High (1994) as Norm Rivers
- No Escape (1994) as Iceman
- Escape from Jupiter (1994) as Gilbert
- Blue Heelers (1993)
- Police Rescue (1991) as Pellegrini
- Call Me Mr. Brown (1985) as Ray Poynting
- Breaker Morant (1980) as Christiaan Botha
- The Singer and the Dancer (1977) as Pete
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Russell Kiefel best known for?
Russell Kiefel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Childhood's End (2015), Son of a Gun (2014), Heat (1986), A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne (2011).
When and where was Russell Kiefel born?
Russell Kiefel was born on January 1, 1951 in Tully, Queensland, Australia. They passed away on November 20, 2016.
How many credits does Russell Kiefel have?
Russell Kiefel has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2015.
What is Russell Kiefel's background in cinema and television?
Russell John Kiefel (1951 – 20 November 2016) was an Australian stage, film and television actor. After graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Kiefel started his screen acting career with a role in the 1977 feature film The Singer and the Dancer. He followed this with roles in Breaker Morant (1980), Tw...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Big Sky (1997) as Roberts — aged about 46
- Big Sky (1997) as Detective 1 — aged about 46
- headLand (2005) as Lionel Travers — aged about 54
- McLeod's Daughters (2001) as Eric Weatherdon — aged about 50
- Breaker Morant (1980) as Christiaan Botha — aged about 29
- Childhood's End (2015) as Sheriff De Bont — aged about 64
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