Much loved Australian actor Charles “Bud” Tingwell passed away from complications with prostate cancer this morning. He was in a Melbourne hospital with his son and daughter by his side. He was 86.
His death is a sad loss to the Australian entertainment industry.
From serious film roles dating back to the mid 40s to his work in a number of television and movie comedies, he was a well known face both in Australia and around the world.
In the later 1960s, he performed various minor voice roles for the Gerry Anderson shows Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet as well as appearing in the first series of cult television show Catweazle.
Among credits too numerous to mention Bud appeared in over 100 films. He was well known as Inspector Reg Lawson on the long running Australian television series Homicide. After Homicide he took on a number of small roles in major Australian films, such as Breaker Morant, Puberty Blues and All The Rivers Run.
He will be missed by several generations of Australians.
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Yes, a great actor and bloke. Loved his role in THE CASTLE. Apparently the guys who wrote the Castle were hopeful he’d play the part but not optimistic. He did a great job. He was much reverred apparently.
What a gorgeous soul!
I was sad to hear this. He looked like such a kindly old chap, a real grandfatherly type.