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David Charles Lawrence (12 February 1941 – 10 June 1995) known as Bruno Lawrence was an English-born musician and actor, who was active in the industry in New Zealand and Australia. Initially notable as a musician and founder of 1970s ensemble Blerta, he went on to well-regarded roles in several major films.
Bruno Lawrence. Actor: The Quiet Earth. This New Zealander's oddly diverse talents made him a character star and cult icon there and in Australia in his relatively short life.
Bruno Lawrence. Actor: The Quiet Earth. This New Zealander's oddly diverse talents made him a character star and cult icon there and in Australia in his relatively short life. Born in Sussex, England, on February 12, 1941, Bruno Lawrence (real name David Charles Lawrence) and his family settled in New Zealand when he was just a pre-schooler.
Jul 1, 1995 · Bruno Lawrence, while in Blerta, c. 1972. - Alan Moon Collection. But if Bruno ever knew what conformity was, then he must have decided at an early age that it wasn’t for him. Jeanette McLaughlin, who later managed Carmen’s nightclub, the Balcony, was his classmate at primary school in Karori.
Oct 18, 1985 · The Quiet Earth: Directed by Geoff Murphy. With Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, Pete Smith, Anzac Wallace. A scientist awakens to find himself alone in the world. In a desperate attempt to search for others, he finds only two who have their own agenda.
Bruno Lawrence was a widely popular and prolific actor, musician and counter-cultural hero. His inimitable and charismatic screen presence was central to Kiwi legends Smash Palace, The Quiet Earth and Utu. Lawrence was also known for his influential and anarchic travelling theatre troupe, Blerta.
Original Music Composer. Born David Charles Lawrence in Worthing, West Sussex, England, he migrated with his family to New Zealand in 1946, settling in New Plymouth before moving to Wellington in 1948. Lawrence spent most of his life in New Zealand, but also worked extensively in Australia.
Jun 17, 2015 · Bruno Lawrence was a New Zealand superstar, with one of the most recognisable faces and one of the most recognisable voices in this country’s history – a superb drummer, session musician, songwriter and band leader, adept in jazz, funk, pop and rock, who went on to a formidable acting career.
Feb 4, 2011 · The Bruno Lawrence Collection - Actor Bruno Lawrence rounds out a handful (Buck, Billy T, The Topps, Crumpy) of Kiwi icons who have achieved sufficient mana to be recognised by an abbreviated name. His charisma was key to ground-breaking films, Smash Palace, The Quiet Earth and Utu.
Bruno Lawrence was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Lawrence began his acting career with roles in such films as the Tony Barry action flick "Goodbye Pork Pie"...
