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Jack Thompson, AM (born John Hadley Pain; 31 August 1940) is an Australian actor and a major figure of Australian cinema, particularly Australian New Wave. He is best known as a lead actor in several acclaimed Australian films, including such classics as The Club (1980), Sunday Too Far Away (1975), The Man from Snowy River (1982) and Petersen ...
John Bruce Thompson [1] (born July 25, 1951) [2] is an American activist and disbarred attorney. As an attorney, Thompson focused his legal efforts against what he perceives as obscenity in modern culture. Thompson gained recognition as an anti-video game activist, criticizing the content of video games and their alleged effects on children.
Australian actor Jack Thompson was born John Hadley Payne on August 31, 1940 in Manly, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney. Outside of Oz, he is best known for his appearances in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) , Breaker Morant (1980) , The Man from Snowy River (1982) , Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) and Star Wars: Episode ...
Mar 25, 2024 · Get ready to discover the cinematic world of Jack Thompson, a versatile actor who has been captivating audiences with his exceptional performances for years.
Jack Thompson. Actor: Breaker Morant. Australian actor Jack Thompson was born John Hadley Payne on August 31, 1940 in Manly, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney. Outside of Oz, he is best known for his appearances in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978), Breaker Morant (1980), The Man from Snowy River (1982), Midnight in the Garden of Good and ...
Mar 10, 2022 · An interview with infamous attorney Jack Thompson, who hasn’t let go of his grudge against violent video games like Mortal Kombat, Doom, and Grand Theft Auto.
Jack Thompson, AM (born 31 August 1940) is an Australian actor and one of the major figures of Australian cinema. He was educated at the University of Queensland, before embarking on his acting career. In 2002, he was made an honorary member of the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS).
Jan 27, 2021 · Where is Jack Thompson now? The Weekly speaks to the 80s screen legend. Celebrity News. January 27, 2021. EXCLUSIVE: At 80, Aussie screen legend Jack Thompson opens up about his death defying film and the woman who captured his heart 50 years ago. Treasuring every moment, Jack shares his story with Samantha Trenoweth. Celebrity Samantha Trenoweth.
May 1, 2020 · As a 39-year-old heading to the Cannes Film Festival with Breaker Morant 40 years ago, Jack Thompson was labelled by one newspaper as "the flagship of the Australian film industry".
Jun 6, 2023 · Renowned actor David Wenham leads an enlightening journey into the archival life of Jack Thompson, a significant figure of Australia’s film renaissance and arguably, the country’s first real movie star.
