Vincent Ball

Biography

Vincent Martin Ball OAM (born 4 December 1923) is an Australian-born retired character actor of radio, stage and screen, active in the industry for nearly 55 years (with a brief return) firstly in Britain and then his native Australia. He has also authored a number of books. He is best known for film roles in British and Australian films and TV movies, including A Town Like Alice, Breaker Morant, Phar Lap, Muriel's Wedding and The Man Who Sued God. He appeared in numerous TV roles, primarily in cameo guest roles, but had recurring roles in serials like Rush, The Young Doctors, A Country Practice and Home and Away. Vincent Ball has also worked variously in theatre, including Shakespeare, with productions of Henry IV and Romeo and Juliet and a musical based on Charles Dickens famous novel Great Expectations. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known For

Where Eagles Dare

as Carpenter

Muriel's Wedding

as Priest

Sirens

as Bishop of Sydney

Breaker Morant

as Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton

Paradise Road

as Mr. Dickson

Home and Away

as Tom Knight

The Man Who Sued God

as Cardinal

Carry On Cruising

as Jenkins

Carry On Follow That Camel

as Ship's Officer

Oh! What a Lovely War

as Australian Soldier