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Charles William Bud Tingwell was an Australian film,
television theatre and radio actor. He
appeared in over 100 films including The Desert Rats in 1952 alongside Chips
Rafferty, James Mason and Richard Burton.
In later years he appeared in the Castle and The Dish. He was named a member of the Order of
Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours of June 1999. He was given a State Funeral held at St Paul’s
Cathedral in Melbourne on 20 May 2009. He is at rest at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. Linking to Taphophile Tragics.
Wow 100 films! I can only think of two that I've seen him in Breaker Morant and The Desert Rats. He had a good long life.
ReplyDeleteI have seen the Desert Rats.
ReplyDeleteHe was a wonderful Aussie actor. Looks like he'll be missed by a large family there Joe.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a botanical cemetery, very dual purpose
ReplyDeleteHe must have lead a nice life, don't know him but to appear in 100 films is quite a lot.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget Homicide. He was institution in early TV dramas.
ReplyDeleteI have just spent an enjoyable few minutes reading through his official website - what a guy! No wonder he was so loved as to merit a state funeral.
ReplyDeletewhat a small stone!
ReplyDeletei dont know him, however...!
Golly, if everyone decided to name all their non-blood relatives on their grave-inscription, they could become most unwieldy. I do agree that Tingwell was a most agreeable gentleman, obviously loved by family and the wider community.
ReplyDeleteDo you have more from Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Joe? Out with them, then!