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Born on August 5, 1951, John Jarratt is from Wongawilli, New South Wales, Australia. John Jarratt is a film actor, television actor and film director. That works out to 75 years old in 2026.
My Take
John Jarratt feels like a living thread back to the Australian New Wave, and I respect that enormously. Having appeared in something as foundational as Picnic at Hanging Rock and then sustained a long career across acting, directing and producing, he carries a hard-earned authority that younger performers simply cannot fake. What interests me most is that he never settled into one lane; the man kept building. Veterans like this give a national cinema its depth and continuity. When he turns up on screen, even in support, he anchors the frame. I find that kind of durable, unflashy craftsmanship deeply admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Jarratt
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ジャラット
- Reading
- じょん・じゃらっと
- Born
- August 5, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Wongawilli, New South Wales, Australia
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / film director / actor / manufacturer
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Jarratt
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q592869
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Jarratt born?
Born August 5, 1951 (age 75).
Where is John Jarratt from?
John Jarratt is from Wongawilli, New South Wales, Australia.
What does John Jarratt do?
John Jarratt works as film actor, television actor, film director, actor, manufacturer.
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