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John Meillon was listed as a film actor and television actor. John Meillon was born on May 1, 1934 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Death is recorded on August 11, 1989, at the age of 55. Recorded honors include Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
To me, John Meillon is the quiet backbone of a certain era of Australian cinema. Most people remember him as Walter Reilly in the Crocodile Dundee films, but I value him more as a character actor who could swing between drama and comedy without ever stealing a scene he wasn't meant to. The fact that his voice alone sold a beer brand tells you how deeply Australians trusted his presence. Losing him at 55 feels like a real loss, and I think his work in the New Wave films deserves far more credit than the popcorn roles he's best known for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Meillon
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・マイロン
- Reading
- じょん・まいろん
- Born
- May 1, 1934 – August 11, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Meillon
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441661
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Meillon born?
Born May 1, 1934.
When did John Meillon die?
Died August 11, 1989, aged 55.
Where was John Meillon from?
John Meillon was from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What did John Meillon do?
John Meillon worked as film actor, television actor, actor.
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