About Gus Bluett
Lived 1902 – 1936 (aged 33–34). Gus Bluett was an Australian actor.
Augustus Frederick Bluett (23 April 1902 – 14 March 1936), invariably referred to as "Gus", was an Australian comic actor.
History Bluett was born in Prahran, Victoria, son of Catherine Bluett, née McKechnie, and comedian Fred Bluett. While still young he accompanied his parents to England, where his father had an engagement.
On the family's return to Australia he took to the stage and never had any other employment. His successes include: Hullo Everybody in 1918, his first appearance for JCW Adrian van Piffle in The Cousin from Nowhere Timothy Gibbs in Our Miss Gibbs Jeremiah in The Quaker Girl Thaddeus T. Hopper in Katinka
His remains were cremated at Rookwood Cemetery.
The radio actress Kitty Bluett (1916-1994) was his sister.
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Who was Gus Bluett?
Australian comic actor
When was Gus Bluett born?
Gus Bluett was born in 1902.
When did Gus Bluett die?
Gus Bluett died in 1936.
What was Gus Bluett's occupation?
Gus Bluett was an actor.
What nationality was Gus Bluett?
Gus Bluett was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gus Bluett. https://biography.guide/gus-bluett/
MLA: "Gus Bluett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gus-bluett/.
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