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Jim Daly

b. 1934

Australian actor

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Born 1934. Jim Daly is an Australian actor and television actor, known for Pirate Islands.

Jim Daly (born 1934) is an Australia actor, known for his role as Dugal in Pirate Islands.

Biography He introduced Drama as a subject to St Michael's College, Henley Beach. He acted with the Adelaide Repertory Company, La Mama, and The Stage Company in Adelaide, returning to acting in 1984, leaving teaching. becoming 'professional' again. His theatre company, MOP, consisting of St Michael's old scholars was active from 1979 to 1983. The company alternated pub shows at The Black Lion hotel in Hindmarsh and major productions. He has lived in Melbourne since 1986 and has been represented by BgmAgency for many years.

Publications include: Daly, James Oliver (2019). ‘Antonin Artaud and The Grotesque.’ Ephemera, vol.2, no.3, December. Federal University of Ouro Preto, Brazil. Daly, Jim (2015). ‘The Grotesque and The Gothic in Peter King’s John Gabriel Borkman: a Reflection from the Inside.’ Australasian Drama Studies 66. April. 109–130.

Filmography (short)

Film The Independent (2007) Inanimate Objects (2009) Red Hill (2010)

Television Utopia (2017) as Bert, Season 3, episode 6, Snouts in the Trough Pirate Islands (2003) as Dugal Thunderstone (1998–2000) The Games (Australian TV series) as (1998) Jim Wilson, Season 1, episode 4, Robbo and the 100 Metres Kangaroo Palace (1997) as Ted Rowlands Everynight ... Everynight (1994) as Barrett

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Important facts

Born
1934, Adelaide
Birth century
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Known for
Pirate Islands
Education
University of Adelaide, Monash University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Daly?

Australian actor

When was Jim Daly born?

Jim Daly was born in 1934 in Adelaide.

What is Jim Daly's occupation?

Jim Daly is an actor and television actor.

What is Jim Daly known for?

Jim Daly is known for Pirate Islands.

What nationality is Jim Daly?

Jim Daly is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Daly

· Wikidata: Q27915162

· DBpedia: Jim Daly (actor)

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