About Vincent Gil
Lived 1939 – 2022 (aged 82–83). Vincent Gil was an Australian actor, film actor and television actor.
Vincent Gil (1939 – 21 August 2022), also credited as Vince Gil (sometimes misspelled with double L), was an Australian film and television actor, Gil best known for his portrayal of the character Nightrider in the 1979 Mel Gibson film Mad Max.
Other credits Gil also appeared in Stone and had also starred in many Australian television shows, such as Matlock Police, Neighbours, A Country Practice and Prisoner, as well as acted in theatre roles from his debut in the industry in 1963 until 2007. He died on 21 August 2022, at the age of 83.
Filmography
Film
Television Title Year Role You Can't See 'Round Corners (TV series) 1967 Terry Howlett The Battlers (TV series) 1968 Wayne Small You Can't See 'round Corners (film version) 1967 Terry Howlett Riptide (TV series) 1969 3 roles The Rovers (TV series) 1970 Biker/Bert The Long Arm 1970 Bob Fitch Number 96 (TV series) 1972 Cliff Stevens Division 4 (TV series) 1969–72 7 character roles Ryan (TV series) 1974 Merve Matlock Police (TV series) 1971/74 Bernie/Albert Tresize Homicide (TV series) 1966–76 12 character roles Rush 1976 Griffiths/Brady The Box (TV series) 1976 Trevor Kane Bluey (TV series) 1976 Detective Lee Hacker Chopper Squad (TV series) 1977–79 2 roles Against the Wind (miniseries) 1978 Quartermaster Laycock Kingswood Country (TV sitcom) 1980 Gus McKenzie Cop Shop (TV series) 1978–81 Various Secret Valley (TV series) 1980–82 Moose The Sullivans (TV series) 1982 Peter Carson's Law (TV series) 1984 Curly Machin Special Squad (TV series) 1984 Blindman The Henderson Kids (TV series) 1985 Eric Prisoner (aka Prisoner Cell Block H) (TV series) 1981–86 Various Nancy Wake (miniseries) 1987 Jules Bodysurfer (TV miniseries) 1989 Gus G.P. (TV series) 1991 Snowy Seven Deadly Sins (miniseries) 1993 A Country Practice (TV series) 1993 Laurie Morgan Body Melt 1993 Pud Blue Heelers (TV series) 1997 Griff Hachstra Neighbours (TV series) 1995–2001 Running Rivers/Vernon Wells Ki-Kids: Policias & Chefs (video) 2008 Viajero City Homicide (TV series) 2011 Bert Robson The Doctor Blake Mysteries (TV series) 2015 Clarence Porter
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vincent Gil?
Australian actor (1939–2022)
When was Vincent Gil born?
Vincent Gil was born in 1939 in Sydney.
When did Vincent Gil die?
Vincent Gil died on 21 August 2022.
What was Vincent Gil's occupation?
Vincent Gil was an actor, film actor and television actor.
What nationality was Vincent Gil?
Vincent Gil was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vincent Gil. https://biography.guide/vincent-gil/
MLA: "Vincent Gil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vincent-gil/.
Chicago: "Vincent Gil." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vincent-gil/.
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