
Vincent Ball
Born
1923-12-04
Place of birth
Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia
Biography
Vincent Martin Ball OAM (born 4 December 1923) is an Australian-born retired character actor of radio, stage and screen, active in the industry for nearly 55 years (with a brief return) firstly in Britain and then his native Australia. He has also authored a number of books. He is best known for film roles in British and Australian films and TV movies, including A Town Like Alice, Breaker Morant, Phar Lap, Muriel's Wedding and The Man Who Sued God. He appeared in numerous TV roles, primarily in cameo guest roles, but had recurring roles in serials like Rush, The Young Doctors, A Country Pract...
Known for

Where Eagles Dare
Carpenter

Muriel's Wedding
Priest

Sirens
Bishop of Sydney

Breaker Morant
Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton

Paradise Road
Mr. Dickson

Home and Away
Tom Knight

The Man Who Sued God
Cardinal

Carry On Cruising
Jenkins

Follow That Camel
Ship's Officer

Oh! What a Lovely War
Australian Soldier

Blood of the Vampire
Dr. John Pierre

The Year My Voice Broke
Headmaster

A Town Like Alice
Ben

The Mouse on the Moon
Pilot

Phar Lap
Lachlan McKinnon