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David Gulpilil

Bio: David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu AM, known professionally as David Gulpilil and posthumously for cultural reasons as David Dalaithngu for three days, was an Aboriginal Australian (Yolŋu) actor and dancer, known for the films Walkabout, Storm Boy, Rabbit-Proof Fence, and The Tracker.
Born: Wed, Jul 01 1953
Birthplace: Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

Death: Mon, Nov 29 2021
David Gulpilil is 68 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of My Name Is Gulpilil
My Name Is Gulpilil
David Gulpilil was 67 in My Name Is Gulpilil as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 2021
Poster of Cargo
Cargo
David Gulpilil was 64 in Cargo as 'Daku'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2017
Poster of Goldstone
Goldstone
David Gulpilil was 63 in Goldstone as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 2016
Poster of MESSiAH
MESSiAH
David Gulpilil was 62 in MESSiAH
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2016
Poster of Another Country
Another Country
David Gulpilil was 62 in Another Country as 'Self / Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 2015
Poster of Charlie's Country
Charlie's Country
David Gulpilil was 60 in Charlie's Country as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2013
Poster of Satellite Boy
Satellite Boy
David Gulpilil was 59 in Satellite Boy as 'Jagamarra'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 2012
Poster of Australia
Australia
David Gulpilil was 55 in Australia as 'King George'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 2008
Poster of Ten Canoes
Ten Canoes
David Gulpilil was 52 in Ten Canoes as 'The Storyteller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 2006
Poster of Crocodile Dreaming
Crocodile Dreaming
David Gulpilil was 52 in Crocodile Dreaming as 'Burrimmilla'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Proposition
The Proposition
David Gulpilil was 52 in The Proposition as 'Jacko'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 2005
Poster of Following the Rabbit-Proof Fence
Following the Rabbit-Proof Fence
David Gulpilil was 49 in Following the Rabbit-Proof Fence as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 2003
Poster of Mimi
Mimi
David Gulpilil was 49 in Mimi as 'Granddad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of The Tracker
The Tracker
David Gulpilil was 49 in The Tracker as 'The Tracker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 2002
Poster of Gulpilil: One Red Blood
Gulpilil: One Red Blood
David Gulpilil was 48 in Gulpilil: One Red Blood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2002
Poster of Rabbit-Proof Fence
Rabbit-Proof Fence
David Gulpilil was 48 in Rabbit-Proof Fence as 'Moodoo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 2002
Poster of Serenades
Serenades
David Gulpilil was 47 in Serenades as 'Rainman'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 2001
Poster of Dead Heart
Dead Heart
David Gulpilil was 43 in Dead Heart as 'Second Man in Desert'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 1996
Poster of Until the End of the World
Until the End of the World
David Gulpilil was 38 in Until the End of the World as 'David'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1991
Poster of Dark Age
Dark Age
David Gulpilil was 33 in Dark Age as 'Adjaral'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1987
Poster of Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee
David Gulpilil was 33 in Crocodile Dundee as 'Neville Bell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1986
Poster of The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
David Gulpilil was 30 in The Right Stuff as 'Aborigine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1983
Poster of Walkabout to Hollywood
Walkabout to Hollywood
David Gulpilil was 26 in Walkabout to Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 1980
Poster of 3 Dances Gulpilil
3 Dances Gulpilil
David Gulpilil was 24 in 3 Dances Gulpilil as 'Dancer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 1978
Poster of Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother
Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother
David Gulpilil was 24 in Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Last Wave
The Last Wave
David Gulpilil was 24 in The Last Wave as 'Chris Lee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1977
Poster of Storm Boy
Storm Boy
David Gulpilil was 24 in Storm Boy as 'Fingerbone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 1977
Poster of Mad Dog Morgan
Mad Dog Morgan
David Gulpilil was 23 in Mad Dog Morgan as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1976
Poster of To Shoot a Mad Dog
To Shoot a Mad Dog
David Gulpilil was 22 in To Shoot a Mad Dog as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Rainbow Serpent
The Rainbow Serpent
David Gulpilil was 22 in The Rainbow Serpent
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1975
Poster of Showing Melbourne to Maningrida
Showing Melbourne to Maningrida
David Gulpilil was 19 in Showing Melbourne to Maningrida as 'David Gulpilil'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Walkabout
Walkabout
David Gulpilil was 18 in Walkabout as 'Black Boy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Faraway Downs
Faraway Downs
David Gulpilil would have been no older than 68 in Faraway Downs as 'King George'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 26 2023
Poster of The Leftovers
The Leftovers
David Gulpilil was 60+ in The Leftovers as 'Christopher Sunday'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 29 2014
Poster of The Man from Snowy River
The Man from Snowy River
David Gulpilil was 41+ in The Man from Snowy River as 'Manulpuy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1994