Chuck Faulkner facts for kids

Charles Stephen Faulkner (October 21, 1922 – December 4, 2000) was known professionally as Chuck Faulkner. He was an actor and radio host. Chuck was born in Northern Ireland. He later became famous in Australia and the United States.

Many people remember him for his role as Detective Senior Sergeant Keith Vickers. This was in the Australian TV police show Division 4. He appeared in 300 episodes of the show.

Discovering Chuck Faulkner's Career

From Belfast to Australian TV News

Chuck Faulkner was born Charles Stephen Faulkner. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This was on October 21, 1922. Later, he moved to Australia. There, he became one of the first TV news presenters.

He worked at the Nine Network's studio TCN. He presented the news from 1956 to 1964. This made him a well-known face on Australian television.

Chuck Faulkner's Acting Roles

Chuck Faulkner had a long acting career. He appeared in many TV shows and films. His most famous role was in Division 4. He played Detective Senior Sergeant Keith Vickers. This role lasted from 1969 to 1975. He was in 300 episodes, which is a lot!

He also appeared in other popular Australian TV shows. These included Skippy the Bush Kangaroo and Homicide. He also hosted game shows like Tic Tac Dough and Snakes and Ladders.

Chuck also acted in movies. He was in Mad Dog Morgan in 1976. He also appeared in Evil Angels (film) in 1988.

Later Years and Radio Work

In the late 1970s, Chuck Faulkner moved to the United States. He started a new career there. He became a talk show host on the radio. He worked at radio station WNIS in Norfolk, Virginia. He continued this work until the mid-1980s.

Chuck Faulkner passed away on December 4, 2000. He was 78 years old. He is remembered for his work in news, acting, and radio.