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David Ngiombujarra
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David Bernard Starr
27 June 1967 Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
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| Died | 17 July 2011 (aged 44) Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Relatives | Ernie Dingo - Cousin |
David Ngoombujarra (born David Bernard Starr, 27 June 1967 – 17 July 2011) was an Indigenous Australian actor. He was a member of the Yamatji people, an Aboriginal group from Western Australia.
David was born in Meekatharra, Western Australia. He had a successful acting career that lasted more than 20 years, from the 1980s to 2010. During this time, he won three important awards called the Australian Film Institute Awards. He passed away on 17 July 2011 in Fremantle.
About David's Life
David Ngoombujarra was adopted by Amy and Derek Sloan. He met his birth mother when he was 14 years old. Later, he moved to Sydney, hoping to become a famous actor.
He started getting small roles in movies like Young Einstein. This happened after people saw him busking (performing music or acting in public for money) in a place called Circular Quay. David was known for his big smile and loud laugh, which helped him get noticed in the acting world.
David had a daughter who was later adopted by his cousin, the actor Ernie Dingo.
Movies and TV Shows
David Ngoombujarra appeared in many films and television series. Here is a list of some of his work:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Breaking Loose | Davie | |
| 1988 | Young Einstein | Aboriginal dancer | |
| 1993 | Day of the Dog | Floyd 'Pretty Boy' Davies | |
| 1994 | Heartland | Majadi Burunga | 4 episodes |
| 1994 | Dallas Doll | Storyteller | |
| 1995 | Janus | Ray | Episode: "Fit to Plead" |
| 1995 | Correlli | Warren 'Budgie' Keating | Episode: "Spoons" |
| 1995 | Snowy River: The McGregor Saga | Ninawunda | Episode: "Man and Boy" |
| 1996 | No Way to Forget | Short film | |
| 1998 | Kings in Grass Castles | Burrakin | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | The Missing | Willie | |
| 1999 | Harry's War | Harry Saunders | TV Short film |
| 2001 | Serenades | Joseph | |
| 2001 | Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles | Arthur | |
| 2002 | Rabbit-Proof Fence | Rabbit hunter | |
| 2002 | Black and White | Young Max Stuart | |
| 2003 | Kangaroo Jack | Sr. Sgt. 'Mr Jimmy' Inkamala | |
| 2003 | Yamajti Man | Narrator | |
| 2003 | Ned Kelly | Tribesman | |
| 2004 | Parallax | Otto | 6 episodes |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Roman Pilgrim | Albert | Short film |
| 2007-2010 | The Circuit | Harry Pope | 6 episodes, (his last role) |
| 2008 | Australia | Magarri |
Awards and Achievements
David Ngoombujarra was recognized for his acting talent with several awards from the Australian Film Institute (AFI). These awards celebrate excellence in Australian film and television.
- AFI Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Drama for The Circuit (2007)
- AFI Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Black and White (2002)
- AFI Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Day of the Dog (1993)
