Greg Tait facts for kids

Greg Tait is an Indigenous Australian actor and musician. He used to be a policeman and now helps on important Indigenous committees. He is well-known for his acting roles. These include playing Texas in the movie Mad Bastards (2011). He also appeared in Satellite Boy and the TV series Firebite.

About Greg Tait's Life Journey

Greg Tait grew up in Halls Creek, Western Australia. This area is part of the East Kimberley region. He is also a talented singer in the Kimberley Country Music scene. His first music album was called Silver Stallion.

Before becoming an actor, Greg had a long career as a policeman. He didn't have much acting experience at first. However, the director of Mad Bastards, Brendan Fletcher, was looking for a strong character. He met Greg and thought he was perfect for the role. Greg took time off from his police job to work on the film.

Greg left school when he was 12 years old. Later, he joined the Army Reserves. This helped him find a new path in life. By age 21, he became an Aboriginal Police Liaison Officer. He worked as a policeman for 17 years in Western Australia. He has shared his life story in Deadly Vibe magazine.

Today, Greg is an important member of the Ngarrawanji native title claim group. This group works on land rights for Indigenous people. He is also the vice-president of The Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation (KSGAC). This organization supports Indigenous people affected by past policies.

Greg Tait's Film Roles

Greg Tait has played several interesting characters in movies and TV shows.

Playing Texas in Mad Bastards

In the film Mad Bastards, Greg played Texas. Texas is a strong local policeman in a small Kimberley town. He tries to keep peace among the people and within his own family. Texas also helps start a men's group in the film.

In the story, Texas is the grandfather of a boy named Bullet. Bullet's father, TJ, is looking for him. Bullet gets into trouble, and Texas sends him to a special camp. This is instead of sending him to a detention center. Texas and TJ eventually have a big argument in the movie.

Other Film and TV Appearances

Greg also had a role in the movie Satellite Boy. This film also featured famous actors like David Gulpilil and Dean Daley-Jones.

From 2021 to 2022, Greg played the character Smokey in the Australian TV series Firebite. This role was a recurring one, meaning he appeared in several episodes.

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