Rocky McKenzie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rocky McKenzie
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Phillip McKenzie
Broome, Western Australia, Australia
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–2010 |
Phillip "Rocky" McKenzie is an Aboriginal Australian actor and chef. He comes from Broome, Western Australia. Rocky is best known for playing the main character, Willie, in the movie Bran Nue Dae.
In 2010, he won a special award called a Deadly Award. This award was for Male Actor of the Year. Later, in 2015, Rocky started training to become a chef.
Rocky McKenzie's Acting Career
Rocky McKenzie began his acting career in 2009. He starred in the Australian musical comedy-drama film Bran Nue Dae. In this movie, he played the character named Willie.
Rocky acted alongside many famous Australian performers. These included Jessica Mauboy, Ernie Dingo, Missy Higgins, and Geoffrey Rush. Other well-known actors in the film were Deborah Mailman, Tom Budge, Magda Szubanski, Ningali Lawford, and Dan Sultan.
Film and TV Appearances
Rocky McKenzie has appeared in a few different films and TV shows. Here is a list of his acting roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Bran Nue Dae | Willie | |
| 2010 | The Story of Bran Nue Dae | Himself | This was a short TV documentary. |
| The Project | Himself | He appeared on this TV show. |
