Stephen Albert (actor) facts for kids
Stephen "Baamba" Albert (1950 – 13 November 2019) was an Indigenous Australian actor and singer. He was well-known for his roles in the musicals Bran Nue Dae and Corrugation Road.
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Who Was Stephen 'Baamba' Albert?
Stephen "Baamba" Albert was a talented Indigenous Australian. He was famous as both an actor and a singer. Many people knew him from his work in popular musicals.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Baamba Albert was born in Broome, a town in Western Australia. His mother was a Bardi woman. His stepfather was from Japan and worked in the pearling industry in Broome.
Music was a big part of his family. Some of his relatives learned to play musical instruments. They learned at a special hospital near Derby.
Baamba first trained to be a diesel mechanic. But his love for music soon took over. His professional music career began in 1968. He joined a band called Broome Beats. This band mixed Indigenous, Asian, and European musical styles.
Acting and TV Work
Baamba Albert had a busy career performing. He worked with Jimmy Chi in the musicals Bran Nue Dae and Corrugation Road. These shows were very popular.
He also worked as a sidekick for Mary G. Mary G is a well-known comedian. Baamba appeared in the SBS drama series The Circuit. He also presented the Bobtales TV series.
Leadership and Community Media
Beyond performing, Baamba Albert was a leader in his community. He was the first chairman of the National Aboriginal Education Committee. This group helps with education for Aboriginal people.
He was also the director of Goolarri Media. Goolarri Media is a company that helps share stories and news.
Baamba Albert was part of the local community in Broome. They formed the Broome Aboriginal Media Association. This group owns Goolarri Media Enterprises. Goolarri Media runs two TV stations and one radio station. They broadcast from Broome in the Kimberley region.
Stephen "Baamba" Albert passed away on November 13, 2019. He was 69 years old and died in a hospital in Perth.
