Terry Gill facts for kids
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Terry Gill
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| Born | 25 October 1939 |
| Died | 25 February 2015 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Australian |
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| Years active | 1967–2011 |
| Spouse(s) | Carole Ann Gill (1962–2015, his death) |
| Children | 2 |
Terry Gill was a talented actor, producer, director, and writer from Australia. He was born in England on October 25, 1939, and passed away on February 25, 2015. Terry Gill was especially known for playing police officers in many Australian TV shows. He appeared in more than 26 different TV productions, sometimes as a regular character and sometimes as a guest.
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Early Life and Moving to Australia
Terry Gill was born in England. He later moved to Australia with his wife, Carole Ann Gill, who was also an actress. They built their lives and careers there.
Terry Gill's Acting Career
Terry Gill had many memorable roles on Australian television. He was a regular in the popular women's prison drama Prisoner, where he played Detective Inspector Jack Grace. He also starred as Sergeant Jack Carruthers in The Flying Doctors, a show about doctors who travel by plane to help people in remote areas. Another important role was Superintendent Clive Adamson in Blue Heelers, a police drama. He even made a guest appearance in the long-running soap opera Neighbours.
One of his most famous movie roles was in Crocodile Dundee. He played Duffy, the leader of a group of kangaroo hunters. In a funny scene, his character gets into a fight with Dundee in a bar.
For 27 years, Terry Gill brought joy to many by playing Santa Claus on Australian TV's annual Carols by Candlelight. This was a special Christmas event where people sang carols. In later years, he shared the stage with popular children's groups like Hi-5 and the famous Australian TV character Humphrey B. Bear.
Running a Theatre
Terry Gill and his wife, Carole Ann, also ran their own theatre restaurant in Melbourne called The Tivoli. They produced many pantomimes and theatre shows there. These shows often featured well-known Australian performers, bringing entertainment to many people.
Terry Gill's Family Life
Terry Gill was married to Carole Ann Gill for 52 years. They were together until his passing. They had two children.
Terry Gill faced some health challenges later in his life. He passed away in Richmond, a suburb of Melbourne, on February 25, 2015.
