RIP Tony Barry

 

Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman's Australia co-star Tony Barry dies aged 81 after health battle

Daily Mail

By Jimmy Briggs

December 21, 2022

 

Veteran Australian actor Tony Barry died on Wednesday aged 81.

The esteemed performer has appeared in over 100 Australian films and TV shows including Australia with Hugh Jackman and Halifax f.p. with Rebecca Gibney.

The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance shared a moving tribute to the iconic actor on Facebook.

They wrote: 'Vale Australian veteran actor Tony Barry who passed away. Despite the difficulties caused by his illness, Tony worked up until shortly before his death.'

'In addition to his acting career, Tony was also known for his many years of volunteer work including Indigenous rights.'

Several of Tony's celebrity friends commented to pay their respects to the legendary performer.

'Nooooo...a most kind man and wonderful actor,' wrote Dr. Quinn star Jane Seymour.

Meanwhile, Fat Pizza actor Will Ward said Tony was 'the most supportive person I've ever met in 18 years in the industry'.

The Queensland-born actor began his 54-year career in acting in 1968 with a guest role on Skippy, the famous TV series about a bush kangaroo.

He achieved worldwide fame in 2008 when he was cast as Sgt. Callahan alongside Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in Baz Luhrmann's grand epic Australia.

Other notable roles include The Night We Called It A Day with Rose Byrne and Mystery Road with Hugo Weaving.

Barry had battled health problems for years and his left leg was amputated in 2013 after becoming infected with melanoma.

BARRY, Tony

Born: 8/28/1941, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

Died: 12/21/2022, Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia

 

Tony Barry’s westerns – actor:

Luke’s Kingdom (TV) – 1976 (man at inn)

Wild Man – 1977 (Bombey Morgan)

Five Mile Creek (TV) – 1984 (Mr. Drummond)

Archer (TV) – 1985 (squatter)

Snowy River: The McGregor Saga (TV) – 1985 (Bernard Hardwick)

Return to Snowy River – 1988 (Jacko)

Ned – 2003 (bartender(

Australia – 2008 (Sergeant Callahan)

Wild Boys (TV) – 2011 (George Jenkins)