Chips Rafferty

Chips Rafferty

Deceased · Born: Mar 26, 1909 · Died: May 27, 1971

Personal Details

BornMar 26, 1909 Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

John William Pilbean Goffage, nicknamed Chips, was a renowned Australian actor, painter, and writer, known for his rugged and straightforward on-screen presence. Born with a unique appearance, he lacked any resemblance to contemporary British or American actors, making him a standout in the Australian film industry.

Career

1971
Wake in Fright
Wake in Fright as Jock Crawford
1970
Skullduggery
Skullduggery as Father 'Pop' Dillingham
1968
Kona Coast
Kona Coast as H. Charlie Lightfoot
1967
Double Trouble
Double Trouble as Archie Brown
1966
They're a Weird Mob
They're a Weird Mob as Harry Kelly
1962
Mutiny on the Bounty
Mutiny on the Bounty as Michael Byrne
1960
1958
Smiley Gets a Gun
Smiley Gets a Gun as Sergeant Flaxman
1957
Walk Into Paradise
Walk Into Paradise as Steve MacAllister
1956
Smiley
Smiley as Sgt. Flaxman
1954
1953
The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats as Sgt. "Blue" Smith
1952
Kangaroo
Kangaroo as Trooper 'Len' Leonard
1950
Bitter Springs
Bitter Springs as Wally King
1949
Eureka Stockade
Eureka Stockade as Peter Lalor
1947
Bush Christmas
Bush Christmas as Long Bill
1946
The Overlanders
The Overlanders as Dan McAlpine
1944