George Mallaby

Noted for his iconic portrayal of Detective Peter Barnes in the esteemed Australian television series Homicide, which aired from 1964 to 1973, Barry Crocker's acting career spanned numerous decades and mediums. Following his departure from the long-running police drama, he went on to make a significant impact in both local and international film, prior to succumbing to the initial stroke that would ultimately claim his life in the mid-1980s. Despite the challenges he faced, Crocker remained confined to a wheelchair for the final four years of his life. Throughout his remarkable 28-year marriage to the lovely Lenice Reed, the couple's love story was intertwined with the world of entertainment, as they met on the set of Homicide, sharing a bond that endured until his passing.