John Meillon

John Meillon

Deceased · Born: May 1, 1934 · Died: Aug 10, 1989

Personal Details

BornMay 1, 1934 Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
  • Bunny Gibson

    ( Apr 5, 1972 to Aug 11, 1989 )
  • June Salter

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Bob Meillon (Sibling)

Biography

John Meillon, a multifaceted individual, entered this world on May 1, 1934, in the picturesque suburb of Mosman, situated in the heart of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Throughout his life, Meillon demonstrated a remarkable talent for the performing arts, showcasing his skills as both an actor and writer. His impressive filmography boasts a range of notable titles, including the iconic Australian films Crocodile Dundee II (1988) and Crocodile Dundee (1986),as well as the critically acclaimed Walkabout (1971).

Meillon's personal life was marked by two significant relationships, with both Bunny Gibson and June Salter holding a special place in his heart.

Tragically, John Meillon's life came to a close on August 10, 1989, in Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Career

Crocodile Dundee II
Crocodile Dundee II as Walter Reilly
1987
Bullseye
Bullseye as Merritt
Frenchman's Farm
Frenchman's Farm as Bill Dolan
1986
The Blue Lightning
The Blue Lightning as Dr. William Giles
King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines as Captain John Good (voice)
'Crocodile' Dundee
'Crocodile' Dundee as Walter Reilly
1985
The Dunera Boys
The Dunera Boys as Brig. Templeton
1984
The Wild Duck
The Wild Duck as Old Ackland
The Camel Boy
The Camel Boy as (voice)
1983
1982
Heatwave
Heatwave as Freddy Dwyer
1977
The Picture Show Man
The Picture Show Man as Maurice 'Pop' Pym
Harness Fever
Harness Fever as Delaney
1976
1975
Ride a Wild Pony
Ride a Wild Pony as Charles E. Quayle
Inn of the Damned
Inn of the Damned as George Parr
1974
1971
1966
1964
633 Squadron
633 Squadron as Flight Lieutenant Gillibrand
1963
Cairo
Cairo as willy
The Running Man
The Running Man as Jim Jerome
1962
Death Trap
Death Trap as Ross Williams
The Valiant
The Valiant as Bedford
Billy Budd
Billy Budd as Neil Kincaid, Maintopman
The Longest Day
The Longest Day as RAdm. Alan G. Kirk (uncredited)
1961
The Devil Inside
The Devil Inside as Johnny Hemick
Watch It, Sailor!
Watch It, Sailor! as Albert Tufnell
Jungle Fighters
Jungle Fighters as Pte. Smith
1960
The Sundowners
The Sundowners as Bluey Brown
1959
On the Beach
On the Beach as Ralph Swain