Paul Sonkkila

Paul Sonkkila

Deceased · Died: Apr 1, 2016

Personal Details

Biography

Paul Sonkkila, a multifaceted individual with a passion for the performing arts, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry as a talented actor, whose impressive repertoire of work includes notable roles in films such as Daybreakers, released in 2009, Gallipoli, a historical drama that premiered in 1981, and The Year of Living Dangerously, a critically acclaimed film that debuted in 1982.

Tragically, his life came to a close in April 2016, in his native Australia, where he had resided and left an enduring legacy that continues to be cherished by fans and colleagues alike.

Career

2009
Daybreakers
Daybreakers as General Williams
2006
Like Minds
Like Minds as Police Bureaucrat
2005
2002
The Hard Word
The Hard Word as O'Riordan
1998
The Interview
The Interview as Det. Insp. Jackson
1996
My Entire Life
My Entire Life as Commissioner Normal Allen
1995
Blue Murder
Blue Murder as Noel Morey
Sky Trackers
Sky Trackers as Frank Giles
1993
Gross Misconduct
Gross Misconduct as Rowland Curtis
1992
Phoenix
Phoenix as Jock Brennan
1988
True Believers
True Believers as Ron Tate
1986
A Fortunate Life
A Fortunate Life as Archie McCall
The Survivor
The Survivor as Fisherman
Gallipoli
Gallipoli as Sniper
1980
Stir
Stir as McIntosh
1979
The Plumber
The Plumber as Reg the cleaner