Russell Kiefel

Russell Kiefel

Deceased · Born: Jan 1, 1951 · Died: Nov 20, 2016

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1951 Tully, Queensland, Australia

Biography

Born in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in the charming town of Tully, Queensland, Australia, Russell Kiefel embarked on a remarkable journey that would see him leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. As a multifaceted talent, he effortlessly transitioned between the realms of acting and writing, leaving an impressive body of work in his wake.

Some of his most notable performances include his roles in the 2014 film "Son of a Gun", the long-running Australian television series "Neighbours", which premiered in 1985, and the popular drama "Blue Heelers", which first aired in 1994.

Away from the spotlight, Russell was a devoted partner to his beloved wife, Katrina Foster. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

Tragically, Russell's life was cut short when he passed away on November 20, 2016, in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Despite his untimely departure, his legacy lives on through the countless hearts he touched and the memories he created during his time on this earth.

Career

2015
Childhood's End
Childhood's End as Sheriff De Bont
2014
Schapelle
Schapelle as Malcolm McCauley
2012
Tricky Business
Tricky Business as Hugh Goodman
2004
Fireflies
Fireflies as Sharpie
2002
Queen of the Damned
Queen of the Damned as Fire Marshall
1999
Dogwatch
Dogwatch as Palmer
1998
Radiance
Radiance as Father Doyle
A Difficult Woman
A Difficult Woman as Prime Minister
1996
1994
No Escape
No Escape as Iceman
1985
Call Me Mr. Brown
Call Me Mr. Brown as Ray Poynting
1980
Breaker Morant
Breaker Morant as Christiaan Botha