Was lured by Lawrence Olivier to return to England after honing his craft down under. Listed In: Intellectuals & Academics. He is best known for his long-running role as Wolverine in the X-Men film Theo James was born on December 16, 1984 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom as Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis. He was born in London in 1916 and went to live in Sydney, Australia, at the age of ten. Geoffrey Roy Rush was born on July 6, 1951, in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, to Merle (Bischof), a department store sales assistant, and Roy Baden Rush, an accountant for the Royal Australian Air Force. Some of them have a mixed heritage while others are 100 percent Greek. He is an actor and producer, known for Mystery Road (2013), Mystery Road (2018) and Goldstone (2016). Famous Greeks and Greek celebrities from around the world. [citation needed] It is noted that the first major flow of Greek immigrants to Australia began in the mid 1920s, where many Greek people from Kastellorizo migrated to Australia to escape the Ottoman repression. The 2021 census showed that the following states had the largest numbers of people nominating Greek ancestry: Victoria (181,184), New South Wales (141,627), South Australia (40,704), Queensland (32,702), Western Australia (16,117). [15], According to census data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2016, 91.4% of Australians with Greek ancestry are Christian, mainly Eastern Orthodox, however minorities who belong to different Christian denominations like Catholics, Jehovah's Witnesses and Pentecostals also exist. Most recently seen in the TV version of The Mosquito Coast with Justin Theroux. David Field is known for Shantaram (2022), Preacher (2016) and The Inbetweeners 2 (2014). She graduated from Somerset College in What? She grew up in Milan and Sussex, England. Geoffry Rush rose to fame after his terrific performance in Shine, where he won an Oscar. Star of 'The Mentalist', id like to see him back on the big screen. As a child, he appeared in two of his father's films: Husbands (1970) and A Woman Under the Influence (1974). Answer (1 of 10): Yes, there are many many many Greeks in Australia both Greeks from Greece as well as Cyprus, Alexandria, Lebanon and Asia Minor. Elias attended Vanier College in Montreal before leaving to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City in 1981, of which he is a graduate. Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as superhero, period, and . (One of the Greatest Philosophers and the First Genuine Scientist in History) 196. Following her lead performance in 2004's Somersault, Cornish is best-known for her film roles as the titular heroin addict in the drama Candy (2006), courtier Bess Throckmorton in the historical drama Elizabeth: Dont get it twisted, the girl is the real deal. [8] The first wave of free Hellenic migrants commenced in the 1850s, and continued through the end of the 19th century, prompted in part by the recent discovery of gold in the country. Winton was established as a township in 1879, but its main claim to fame are a 2015 is a very good year for him appearing in Everest, Child 44, Terminator Genisys and Knight of Cups. Jasmine trained at the Berklee College of Music for vocal performance and The Neighborhood Playhouse for Theater. The first known Greeks arrived in 1829. Australians needed no introduction to Greek culture when Acropolis Now first aired in 1989. Was recently seen in Baz Luhrman's Elvis. Sean Keenan was born on January 18, 1993 in Australia. Collette was born Toni Collett (she later added an "e") on November 1, 1972, in Blacktown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Debbie Matenopoulos was born on December 13, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. The oldest and shortest Hemsworth snagged a role in one of TV's biggest shows; Westworld. [citation needed], The Greek government, devastated by the destruction of infrastructure and the mass looting of their banks by the Germans, encouraged post-war migration as a way of solving poverty and unemployment problems. Mr Zonfrillo died in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning at age 46. Hugo has an older brother, Simon, and a younger sister, Anna, who both also live and work in Australia. [citation needed] Greeks often worked in the canefields in North Queensland and moved to Darwin during the dry season to work in the pearling industry. The actor, known for his roles in Bosom Buddies, Newhart and Girls, has died at 66. Movie (and Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and producer. Birthdate: 0384 AD. Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and producer. Im tipping a mini comeback in the next couple of years. Her father was born Giannis Anastasakis in Athens, Greece and Anglicized his name when his family moved to the USA. Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Joel Edgerton was born on June 23, 1974 in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia, to Marianne (van Dort) and Michael Edgerton, who is a solicitor and property developer. Landing big parts in Presumed Innocent, The Player and The Red Violin- Scacchi became an Australian citizen in 1995. As one of the most famous Australian stars ever, Nicole Kidman has made her mark on Hollywood with a wide array of blockbusters and critically-acclaimed flicks alike. 1. Tony Orlando was born on April 3, 1944 in New York City, New York, USA. She discovered dance at the age of nine and Melina Eleni Kanakaredes was born in Akron, Ohio, to Connie (Temo), who owned a candy company, and Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance salesman. Continues to command roles from every angle. In recent years she appeared in Hereditary and Knives Out confirming a top 3 position on this list. 15 Eric Bana. Aniston starred in many Hollywood movies, including Marley and . Greek Australians are one of the largest groups within the global Greek diaspora. From a young age, Isla A very funny woman, Fisher is best in comedy and stands well above her peers when in her niche. Her love of musical theater, especially the work of Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera, inspired her as a child. She is of Greek (from her paternal grandfather), English, and German descent.Kazan received her BA in Theater from Yale University. His parents were amateur actors and managed a medical technical school. Peter Scolari. You've probably never heard of Toowoomba, Australia, but . Murray Bartlett is an Australian actor. Those of Kastellorizian descent living in Australia now refer to themselves as 'Kazzies,' and have maintained a strong and unique community. The executive producer, head writer and star of the comedy series 30 Rock, Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey is an award-winning television and film actress. Jennifer Aniston. During his early childhood, the Can play good and bad, small or big. Upon relocating to Los Angeles with his family, Baker was immediately cast in the Academy Award winning film L.A. Her two maternal uncles own and operate "Temo's Candy . Peter Andrikidis. Hugo Wallace Weaving was born on April 4, 1960 in Nigeria, to English parents Anne (Lennard), a tour guide and teacher, and Wallace Weaving, a seismologist. Olympic Australian Success. [11], By comparison, the Greek Cypriot community in Australia doubled following the Invasion of Cyprus by Turkey following a campaign of ethnic cleansing in 1974. Torv was born in Melbourne, Victoria, the daughter of Susan (ne Carmichael) and Hans Torv, also grew up in Gold Coast, Queensland. (2001) and Australia (2008). She worked there until moving to Vancouver, British Columbia, a center of Canadian film and television production, to Gina Riley was born on May 6, 1961 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is an actress and producer, known for Number One Gun (1990), Highlander (1992) and Bloodbath at the House of Death (1984). A Brooklyn native, Vasi signed to Ford Models at the age of 12. Gia Carides has been working as an actress since age 12 in film and in theatre. Her family then relocated to New York City Long a vital, respected thespian of the classic and contemporary stage, this grand lady did not become a household name and sought-after film actress until age 56 when she turned in a glorious, Oscar-winning performance as Cher's sardonic mother in the romantic comedy Moonstruck (1987). Her mother is Polish and her father is an Australian of British ancestry. Sadly passed away in early 2015. They have one child. He was previously married to Gia Carides. Richard Roxburgh is an Australian actor, writer and producer who is known for portraying Dracula in the 2004 cult classic monster movie Van Helsing starring Hugh Jackman, Hugh Stamp in Mission: Impossible 2 and for his collaborations with Baz Luhrmann, particularly Moulin Rouge. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Canberra, while others are simply notable locals. He is an actor, known for Nitram (2021), The Power of the Dog (2021) and Puberty Blues (2012). [1] At the 2021 census, 92,314 Australian residents were born in Greece.[1]. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Health and a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television. Her maternal grandmother is from Laconia, Peloponnese. The flow of migrants from Greece increased slightly in 2015 due to the economic crisis in Greece,[2] with Australia as one of the main destinations for departing Greeks, mainly to Melbourne, where the Greek Australian community is most deeply established. Errol managed to have himself thrown out of every school in which he was enrolled. The largest concentration of Greek Australians is in the state of Victoria, which is often regarded as the heartland of the Greek Australian community. His parents Born in England but you know it, he's Aussie through and through. Greek is the seventh most commonly spoken language in Australia after English, Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Italian. During that time, she attended grade school in Jakarta, Indonesia, eventually going to Pittwater Actor | She was previously married to Ian Gomez. After appearing in the 2000 remake of Shaft, Collette had been getting steady work in TV, Hollywood and down under too, collecting a few awards along the way. Nicole Kidman. But Heath Ledger gave us more than just that earning accolades in Brokeback Mountain and Monsters Ball, while numerous hollywood films made him a popular figure, Actor | [16] Greek Australians are predominantly Greek Orthodox. He has appeared in lots of TV but also in plenty of Australian movies like Two Hands with Bryan Brown and Heath Ledger. He also attended the Actors Studio in Zach Galifianakis was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to Mary Frances (Cashion), who owned a community arts center, and Harry Galifianakis, a heating oil vendor. Alexander is a graduate of Beverly Hills High School. He has been married to Alexandra Henkel since April 28, 2018. A leading man with both strong dramatic range and ample comic timing, Lachy Hulme broke into movies by writing Canadian action/drama Men with Guns (1997), a bloody tale of friendship and revenge directed by Kari Skogland. Sullivan Stapleton was born on June 14, 1977 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is an actor and writer, known for Wolf Creek (2005), Wolf Creek 2 (2013) and Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975). Worldwide impact. Billy Elizabeth Stamatina Fey was born in 1970 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia, to Xenobia "Jeanne" (Xenakes), a brokerage employee, and Donald Henry Fey, who wrote grant proposals for universities. Bruce's family were winemakers, and he worked in the family winery from a very tender age, later attending Henderson High School Another one of those Aussies who was born in that little country nearby. The last few years may have been slow for her, thats why she misses out on a top 10 spot, but with credits like Dead Calm, Eyes Wide Shut and The Hours, theres no doubt she is a superstar. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. He has been married to Judy Davis since October 30, 1984. She made her screen debut in the film Dallas Doll (1994), and continued to act in Australian film and television throughout the 1990s.