The Famous People from Australia

Heath Andrew Ledger, Heathy
Born In: Perth
Famous As: Actor

the world is to be compiled, Heath Ledger’s name definitely

deserves a mention. Although his lifespan was really short, his accomplishments as an actor, even during this brief period will be remembered by movie lovers for a really long time. Heath, who made his debut through the television series ‘Roar’, went on to prove his acting prowess through many other films such as ‘The Brothers Grimm’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’. His roles in these flicks were noticed by the jury members of many award ceremonies, who felicitated him with many honors for his performances. However, it was his portrayal of the Joker in maverick filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s flick ‘The Dark Knight’ which made him a household name across the globe. Many critics as well as audiences compared Ledger’s performance with the works of yesteryear greats like Marlon Brando and Al Pacino and even hailed him as one of the greatest actors of all time. Ledger’s dedication towards his work has earned the respect of the whole film fraternity and it’s unfortunate that the actor passed away before reaching many other career milestones. His performances are even known for being institutions of great acting themselves

Hemsworth, Christopher
Born In: Melbourne, Australia
Famous As: Actor
Height: 6'3" (190 cm), 6'3" Males

the ‘Marvel Comics’ superhero, Thor, in the American flick ‘Thor’,

a blockbuster that gave him international fame. While trying his luck in acting, he landed up with the role of Kim Hyde in the Australian drama series ‘Home and Away’. He essayed the character from 2004 to 2007 and made a mark. He was also one of the contestants of the Australian version of ‘Dancing with the Stars’. His film endeavours saw him essaying the role of George Kirk in the American science fiction adventure film ‘Star Trek’ (2009). He later gave voice over in the 12th installment in the Star Trek film franchise ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ (2013). His big break came in 2011 with the super hit film ‘Thor’. The Australian heartthrob reprised the role of Thor, the crown prince of Asgard, in the sequel of the film, ‘Thor: The Dark World’ (2013) and also in ‘The Avengers’ (2012) and its sequel ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (2015). Other remarkable films of Hemsworth include ‘A Perfect Getaway’, ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’, ‘Blackhat’, ‘Rush’ and ‘Vacation’.

Michael Jackman
Born In: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Famous As: Actor, Producer
Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

remarkable versatility, involved in film, musical theatre, and television. After

getting a start in films and television in his native Australia, his role as Curly won him recognition outside Australia while he was catapulted to stardom portraying Wolverine in the blockbuster hit X-Men, a role he reprised over the course of his career in sequels like X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, and, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In between, he earned critical acclaim for his performance in the romantic comedy, Kate & Leopold, and played a computer-hacking criminal in the thriller, Swordfish. After starring in Christopher Nolan’s, The Prestige, and Darren Aronofsky's, The Fountain, he joined fellow Aussies Nicole Kidman and Baz Luhrmann for the rather extravagant romantic epic, Australia. A veteran of the musical stage, Jackman was a natural fit to serve as host of the Tony Awards and Academy Awards, while also starring in the long-awaited adaptation of Les Misérables. He has lent his voice to many animated characters and has hosted the Tony Awards three times, winning an Emmy Award for one of these appearances, and the 81st Academy Awards. In addition to this Emmy, he has won two Tonies and a Golden Globe.

Elise Robbie
Born In: Dalby, Australia
Famous As: Actress
Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females

in a few Australian independent films and television series, and

later moved to the U.S. to pursue her Hollywood dream. She relocated to Los Angeles after working on the successful Australian TV series 'Neighbours' for three years. Within a few years in Hollywood, she has managed to work with prominent Hollywood actors and directors, and has earned praise from the audience as well as critics. Starting with the film 'About Time', she went on to star in Martin Scorsese's biographical crime drama 'The Wolf of Wall Street', and attracted attention from film critics. She soon played lead roles in a number of successful movies like 'Focus', 'Suite Française', 'Z for Zachariah' and 'The Legend of Tarzan'. She won the hearts of the audience with her portrayal of Harley Quinn, an infamous DC Comics villain, in her latest movie 'Suicide Squad'. She soon got to host the 42nd season premiere of 'Saturday Night Live', along with musical guest The Weeknd. She has been selected as the face of the brand Calvin Klein for its women's fragrance Deep Euphoria.

As: Robert Alfred Morley, Bobby Morley
Born In: Kyneton, Victoria
Famous As: Actor
Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

several short films, TV soap operas, and films. Morley is

famous among the Australian TV viewers, as ‘Drew Curtis,’ of the TV series, ‘Home and Away.’ Morley started his acting career by performing in theatres, during his university days. Later, he acted in several short films, and plays. Morley’s talent was noticed by the casting directors of ‘Home and Away,’ and he was cast in the series. Morley was nominated for the ‘Most Popular New Male Talent Logie Award,’ for his performance. Later, he appeared in several TV series such as ‘The Strip,’ and ‘Neighbours.’ Morley participated in the celebrity singing competition series, ‘It Takes Two.’ He has acted in movies such as ‘Road Train,’ and ‘Blinder.’ Morley currently appears as ‘Bellamy Blake’ in the American TV series, ‘The 100.’ The series has made him popular in the United States too. Bob Morley is also a philanthropist and conducts campaigns to raise funds for charity.