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Tony Llewellyn-Jones

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Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Born1949 (age 74–75)
London, England
NationalityAustralian
OccupationActor

Tony Llewellyn-Jones is a British-born Australian actor. He was nominated for the 1976 AFI Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Picnic at Hanging Rock.[1]

Born in London, England, Llewellyn-Jones lived in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Zimbabwe before moving to Australia in 1965.[2] He is the son of Dr Derek Llewellyn-Jones and Elisabeth Kirkby.[3] He has performed in films, such as Picnic at Hanging Rock, on TV, such as a long running role on G.P.,[3] and on stage, working with Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company and Bell Shakespeare.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "AACTA Awards. Winners & Nominees". AACTA.org. Australian Film Institute. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  2. ^ Veerhuis, Jennifer (26 August 2016), "Veteran actor Tony Llewellyn-Jones' early life inspired a lifetime of travel", The Daily Telegraph
  3. ^ a b Anderson, Doug (5 July 1993), "Just perfect for the practice", Sydney Morning Herald
  4. ^ "Proving a stage life", The Canberra Times, 15 February 2005
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