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Vincent Ball
Vincent Martin Ball OAM (born 4 December 1923) is an Australian-born retired character actor of radio, stage and screen, active in the industry for nearly 55 years (with a brief return) firstly in Britain and then his native Australia. He has also authored a number of books. He is best known for film roles in British and Australian films and TV movies, including A Town Like Alice, Breaker Morant, Phar Lap, Muriel's Wedding and The Man Who Sued God. He appeared in numerous TV roles, primarily in cameo guest roles, but had recurring roles in serials like Rush, The Young Doctors, A Country Practice and Home and Away. Vincent Ball has also worked variously in theatre, including Shakespeare, with productions of Henry IV and Romeo and Juliet and a musical based on Charles Dickens famous novel Great Expectations. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known For
Where Eagles Dare
as Carpenter
Sirens
as Bishop of Sydney
Black and White
as Chief Justice Napier
Muriel's Wedding
as Priest
Breaker Morant
as Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
Danger Within
as Capt. Pat Foster
Paradise Road
as Mr. Dickson
Carry On Cruising
as Jenkins
Sea of Sand
as Sgt Nesbitt
The Long Arm
as P.C. at Hospital (uncredited)
