Jack Charles (actor)

Jack Charles (1943 – 13 September 2022), also known as Uncle Jack Charles, was an Aboriginal Australian actor. He was known for his activism for Aboriginal people. His best known roles were in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978), Cleverman (2016) and Preppers (2021).

Jack Charles
Charles smiling while holding a record
Uncle Jack holding his record (2019)
Born1943
Died13 September 2022 (aged 79)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Other namesUncle Jack Charles
Occupation
Years active1970–2022

Charles died of a stroke on 13 September 2022 in Melbourne, Australia at the age of 79.[1][2]

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References

  1. Noble, Freya (13 September 2022). "'Trailblazer and truth teller': Aboriginal elder, author and artist Uncle Jack Charles dies". 9News. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  2. Gallagher, Alex (13 September 2022). "Uncle Jack Charles, Indigenous actor, musician, activist and senior Elder, has died aged 79". NME. Retrieved 13 September 2022.