Bille Brown was an Australian actor who is best known for his roles in “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” “The Dish,” and “Fierce Creatures.” He had a successful career in theatre and film, recognized for his contributions to the performing arts.
Personal and Family Life
Bille Brown was born on January 11, 1952, in Biloela, Queensland, Australia. He graduated from the University of Queensland with a degree in Drama. Throughout his career, he was involved in numerous productions, particularly with the Queensland Theatre Company. He also served as a visiting professor, sharing his knowledge and experience with students.
Career Highlights
Brown began his professional acting journey with the Queensland Theatre Company, where he took on several prominent Shakespearean roles. He later joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, becoming one of its few commissioned writers. His first play as a writer for the Royal Shakespeare Company was “The Swan Down Gloves,” which was performed for a Royal Command performance in 1982.
Death and Legacy
Bille Brown passed away on January 13, 2013, in Brisbane, Queensland, due to bowel cancer. He was honored twice in the Australian Honours System, receiving the Centenary Medal in 2001 and being named a Member of the Order of Australia in 2011 for his contributions to the arts and education. His work continues to inspire future generations of actors and playwrights.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | 2010-12-02 | Coriakin |
| The Dish | 2000-10-19 | Prime Minister |
| 3 Acts of Murder | 2009-06-14 | George Ritchie |
| The Man Who Sued God | 2001-10-25 | Gerry Ryan |
| Fierce Creatures | 1997-01-23 | Neville Coltrane |
| Dying Breed | 2008-04-26 | Harvey / Rowan |
| Killer Elite | 2011-09-22 | Colonel Fitz |
| Ved verdens ende | 2009-10-09 | James Hall |
| Passion | 1999-07-01 | John Grainger |
| Unfinished Sky | 2007-08-04 | Bob Potter |
| Serenades | 2001-05-31 | Pastor Hoffman |
| Oscar and Lucinda | 1997-12-31 | Percy Smith |
| BlackJack: In the Money | 2005-09-11 | Tez Miller |
| Curtin | 2007-04-21 | Robert Menzies |
| Black and White | 2002-10-31 | Thomas Playford |
| Silent Storm | 2004-09-09 | Hedley Marston |
| Dirty Deeds | 2002-07-18 | Senator |
| The Eye of the Storm | 2011-09-15 | Dudley |
| Heartbeat | 1992-04-10 | Sergeant Flaherty |
| Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries | 2012-02-24 | Bart Tarrant |
| White Collar Blue | 2002-08-12 | Tony Heron |