Maurie Fields was an Australian actor who is best known for his roles in Country Town, Bellbird, and Death of a Soldier. Born on August 4, 1926, in Sydney, New South Wales, he made a significant impact in the entertainment industry until his passing.
Personal and Family Life
Maurie Fields was married to Val Jellay, with whom he had one son, Marty Fields, who became a famous comedian. He was also previously married to Dorothy, with whom he had three children. Fields was known to have a close-knit family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Death and Legacy
Maurie Fields passed away on December 18, 1995, in Albert Park, Melbourne, due to a heart attack. He was honored posthumously with the 1996 Gold Logie at the TV Week Logie Awards Hall of Fame. His wife, Val Jellay, accepted the award on his behalf, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Alvin Rides Again | 1974-12-16 | Garage Proprietor |
| Country Town | 1973-04-01 | John Quinney |
| The Dunera Boys | 1985-10-03 | Cpl Carter |
| Evil Angels | 1988-11-03 | Barritt |
| The Bit Part | 1987-06-20 | Peter |
| Country Life | 1994-10-27 | Fred Livingstone |
| Death of a Soldier | 1986-05-16 | Det. Sgt. Martin |
| Lonely Hearts | 1982-11-01 | |
| Bobby Dazzler | 1977-11-20 | |
| R.F.D.S. | 1993-01-21 | Vic Buckley |
| The Flying Doctors | 1986-05-15 | Vic Buckley |
| A Town Like Alice | 1981-07-12 | Al Burns |