Australian Film Walk of Fame
Encyclopedia
The Australian Film Walk of Fame is a section of plaques on the footpath outside the Randwick
Ritz Cinema in the Australian city of Sydney. Formed in 2008 at the Randwick Ritz Cinema, the initiative was established to honour Australian actors and actresses for their contributions to Australian cinema. From 2010, the Australian Film Walk of Fame has grown in stature due to its inclusion within the official program of the Australian Film Festival
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, Roy Billing
and Charles Tingwell
.
In conjunction with the inaugural Australian Film Festival
, which premiered on February 24, 2010 at Randwick Ritz cinema, the Randwick Ritz's Walk of Fame was officially renamed the Australian Film Walk of Fame.
The Australian Film Walk of Fame now initiates new members annually at the conclusion of the Australian Film Festival
, in partnership with Randwick Council, Randwick Ritz Cinema and The Spot Chamber of Commerce.
and Claudia Karvan
to the Australian Film Walk of Fame.
and Jack Thompson
were both initiated to the Australian Film Walk of Fame.
Randwick
Randwick may refer to:In Australia:*Randwick, New South Wales a suburb of Sydney*City of Randwick a local government area in Sydney*Randwick Racecourse*Randwick DRUFC, the Randwick rugby clubIn the UK:...
Ritz Cinema in the Australian city of Sydney. Formed in 2008 at the Randwick Ritz Cinema, the initiative was established to honour Australian actors and actresses for their contributions to Australian cinema. From 2010, the Australian Film Walk of Fame has grown in stature due to its inclusion within the official program of the Australian Film Festival
Australian Film Festival
The Australian Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the Australian city of Sydney. The festival showcases the films of Australian talent working in a variety of mediums, including; feature films, short films, television and online web content...
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History
The Australian Film Walk of Fame was initially established in 2008 by Barry Watterson at the Randwick Ritz under the title of the 'Walk of Fame'. Recipients inducted into the Walk of Fame from 2008-2009 include Michael CatonMichael Caton
Michael Caton is an Australian television, film and stage actor, and television host, best known for playing Uncle Harry in the Australian television series, The Sullivans, playing Darryl Kerrigan from 1997's low budget hit film The Castle and playing in the popular Packed to the Rafters. He is...
, Roy Billing
Roy Billing
Roy Billing is a New Zealand television actor, now based in Sydney, Australia.-Career:Billing has starred in many television shows and had main roles on Bad Cop, Bad Cop, Dossa and Joe and Hell Has Harbour Views...
and Charles Tingwell
Charles Tingwell
In 1941, aged 18, he volunteered for war service overseas with the Royal Australian Air Force. Under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, personnel from Commonwealth air forces were part of a joint training and assignment system. Consequently, Tingwell trained as a pilot in Canada during 1942...
.
In conjunction with the inaugural Australian Film Festival
Australian Film Festival
The Australian Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the Australian city of Sydney. The festival showcases the films of Australian talent working in a variety of mediums, including; feature films, short films, television and online web content...
, which premiered on February 24, 2010 at Randwick Ritz cinema, the Randwick Ritz's Walk of Fame was officially renamed the Australian Film Walk of Fame.
The Australian Film Walk of Fame now initiates new members annually at the conclusion of the Australian Film Festival
Australian Film Festival
The Australian Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the Australian city of Sydney. The festival showcases the films of Australian talent working in a variety of mediums, including; feature films, short films, television and online web content...
, in partnership with Randwick Council, Randwick Ritz Cinema and The Spot Chamber of Commerce.
2010: March 7th
On March 7, 2010, the Australian Film Festival concluded with the with The Spot Food and Film Festival at Randwick and the induction of Steve BisleySteve Bisley
Steve Bisley is an Australian film and television actor, who attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art .-Acting career:...
and Claudia Karvan
Claudia Karvan
Claudia Karvan is an Australian actress popular for her roles in the television series The Secret Life of Us and Love My Way. She is also a producer and writer on Love My Way. She currently stars in the drama series Spirited...
to the Australian Film Walk of Fame.
2011: March 13th
In 2011, Gary SweetGary Sweet
Gary Sweet is an Australian film and television actor known for his roles in Alexandra's Project , Police Rescue, Cody, Big Sky, The Battlers, Bodyline and Stingers....
and Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson may refer to:*Jack Thompson , American boxer*Jack Thompson , Australian film and television star*Jack Thompson , disbarred Florida attorney...
were both initiated to the Australian Film Walk of Fame.
Controversy
The title of the Australian Film Walk of Fame has been contested by Alan Black, the chairman of the Australian Walk of Fame in Tweed Heads. Black claims that the Australian Film Walk of Fame has capitalised on his Australian Walk of Fame, which includes multiple actors, sporting personalties and animals. In response to Black's criticism, Randwick Council issued a statement in defense of Watterson's Australian Film Walk of Fame, citing the fact that "There are many different ’walks of fame’ already in existence, including the Surfing Walk of Fame at Maroubra Beach. The Australian Film Walk of Fame at Randwick specifically recognises home-grown acting talent and people who have made significant contributions to the Australian film industry.”Members of the Australian Film Walk of Fame
| Year of Induction | Actor/Actress |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Charles Tingwell Charles Tingwell In 1941, aged 18, he volunteered for war service overseas with the Royal Australian Air Force. Under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, personnel from Commonwealth air forces were part of a joint training and assignment system. Consequently, Tingwell trained as a pilot in Canada during 1942... |
| 2009 | Michael Caton Michael Caton Michael Caton is an Australian television, film and stage actor, and television host, best known for playing Uncle Harry in the Australian television series, The Sullivans, playing Darryl Kerrigan from 1997's low budget hit film The Castle and playing in the popular Packed to the Rafters. He is... |
| 2009 | Roy Billing Roy Billing Roy Billing is a New Zealand television actor, now based in Sydney, Australia.-Career:Billing has starred in many television shows and had main roles on Bad Cop, Bad Cop, Dossa and Joe and Hell Has Harbour Views... |
| 2010 | Claudia Karvan Claudia Karvan Claudia Karvan is an Australian actress popular for her roles in the television series The Secret Life of Us and Love My Way. She is also a producer and writer on Love My Way. She currently stars in the drama series Spirited... |
| 2010 | Steve Bisley Steve Bisley Steve Bisley is an Australian film and television actor, who attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art .-Acting career:... |
| 2011 | Gary Sweet Gary Sweet Gary Sweet is an Australian film and television actor known for his roles in Alexandra's Project , Police Rescue, Cody, Big Sky, The Battlers, Bodyline and Stingers.... |
| 2011 | Jack Thompson Jack Thompson Jack Thompson may refer to:*Jack Thompson , American boxer*Jack Thompson , Australian film and television star*Jack Thompson , disbarred Florida attorney... |
External links
- Australian Film Festival Official Website http://www.australianfilmfestival.com.au/