- Date of Birth: 03 January, 1923
- Place of Birth: Coogee, New South Wales , Australia
- Biography: Charles William "Bud" Tingwell AM (3 January 1923 – 15 May 2009) was an Australian film, television, theatre and radio actor. Tingwell was one of the veterans of Australian film. He acted in his first motion picture in 1946 and appeared in over 100 films and numerous television programs in... Read more
Filmography
- Menzies and Churchill at War (2008)
- Salvation (2008)
- Three Blind Mice (2008)
- Dearest Sir (2008)
- Let Me Not (2007)
- Spitfire Guardians (2007)
- Jindabyne (2006)
- Irresistible (2006)
- ...But a Giant Leap for Mr. Larkin (2006)
- Hidden Creatures (2006)
- Human Touch (2005)
- Ned Kelly (2004)
News
MOURNERS have begun arriving for the funeral of legendary Australian actor Charles 'Bud' Tingwell in Melbourne.
news.com.au –
2009-05-20
Stars of stage and screen, including Bill Hunter and Kerry Armstrong, joined hundreds of people farewelling Tingwell at the state funeral in St Paul's Cathedral. ... Full Article
Among those who filled St Paul's Cathedral today were a roll call of Australia's top acting and entertainment talent including Matthew Newton, Bert and Patti Newton, Michael Caton, Jack Thompson, Julia Blake, Jimeoin, Rachel Griffiths, Kerry Armstrong, Jason Coleman, Rob... ... Full Article
TINGWELL, CHARLES 'BUD' - OBITUARY
urbancinefile.com.au –
2009-05-20
The National Film and Sound Archive paid tribute to one of Australia's first great stars of radio, film, television and theatre, the iconic Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, who died in Melbourne on May 15, 2009, aged 86. ... Full Article
FILMINK Remembers One of the Aussie Greats
filmink.com.au –
2009-05-15
Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, one of the great stars of Australian television and screen, has passed away today in Melbourne. He was 86 years old. Tingwell has been a staple on Australian celluloid since his career began in 1946. ... Full Article
Bud Tingwell: Accidental star
abc.net.au –
2009-05-15
Born in Sydney in 1923, Charles Tingwell was nicknamed 'Bud' before his birth. The moniker resulted from a conversation his mother had at the Coogee surf club. "'What's budding there?' was said on the front at Coogee when the pregnancy... ... Full Article