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Years active. 1970–2022. Jack Charles (5 September 1943 – 13 September 2022), also known as Uncle Jack Charles, was an Australian stage and screen actor and activist, known for his advocacy for Aboriginal people. He was involved in establishing the first Indigenous theatre in Australia, co-founding Nindethana Theatre with Bob ...
20 sept. 2022 · MELBOURNE, Australia — Jack Charles, one of Australia’s leading Indigenous actors and activists, who has been called the “grandfather of Aboriginal theater” and who spent years in prison for...
- Natasha Frost
13 sept. 2022 · The Stolen Generations survivor and co-founder of Australia's first Indigenous-led theatre group passed away at 79 after a stroke. He was a celebrated performer, activist and author, who shared his personal story of trauma and resilience in his memoir and documentaries.
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- Joseph Dunstan,Jedda Costa,staff
The revered performer, who starred in films like The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, was a co-founder of Australia's first Aboriginal-led theatre group. He also advocated for justice for Indigenous prisoners and survivors of the Stolen Generations.
- Tiffanie Turnbull
18 oct. 2022 · The state funeral of Uncle Jack Charles, who blazed a trail for Indigenous actors and shared his truth at the Yoorrook Justice Commission, was held in Melbourne. Hundreds of mourners and passers-by paid tribute to the \"king of theatre\" and his legacy of love and art.
- Joseph Dunstan
13 sept. 2022 · Uncle Jack Charles was a valued member of our Aboriginal community. His commitment to advocating on behalf of incarcerated Aboriginal people knew no bounds. Despite the hardships he faced of...
Jack Charles (1943–2022) was a Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta elder, actor, musician, activist and mentor. He was a survivor of the Stolen Generations, a star of stage and screen, and a voice of reconciliation and hope.
