| Australian actor, director, screenwriter, voice actor Date of Birth: 01.02.1949 Country: Australia |
George Marinos was born in Wagga Wagga, Australia, on February 1, 1949, to Greek parents Photius Marinosopoulos and Ann Karofilis. He graduated with honors from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Arts degree in drama.
Marinos rose to fame as Bruno, the Italian brother-in-law of Ted Bulpitt, in the Australian comedy television series "Kingswood Country." He also hosted "Late Night Legends" on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's digital channel ABC2. In the late 1970s, he co-hosted the radio show "Double Jay" (now known as "Triple J") with Ted Robinson.
In 1994, Marinos was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his contributions to the performing arts. In 2011, he received the Equity Awards for "Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Television Movie or Miniseries" in Australia.
Marinos served as deputy chair of the Australia Council and the Australia Council's Community Cultural Development Fund. In 2008, he delivered the 10th annual Tom Brock Lecture, titled "From a Federation Game to a League of Nations."
Marinos passed away peacefully in Sydney on September 13, 2024, at the age of 75. His family announced on social media that he "passed away peacefully... at home, in his time, surrounded by family and the sounds of Bob Dylan." Marinos leaves behind a lasting legacy as a talented actor, director, writer, and voice artist who made significant contributions to Australian television.