David Gulpilil

Acting

Born: 1953-07-01
Died: 2021-11-29
From: Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.7

Also Known As

David GumpililDavid DalaithnguDavid Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu AM

Biography

David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu AM, known professionally as David Gulpilil and posthumously for cultural reasons as David Dalaithngu for three days, was an Aboriginal Australian (Yolŋu) actor and dancer, known for the films Walkabout, Storm Boy, Rabbit-Proof Fence, and The Tracker.

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Awards & Nominations4 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor

Charlie's Country

2014
🏆 Won

Centenary Medal

2001
🏆 Won

Member of the Order of Australia

Mr David GULPILIL

1987
🏆 Won

Red Ochre Award