Campbell Copelin

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Campbell Copelin (1902-1988) was an English actor, who moved to Australia in the 1920s and worked extensively in film, theatre, radio and television. He had a notable association with J.C. Williamson Ltd and frequently collaborated with F. W. Thring and Frank Harvey.[1] He often played villains.

Biography[]

He served in the army, then emigrated to Australia. He worked on the land, then as a commercial artist before deciding to become an actor.[2]

Criminal History[]

In 1928 he was fined for using indecent language and resisting arrest.[3]

On the night of 18 March 1931 Copelin took a £1,000 plane out for a joyride in Melbourne and crashed it into Sandridge golf links, causing him to spend several months in hospital.[4] "I had never seen Melbourne by night," he said, "so I decided to have a look. It was wonderful and I'm going to have another look as soon as I can, but next time I'll do it In a safer way."[5]

He was charged with stealing the plane[6] but these charges were later withdrawn on the basis that he had suffered enough through his injuries.[7] Years later he said he was injured in a general plane accident.[8]

In 1933 Copelin was arrested and fined for stealing a police bicycle.[9]

Selected filmography[]

Film[]

TV Credits[]

Select Theatre Credits[]

  • The Unfair Sex (1927)
  • Eliza Comes to Stay (1927)
  • Outward Bound (1927)
  • The Last Warning (1927)
  • The Alarm Clock (1927)
  • Scandal (1928)
  • Sport of Kings (1928)
  • Bird in Hand (1929)
  • This Thing Called Love (1930)
  • In Port (1930)
  • Eliza Comes to Stay (1930)
  • On the Spot (1931)
  • The Calendar (1931)
  • A Warm Corner (1931)
  • As Husbands Go (1931)[10]
  • The Streets of London (1933)
  • Rope (1933)
  • Collits' Inn (1933)
  • Mother of Pearl (1934)
  • The Shining Hour (1935)[11]
  • Night Must Fall (1936)
  • Lovers Leap (1936)
  • Grand National Night (1946)
  • Frenchie and the Lily (1952)[12]
  • Murder Story (1954)[13]
  • Nude with Violin (1958)
  • Who'll Come A-Waltzing (1962–63)

References[]

  1. ^ "WHO ARE OUR POTENTIAL STARS?". Table Talk. Melbourne. 31 August 1933. p. 17. Retrieved 16 March 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "A "Quiet Evening" with CAMPBELL COPELIN". Table Talk. Victoria, Australia. 27 September 1934. p. 19. Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.
  3. ^ "ACTOR FINED". The Argus (Melbourne). Victoria, Australia. 25 April 1928. p. 7. Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.
  4. ^ 'Actor Crashes in Plane; Seriously Hurt', The Mail (Adelaide) Saturday 19 March 1932 p2
  5. ^ "SEE CITY". The Sun. New South Wales, Australia. 26 March 1932. p. 7 (LAST RACE RESULTS). Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.
  6. ^ CAMPBELL COPELIN IN COURT. The Argus (Melbourne), Thursday 16 June 1932, p5.
  7. ^ "CAMPBELL COPELIN IN COURT". The Argus (Melbourne). Victoria, Australia. 16 June 1932. p. 5. Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.
  8. ^ "ACTOR IS DOGGED BY ILL-LUCK". The Labor Daily. New South Wales, Australia. 7 June 1937. p. 5. Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.
  9. ^ "MOMENTS WHEN AN ACTOR FEELS THE URGE". Smith's Weekly. New South Wales, Australia. 2 December 1933. p. 10. Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.
  10. ^ "Untitled". Smith's Weekly. New South Wales, Australia. 7 November 1931. p. 8. Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.
  11. ^ "THE SHINING HOUR". The Age. Victoria, Australia. 9 September 1935. p. 10. Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.
  12. ^ "London sees Melbourne woman's play". The Argus (Melbourne). Victoria, Australia. 9 January 1952. p. 5. Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.
  13. ^ "LONDON'S NEW PLAY --". The Age. Victoria, Australia. 21 August 1954. p. 17. Retrieved 15 April 2020 – via Trove.

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