Terry McDermott (actor)
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Terry McDermott | |
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| Born | 1928 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | December 14, 2018 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Nathalie |
Terry McDermott (1928-2018) [1] was an Australian stage, radio and television actor known for his roles in the series Homicide and Bellbird.
Career[]
McDermott played Detective Sergeant Frank Bronson, one of three main characters, in the Crawford Productions police series Homicide from its 1964 debut until 1966. He left the show due to a disagreement over contracts and concerns about performing his own stunts. His character was killed in Episode 58.[2] In 1969, he joined the cast of the soap opera Bellbird, remaining with the series until 1973. McDermott and fellow cast member Gary Gray produced Country Town, a film based on the series.
McDermott also performed in guest roles in several other Australian series, including Barrier Reef, Division 4, Ryan, Special Squad, Matlock Police, Neighbours, Cop Shop, Prisoner, Holiday Island and Skyways.
Personal life[]
McDermott married teacher Nathalie Kavanagh in 1956. They had five children and lived in Upwey, a Melbourne suburb. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in his late 70s and died from the disease in 2018 at the age of 90.
References[]
- ^ "Versatile and popular actor of a golden era". theage.com.au. 25 February 2019.
- ^ "Terry McDermott". Classic Australian Television. 2005. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
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