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Paul Cronin
is a logie award winning actor who has created the
same character for two series, Matlock Police and Solo
one. Paul is probably best known for the role of Dave
Sullivan in the argueably best australian drama series The
Sullivans.

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| Name |
Paul
Cronin |
| Birthday |
8th July 1938 |
| Favourite Role |
Motor Cycle
Cop, Matlock Police & Solo One |
| Latest Role |
State Coronor
TV Movie |
| Radio Career highlights you wish
to share |
3AW 'Nightliune'
& 'Remember When' (part time) with Bruce or Phil |
| Memories of A Place To Call
Home you wish to share |
New experience
working with Americans. Complimented by Dir. Russ Mayberry for professionalism.
US audience 80 million. Voted TV movie of the year 1986. |
| Memories of Matthew and Son
you wish to share |
Based loosley
on Dr John Birrell (ex Vic Pol Surgeon). Nicole Kidman played my future
daughter in law (who would have thought!!!) |
| Memories of The Sullivans
you wish to share |
Great international
success - still being shown OS. For me 5 Silver Logies, unbelievable
workload. In it's class - best Australian drama ever. Historically
preserved Australian Archives Canberra. |
| Memories of Solo One you
wish to share |
Delightful
kid/adult series with a message. I broke all rules - worked with animals
& children. Sad when it finished. |
| Memories of Matlock Police
you wish to share |
1st country
police series. Great start to my career. My role carried over to Solo
One. |
| Memories of State Coronor
you wish to share |
Good concept.
Didn't quite make it as a long running series. |
| Memories of Frontline
you wish to share |
Very funny
show. Made legit current affairs take notice. |
| Memories of The Late Show
you wish to share |
Another funny
show. Sent ourselves up. |
| Memories of Division 4
you wish to share |
My first role
as a bit part regular actor (also Homocide). Introduced me to Crawford
Productions & they kept employing me - 14 years (must have done
something right). |
| Preferred Medium (Stage, Screen,
Television) |
Screen 1. Television
2. Screen usually more time to get best result.
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| Hobbies |
Sport / cinema
/ travel / renovating houses. |
| Address For Fan Correspondence |
c/o 3AW, 43 Bank Street,
South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205.
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| Favourite Book |
Any Australian
novel/poetry |
| Favourite Movie |
"Guess who's coming
to Dinner", "High Noon".
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| Favourite Song |
"We
are one", "I still call Australia Home" |
| Favourite Television
Program |
Australian Story,
ABC
Enough Rope, ABC
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| Favourite Person to
Act Alongside |
Who
ever play off me in next role! |
| Actors you would like
to work with |
Anybody
professional! |
| Favourite Quote, Saying or Motto |
90% of problems have
a habit of solving themselves.
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| Favourite Possession |
Family |
| Future Ambitions |
To keep working.
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| Why you became an Actor |
To prove to
myself I could do the things on screen I had been watching others
do and hopefully protray the good in human nature. |
| If you were'nt an Actor other
career choice |
Real Estate
developing |
| Comments |
Help revive
Australian Film & TV Drama industry. Before we lose it completely
like in the early 1900's. |