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Reg Gorman
endeared himself to Australian viewers as Jack the Barman in The
Sullivans. He has also starred in a variety of TV, Movies and
Stage work. Among some of the things he has done, he has starred
in the popular mini series, All the Rivers Run and the top
rating movies, The Big Steel and The Craic.
Of more recent times
Reg has appeared in stage productions, including his own production
Comedy Daze and working with his family The 5 Gormans
and he was last seen on Television in a guest role in Blue Heelers.
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| Name |
Reg Gorman. |
| Birthday |
August 2nd
1937. |
| Favourite Role |
On stage - 'Barney' in
Summer of the 17th Doll.
TV 'Jack' in The Sullivans.
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| Latest Role |
'Choock' Fowler in an
episode of Blue Heelers.
Lead comic in own production
of 'Comedy Daze'.
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| Memories of The Sullivans you
wish to share. |
Working with
Vicki Hammond (Maggi) as we were both variety performers we 'clicked'
as performers. |
| Preferred Medium (Stage, Screen,
Television) |
Stage for Audience's
reaction.
Screen for it's skill
and intensity.
Television for the money.
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| Hobbies |
I love to
read, have a good collection of books. I like to make and repair things. |
| Address For Fan Correspondence |
email to ausoaps@yahoo.com,
(we will be happy to forward this on).
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| Favourite Book |
The Trustee From the
Tool Room by Nevil Shute.
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| Favourite Movie |
Musical - Singing in
the Rain.
Comedy - Their a Wierd
MOB.
Drama - The Third Man.
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| Favourite Song |
Old - Stormy Weather.
New - I Still Call Australia
Home.
Love - The Beatles music,
Jaxx, Musical Comedy.
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| Favourite Television Program |
Old - The Dick Van Dyke
Show.
New - Frasier.
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| Favourite Person to
act alongside |
My
family, I enjoy working with my wife and 3 children. My most happy
time was with 'The 5 Gormans' all worked on stage. |
| Favourite Quote, Saying or Motto |
Laugh and the world laughs
with you, cry and you cry alone.
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| Favourite Possession |
Old
photos and my books. |
| Future Ambitions |
To do more comedy.
To direct more.
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| Why you became an Actor |
I came from
vauderville then revue and farce. Then panto and musicals, then drama.
So it was a natural progression. |
| If you were'nt an Actor other
career choice |
Probably a
carpenter or a trademan. |
| Comments |
I love what
I do and the fact that I can make people laugh is something I'm glad
I can do so ... smile. |