Bob Ellis

Bob Ellis

Deceased · Born: May 10, 1942 · Died: Apr 3, 2016

Personal Details

BornMay 10, 1942 Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Bob Ellis, an Australian creative genius, entered this world on the tenth day of May, nineteen hundred and forty-two, marking the beginning of an extraordinary life that would leave an indelible mark on the nation's cultural landscape.

Throughout his remarkable journey, Ellis's unique blend of wit, wisdom, and artistic flair captivated audiences, earning him widespread recognition as a masterful storyteller, playwright, and journalist.

As the years went by, Ellis's passion for the written word continued to flourish, resulting in a prolific output of works that ranged from novels and plays to essays and screenplays.

His remarkable life, however, was not without its challenges. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Ellis persevered, driven by an unwavering commitment to his craft and an unrelenting passion for creative expression.

Tragically, on the third day of April, two thousand and sixteen, Bob Ellis's remarkable life came to a close, leaving behind a legacy that would forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Career

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1993
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1985
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business as Geoff's Flatmate
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1983
Man of Flowers
Man of Flowers as Psychiatrist
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2011
{"id":183672,"title":"Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit","year":"2010","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/michael-kirby-dont-forget-the-justice-bit-2010","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_183672.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_183672.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":23838,"title":"Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!","year":"2008","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/not-quite-hollywood-the-wild-untold-story-of-ozploitation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7bqt314mtr70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7bqt314mtr70.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
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1994
Ebbtide
Ebbtide as Writer
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1986
Cactus
Cactus as Writer
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1984
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1983
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{"id":162311,"title":"Goodbye Paradise","year":"1983","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goodbye-paradise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162311.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162311.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":162915,"title":"...Maybe This Time","year":"1981","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/maybe-this-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162915.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162915.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":63829,"title":"Fatty Finn","year":"1980","job":"Writer, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fatty-finn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63829.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63829.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Fatty Finn
Fatty Finn as Writer, Story
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1971
Three to Go
Three to Go as Writer
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1993
The Nostradamus Kid
The Nostradamus Kid as Director, Writer
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1987
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1985
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business as Director, Writer