Ian Gilmour, a remarkable New Zealand-born thespian and director, has left an indelible mark on the Australian entertainment landscape. His illustrious acting career has been marked by numerous appearances in a wide range of Australian television series, with one of his most iconic and enduring roles being that of Kevin Burns in the 1980 production of the popular drama series Prisoner. Furthermore, his impressive acting credits also include notable performances in The Box, Chopper Squad, Kingswood Country, Waterloo Station, A Country Practice, and The Flying Doctors. Moreover, his filmography boasts an equally impressive array of titles, featuring critically acclaimed and award-winning films such as The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, The Odd Angry Shot, Silver City, The Coca-Cola Kid, Malpractice, and A Cry in the Dark.
As his illustrious acting career continued to unfold, Gilmour made a seamless transition to the realm of directing, skillfully bringing his innovative and imaginative creative vision to the small screen, thereby showcasing his remarkable versatility as a filmmaker. His impressive directorial credits in television include a diverse range of notable productions, such as The Flying Doctors, a long-running and popular Australian medical drama series, Heartbreak High, a critically acclaimed Australian television drama series that explored the lives of high school students, Water Rats, a popular Australian police procedural television series, McLeod's Daughters, a long-running and highly acclaimed Australian television drama series that followed the lives of two sisters on a rural farm, Flipper, a popular American television series based on the classic 1960s film, and Home and Away, a long-running and popular Australian television soap opera.
