John Meillon

John Meillon

Deceased · Born: May 1, 1934 · Died: Aug 10, 1989

Personal Details

BornMay 1, 1934 Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
  • Bunny Gibson

    ( Apr 5, 1972 to Aug 11, 1989 )
  • June Salter

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Bob Meillon (Sibling)

Biography

John Meillon, a multifaceted individual, entered this world on May 1, 1934, in the picturesque suburb of Mosman, situated in the heart of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Throughout his life, Meillon demonstrated a remarkable talent for the performing arts, showcasing his skills as both an actor and writer. His impressive filmography boasts a range of notable titles, including the iconic Australian films Crocodile Dundee II (1988) and Crocodile Dundee (1986),as well as the critically acclaimed Walkabout (1971).

Meillon's personal life was marked by two significant relationships, with both Bunny Gibson and June Salter holding a special place in his heart.

Tragically, John Meillon's life came to a close on August 10, 1989, in Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Career

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1988
{"id":61202,"title":"Outback Bound","year":"1988","character":"Nobby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/outback-bound","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61202.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61202.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":5095,"title":"Crocodile Dundee II","year":"1988","character":"Walter Reilly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crocodile-dundee-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3j256uhnins0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3j256uhnins0.jpg"},"released":1}
Crocodile Dundee II
Crocodile Dundee II as Walter Reilly
{"id":161310,"title":"Bullseye","year":"1987","character":"Merritt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bullseye-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161310.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161310.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Bullseye
Bullseye as Merritt
{"id":61663,"title":"Frenchman's Farm","year":"1987","character":"Bill Dolan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/frenchmans-farm-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61663.jpg"},"released":1}
Frenchman's Farm
Frenchman's Farm as Bill Dolan
{"id":98478,"title":"The Blue Lightning","year":"1986","character":"Dr. William Giles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-blue-lightning","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_98478.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_98478.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
The Blue Lightning
The Blue Lightning as Dr. William Giles
{"id":161523,"title":"King Solomon's Mines","year":"1986","character":"Captain John Good (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/king-solomons-mines-1986-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2vnv5qlk0ee0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2vnv5qlk0ee0.jpg"},"released":1}
King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines as Captain John Good (voice)
{"id":5096,"title":"'Crocodile' Dundee","year":"1986","character":"Walter Reilly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crocodile-dundee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ea1vhn3uo60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ea1vhn3uo60.jpg"},"released":1}
'Crocodile' Dundee
'Crocodile' Dundee as Walter Reilly
{"id":161837,"title":"The Dunera Boys","year":"1985","character":"Brig. Templeton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dunera-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161837.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Dunera Boys
The Dunera Boys as Brig. Templeton
{"id":80637,"title":"The Wild Duck","year":"1984","character":"Old Ackland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wild-duck","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80637.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80637.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
The Wild Duck
The Wild Duck as Old Ackland
{"id":80626,"title":"The Camel Boy","year":"1984","character":"(voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-camel-boy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80626.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80626.jpg"},"released":1}
The Camel Boy
The Camel Boy as (voice)
{"id":162322,"title":"The Dismissal","year":"1983","character":"Sir John Kerr","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dismissal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162322.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162322.jpg"},"released":0}
1983
The Dismissal
The Dismissal as Sir John Kerr
{"id":103834491,"title":"Scales of Justice","year":1983,"character":"Barnes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/scales-of-justice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834491.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834491.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":24600,"title":"Heatwave","year":"1982","character":"Freddy Dwyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heatwave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24600.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Heatwave
Heatwave as Freddy Dwyer
{"id":64386,"title":"The Picture Show Man","year":"1977","character":"Maurice 'Pop' Pym","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-picture-show-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64386.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64386.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
The Picture Show Man
The Picture Show Man as Maurice 'Pop' Pym
{"id":185958,"title":"Harness Fever","year":"1977","character":"Delaney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harness-fever","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185958.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185958.jpg"},"released":1}
Harness Fever
Harness Fever as Delaney
{"id":86100,"title":"The Fourth Wish","year":"1976","character":"Casey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fourth-wish","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86100.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86100.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":35838,"title":"Ride a Wild Pony","year":"1975","character":"Charles E. Quayle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ride-a-wild-pony","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35838.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35838.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Ride a Wild Pony
Ride a Wild Pony as Charles E. Quayle
{"id":164448,"title":"Sidecar Racers","year":"1975","character":"Ocker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sidecar-racers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164448.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164448.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86258,"title":"Inn of the Damned","year":"1975","character":"George Parr","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/inn-of-the-damned","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86258.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86258.jpg"},"released":1}
Inn of the Damned
Inn of the Damned as George Parr
{"id":23217,"title":"The Cars That Ate Paris","year":"1974","character":"The Mayor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cars-that-ate-paris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23217.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":22800,"title":"The Dove","year":"1974","character":"Tim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dove","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22800.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22800.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86780,"title":"Sunstruck","year":"1972","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sunstruck","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86780.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86780.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":13511,"title":"Wake in Fright","year":"1971","character":"Charlie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wake-in-fright","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13511.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13511.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":22966,"title":"Walkabout","year":"1971","character":"Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/walkabout","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/446q9n136190.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/446q9n136190.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":87643,"title":"They're a Weird Mob","year":"1966","character":"Dennis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/theyre-a-weird-mob-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87643.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
{"id":168060,"title":"The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre","year":"1965","character":"Johnnie Gordon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-edgar-wallace-mystery-theatre-1965","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168060.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168060.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":65761,"title":"Guns at Batasi","year":"1964","character":"Aussie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/guns-at-batasi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65761.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65761.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
{"id":32685,"title":"633 Squadron","year":"1964","character":"Flight Lieutenant Gillibrand","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/633-squadron","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1aos07icmln8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1aos07icmln8.jpg"},"released":1}
633 Squadron
633 Squadron as Flight Lieutenant Gillibrand
{"id":65891,"title":"Cairo","year":"1963","character":"willy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cairo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65891.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65891.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Cairo
Cairo as willy
{"id":173505,"title":"The Running Man","year":"1963","character":"Jim Jerome","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-running-man-1963","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173505.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173505.jpg"},"released":1}
The Running Man
The Running Man as Jim Jerome
{"id":186454,"title":"Death Trap","year":"1962","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-trap","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186454.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
{"id":94545,"title":"The Valiant","year":"1962","character":"Bedford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-valiant-1962","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94545.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94545.jpg"},"released":1}
The Valiant
The Valiant as Bedford
{"id":94506,"title":"Billy Budd","year":"1962","character":"Neil Kincaid, Maintopman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/billy-budd","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94506.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94506.jpg"},"released":1}
Billy Budd
Billy Budd as Neil Kincaid, Maintopman
{"id":10509,"title":"The Longest Day","year":"1962","character":"RAdm. Alan G. Kirk (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-longest-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73b6fjjs6p80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73b6fjjs6p80.jpg"},"released":1}
The Longest Day
The Longest Day as RAdm. Alan G. Kirk (uncredited)
{"id":173690,"title":"The Devil Inside","year":"1961","character":"Johnny Hemick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-devil-inside-1961","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173690.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173690.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
The Devil Inside
The Devil Inside as Johnny Hemick
{"id":196237,"title":"Watch It, Sailor!","year":"1961","character":"Albert Tufnell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/watch-it-sailor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196237.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196237.jpg"},"released":1}
Watch It, Sailor!
Watch It, Sailor! as Albert Tufnell
{"id":82255,"title":"Jungle Fighters","year":"1961","character":"Pte. Smith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jungle-fighters-1961","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82255.jpg"},"released":1}
Jungle Fighters
Jungle Fighters as Pte. Smith
{"id":82242,"title":"The Sundowners","year":"1960","character":"Bluey Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sundowners-1960","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82242.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82242.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
The Sundowners
The Sundowners as Bluey Brown
{"id":12771,"title":"On the Beach","year":"1959","character":"Ralph Swain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-the-beach","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/46haooh7lop0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/46haooh7lop0.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
On the Beach
On the Beach as Ralph Swain
{"id":279556,"title":"Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee","year":"2025","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-of-an-icon-the-legend-of-crocodile-dundee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_279556.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_279556.jpg"},"released":1}
2025