Ross Higgins

Ross Higgins

Deceased · Born: Jun 14, 1930 · Died: Oct 7, 2016

Personal Details

BornJun 14, 1930 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Ross Higgins, a multifaceted Australian entertainment personality, left an indelible mark on the industry with his impressive array of talents. As an actor, he is perhaps most famously remembered for his iconic role as Ted Bullpitt in the beloved television series "Kingswood Country" (1980),which initially debuted on "The Naked Vicar Show" in a pivotal skit. This breakthrough performance ultimately led to his most renowned role and its subsequent spin-off series, "Bullpitt!" (1997),which aired a remarkable 12 years later.

In addition to his on-screen accomplishments, Ross also lent his distinctive voice to a wide range of projects, including the iconic TV commercial character, Louie, a fly, which he voiced for over 50 years. This enduring legacy cemented his status as a master of his craft.

Sadly, Ross Higgins passed away in 2016, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with illness. His remarkable life and body of work continue to be celebrated and cherished by fans and admirers alike.

Career

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1997
Bullpitt!
Bullpitt! as Ted Bullpitt
{"id":88316,"title":"Blinky Bill: The Mischievous Koala","year":"1992","character":"Frogs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blinky-bill-the-mischievous-koala","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_88316.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_88316.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
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1991
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1989
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1988
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1987
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Treasure Island
Treasure Island as Long John Silver (voice)
{"id":160641,"title":"The Last of the Mohicans","year":"1987","character":"(voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-of-the-mohicans-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160641.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160641.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":161783,"title":"Epic","year":"1985","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/epic-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161783.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161783.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
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1984
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1983
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{"id":162420,"title":"David Copperfield","year":"1983","character":"(voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/david-copperfield-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162420.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162420.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":162612,"title":"Oliver Twist","year":"1982","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oliver-twist-1982-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/378p0so15bbg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/378p0so15bbg.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
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1981
Around the World with Dot
Around the World with Dot as Reindeer/Mr. Nagamora/Kite Judge/Ringmaster
{"id":8547,"title":"Kingswood Country","year":1980,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/kingswood-country","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8547.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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1977
Dot and the Kangaroo
Dot and the Kangaroo as Willie Wagtail (voice)
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1973
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1972