Campbell Copelin
Campbell Copelin (died 1988) was an English actor, who moved to Australia in the 1920s and worked extensively in film, theatre, radio and television. He had a notable association with J.C. Williamson Ltd and frequently collaborated with F. W. Thring and Frank Harvey.[1] He often played villains.
Criminal History
On the night of 18 March 1931 Copelin took a ₤1,000 plane out for a joyride in Melbourne and crashed it into Sandridge golf links, causing him to spend several months in hospital.[2] He was charged with stealing the plane[3] but these charges were later withdrawn on the basis that he had suffered enough through his injuries.[4]
In 1933 Copelin was arrested and fined for stealing a police bicycle.[5]
Selected filmography
- Two Minutes Silence (1933)
- Clara Gibbings (1934)
- Sheepmates (1934) – abandoned
- A Ticket in Tatts (1934)
- The Streets of London (1934)
- It Isn't Done (1937)
- Tall Timbers (1937)
- Typhoon Treasure (1938)
- Lovers and Luggers (1938)
- Brighton Rock (1947)
- Portrait of Clare (1950)
References
- ^ "WHO ARE OUR POTENTIAL STARS?". Table Talk. Melbourne. 31 August 1933. p. 17. Retrieved 16 March 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ 'Actor Crashes in Plane; Seriously Hurt', The Mail (Adelaide) Saturday 19 March 1932 p2
- ^ CAMPBELL COPELIN IN COURT. The Argus (Melbourne), Thursday 16 June 1932, p5.
- ^ ACTOR IN COURT. Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton) Friday 17 June 1932, p8.
- ^ RELIEF FROM MONOTONY, The Mercury (Hobart) Thursday 23 November 1933 p2
External links
- Campbell Copelin at IMDb
- Campbell Copelin's Australian theatre credits at AusStage
- Campbell Copelin items at National Film and Sound Archive
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