person

Paul Blackwell

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1954-07-11

Place of Birth

Adelaide, South Australia

Paul Blackwell

Biography

Paul Blackwell was a well-known Australian stage actor and occasional film actor. He attended the National Institute of Dramatic Arts from 1980 to 1982 and has appeared in many productions from some of Australia's best-known theatre companies, including Company B, Sydney Theatre Company, State Theatre Company of South Australia, Patch Theatre and Opera Australia. He has appeared in several films, though often in small parts. His only major film role was the 1996 film The Quiet Room directed by Rolf De Heer; it was critically acclaimed and was screened as part of the main competition of the 1996 Cannes Film Festival. His recent film appearances include Candy, directed by Neil Armfield and starring Heath Ledger, Geoffrey Rush and Abbie Cornish; December Boys, starring Daniel Radcliffe; Hey Hey its Esther Blueburger and the silent film Dr. Plonk, another collaboration with Rolf De Heer. 

Also Known For

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Candy

May 25, 2006

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Sweet Dreamers

May 06, 1982

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Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger

Mar 20, 2008

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The Last Showing

Aug 22, 2014

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100 Bloody Acres

Aug 04, 2012

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Like Minds

Aug 03, 2006

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The Quiet Room

Mar 21, 1996

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Dr. Plonk

Aug 30, 2007

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December Boys

Sep 14, 2007

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Cut

Feb 23, 2000

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Holby City

Jan 12, 1999