Ian Watkin
Ian Watkin (25 January 1940 – 18 May 2016) was a New Zealand actor known for the films Braindead and Sleeping Dogs.[1] Watkin grew up in Greymouth, and started his career in theatre and radio plays, and working as a magazine editor before emigrating to Australia in 1999 [2] where he continued to appear in numerous television and theatre roles and also became a wine broker. He was also known as Mr. Big Cheese due to a television commercial in which he appeared.[2]
Ian Watkin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 January 1940 New Zealand |
| Died | 18 May 2016 (aged 76) Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–2006 |
After having appeared in Pukemanu, he featured in an episode of Ngaio Marsh Theatre in 1977. His later roles included Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Charlotte's Web in 2006.
Death
Ian Watkin died of cancer on 18 May 2016, aged 76.
Selected filmography
- Pukemanu (1971-72) - Town doctor
- Sleeping Dogs (1977) - Dudley
- Wild Man (1977) - The Colonel
- Middle Age Spread (1979) - Wrightson
- A Woman of Good Character (1980) - Stock Buyer
- Goodbye Pork Pie (1980) - Father in Car
- Nutcase (1980) - Godzilla
- Bad Blood (1981) - Detective Sgt. Knight
- Beyond Reasonable Doubt (1982) - Kevin Ryan
- Carry Me Back (1982) - M.C.
- The Lost Tribe (1983) - Mears
- Utu (1984) - Doorman
- Death Warmed Up (1984) - Bill
- Pallet on the Floor (1984) - Amos
- Send a Gorilla (1988)
- Just Me and Mario (1988)
- My Grandpa Is a Vampire (1992) - Father Vincent
- Braindead (1992) - Uncle Les
- Savage Honeymoon (2000) - Frank
- Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) - COO-2180 (uncredited)
- Charlotte's Web (2006) - Fair Official (final film role)
References
- "Kiwi actor Ian Watkin, known for roles in Sleeping Dogs and Braindead, has died". Stuff.co.nz. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- "New Zealand actor Ian Watkin dies". Radio New Zealand. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
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