Veteran Australian film and television actor Ray Barrett has died in a Queensland hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage. He was 82.
Starting his career in Brisbane radio at 16, Barrett moved to Sydney in his early 20s and then took his career abroad. A ten-month stint in the early British TV series Emergency Ward 10 led to other roles in series including The Troubleshooters, The Avengers, Doctor Who, Z Cars, The Saint and even as a voice artist on The Thunderbirds and Stingray.
Returning to Australia in the 1970s, Barrett became a familiar face with appearances in films including Don’s Party, The Chant Of Jimmie Blacksmith, Goodbye Paradise, Hotel Sorrento and the 1995 remake of Dad And Dave: On Our Selection.
Television appearances included Golden Soak, The Timeless Land, Sporting Chance, Five Mile Creek, Waterfront, The Flying Doctors, GP, Medivac, All Saints, White Collar Blue and mini-series After The Deluge.
Barrett also had an ongoing role in the ABC drama series Something In The Air.
His last acting credit was in the film Australia.
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A sad loss. In Britain he is remembered for Thunderbirds and The Troubleshooters… we've created an online tribute for him so fans from around the world can leave their condolences: http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/barrett/3145908