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Chips Rafferty
Actor
Chips Rafferty MBE (26 March 1909 – 27 May 1971) was an iconic Australian actor. Called "the living symbol of the typical Australian", Rafferty's career stretched from the 1940s until his death in 1971, and during this time he performed regularly in major Australian feature films as well as appearing in British and American productions. He appeared in commercials in Britain during the late 1950s, encouraging British emigration to Australia.
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Who is Chips Rafferty?+
Chips Rafferty was a prominent Australian actor celebrated as a defining screen presence representing the typical Australian throughout the mid-20th century.
What is Chips Rafferty known for?+
He is best known for portraying rugged bushmen and soldiers in classic features such as The Overlanders, The Sundowners, and Wake in Fright.
What kind of work did Chips Rafferty make?+
He worked extensively in Australian adventure, war, and drama films, while also crossing over into major British and Hollywood studio productions.
What was Chips Rafferty's final film?+
His final screen performance was in the critically acclaimed 1971 thriller Wake in Fright.
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