Richard Moir

Richard Moir (born 1950) is an Australian former actor and editor.

Career

Moir initially began his career as a film editor for low-budget 1970s Australian films and TV series, many of which were the work of director Esben Storm. Moir struck up a friendship with Storm that was instrumental in kick-starting his acting career.

He first became known for his role in the TV soap opera ''Prisoner'' (also known as ''Prisoner: Cell Block H'') as the original character of electrician Eddie Cook. He is also well known for playing 'Dad' Tony Twist in the first two seasons of children's comedy ''Round the Twist'' from 1989 to 1992, before Andrew Gilbert took over the role for the final two seasons. From 1993 to 1999, he also played the recurring role of Sergeant Clive O'Connor in crime drama series ''Law of the Land''.

Moir appeared in several miniseries, including ''1915'' (1982), ''Singles'' (1984), '' The Last Bastion'' (1984), '' Land of Hope'' (1985), '' The Challenge'' (1986–1987), '' The Fremantle Conspiracy'' (1988), '' Bodysurfer'' (1989) and '' Ring of Scorpio'' (1991).

He made television guest roles in '' Kirby's Company'' (1977), '' Chopper Squad'' (1978), ''Cop Shop'' (1978–1980), '' The Sullivans'' (1980), '' Bellamy'' (1981), ''Carson's Law'' (1984), '' Special Squad'' (1984), ''A Country Practice'' (1984–1992), ''Winners'' (1985; 1990), '' Dolphin Cove'' (1989), ''Rafferty's Rules'' (1989), '' G.P.'' (1989) and '' Phoenix'' (1993).

Moir's film credits are also numerous, beginning in 1974 with '' 27A''. From there he appeared in '' In Search of Anna'' (1978), '' The Odd Angry Shot'' (1979), '' The Chain Reaction'' (1980), ''Heatwave'', '' Running on Empty'', '' Going Down'' (all in 1982), ''With Prejudice'' (1983), '' An Indecent Obsession'' (1985), '' Jilted'' (1987), '' Minnamurra'' (1989), '' Isabelle Eberhardt'' (1991), '' Welcome to Woop Woop'' and ''Joey'' (both 1997). He also appeared in made-for-television films.

In 2022, Moir made a return to acting when he appeared in the short film ''Not Dark Yet'', made by his daughter, Bonnie.

Personal life

Moir was married to actress Julie Nihill, with whom he shares two daughters, actress Lucy Moir and director Bonnie Moir.

In 1990, Moir was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. At first, he successfully hid his diagnosis, but when his speech started to become affected, the degenerative effects of the disease gradually brought his acting career to a premature end.

Moir later underwent deep brain stimulation therapy, a process covered by Esben Storm’s 2006 documentary ''The Bridge at Midnight Trembles''. The short film ''Not Dark Yet'', made by his filmmaker daughter Bonnie, also mirrors Moir's life. His portrayal of a role of a man deteriorating from Parkinson's disease was much praised.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

References

External links

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1950 births
Australian people of French descent
Australian male film actors
Australian male soap opera actors
Living people
Male actors from Queensland
People with Parkinson's disease
20th-century Australian male actors