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Other credits

Gil also appeared in ''

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'' and had also starred in many Australian television shows, such as ''

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'', as well as acted in theatre roles from his debut in the industry in 1963 until 2007. He died on 21 August 2022, at the age of 83.Legendary Aussie Mad Max star Vincent Gil dies aged 83
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Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gil, Vincent 1939 births 2022 deaths 20th-century Australian male actors Australian male film actors Australian male television actors Male actors from Sydney