Garry McDonald - Actor Profile

Garry McDonald

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
20Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 30, 1948
Birth Place: Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Garry McDonald Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Garry McDonald reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Garry McDonald's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Garry McDonald's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Moulin Rouge!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Garry McDonald Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Garry McDonald's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Moulin Rouge! (2001) movie poster
★7.5

Moulin Rouge!: A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at t

Moulin Rouge!

2001•Drama
★7.2
Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) movie poster
★7.2

Picnic at Hanging Rock: In the early 1900s, Miranda attends a girls boarding school in Australia. One Valentine's Day, the school's typically st

Picnic at Hanging Rock

1975•Drama
★7.1
The Light Between Oceans (2016) movie poster
★7.1

The Light Between Oceans: A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowbo

The Light Between Oceans

2016•Drama
★7.0
Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) movie poster
★7.0

Rabbit-Proof Fence: In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off

Rabbit-Proof Fence

2002•Adventure
★6.4
The Picture Show Man (1977) movie poster
★6.4

The Picture Show Man: A man, his son and a piano player travel around Australia showing the first silent movies

The Picture Show Man

1977•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Garry McDonald has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 The Light Between Oceans Bill Graysmark Hit Similar →
2013 Being Venice Arthur Flop Similar →
2011 Burning Man Dr. Burgess Average Similar →
2011 A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne Tony Byrne Flop Similar →
2007 The King Nicky Whitta Average Similar →
2006 Stepfather of the Bride Ari Flop Similar →
2006 BlackJack: Dead Memory James Flop Similar →
2003 The Rage in Placid Lake Doug Lake Average Similar →
2002 Rabbit-Proof Fence Mr. Neal at Moore River Hit Similar →
2001 Moulin Rouge! The Doctor Super Hit Similar →
2000 Mr. Accident Kelvin Chevalier Flop Similar →
1990 Struck by Lightning Ollie Rennie Flop Similar →
1987 Those Dear Departed Max Falcon Flop Similar →
1985 Wills & Burke Robert O'Hara Burke Average Similar →
1985 Banduk Mr. Kool Flop Similar →
1983 Molly Jones Flop Similar →
1982 Ginger Meggs Mr. John Meggs Flop Similar →
1977 The Picture Show Man Lou Average Similar →
1975 Picnic at Hanging Rock Const. Jones Hit Similar →
1973 Avengers of the Reef - Average Similar →

Garry McDonald - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Garry McDonald?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Garry McDonald is "Moulin Rouge!" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Garry McDonald acted in?

Garry McDonald has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Garry McDonald?

Other notable films include "Picnic at Hanging Rock", "The Light Between Oceans", and "Rabbit-Proof Fence".

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