Gary Waddell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

26Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 7, 1952

Birth Place: Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About Gary Waddell

Gary Waddell is an Australian actor. He was nominated for the 2012 AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in The King is Dead! and for an AFI award for his role in 1975 film Pure Shit. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gary Waddell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gary Waddell's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gary Waddell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Survival of Kindness, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gary Waddell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gary Waddell's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

The Survival of Kindness (2023) movie poster

★7.1

The Survival of Kindness: In a cage on a trailer in the middle of the desert, BlackWoman is abandoned, left to die. But BlackWoman seems not ready

The Survival of Kindness

2023•Mystery

★7.0

★7.0

The Proposition: In 1880s Australia, a lawman offers renegade Charlie Burns a difficult choice. In order to save his younger brother from

The Proposition

2005•Action

★6.8

★6.8

Chopper: The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in vi

Chopper

2000•Crime

★6.5

★6.5

Blue Fire Lady: Jenny Grey a horse loving country girl leaves her widowed father to move to the city after her father's frustrations tow

Blue Fire Lady

1977•Family

★6.4

★6.4

Stir: Filmed in the Clare Valley, Gladstone and the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, this prison movie was inspired by the

Stir

1980•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gary Waddell.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	The Survival of Kindness	SickMan	Hit	Similar →
2012	The King Is Dead!	King	Average	Similar →
2011	A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne	Mick Bruvette	Flop	Similar →
2009	Scorched	Nick	Average	Similar →
2007	Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback	Vince	Average	Similar →
2005	The Proposition	Officer Davenport	Hit	Similar →
2005	Man-Thing	Cajun Pilot	Flop	Similar →
2003	Lennie Cahill Shoots Through	Terry	Flop	Similar →
2003	Gettin' Square	Dennis Obst	Average	Similar →
2002	Black and White	Constable Jones	Average	Similar →
2002	Dirty Deeds	Freddie	Average	Similar →
2000	Chopper	Kevin Darcy	Hit	Similar →
1997	Maslin Beach	Ben	Flop	Similar →
1994	Cody: The Tipoff	Mack	Flop	Similar →
1991	Sweet Talker	Bluey	Flop	Similar →
1989	Tripe	Sonny Jim	Flop	Similar →
1988	Grievous Bodily Harm	Eddie Weaks	Flop	Similar →
1987	The Facts of Life Down Under	Hugo	Flop	Similar →
1986	The Blue Lightning	Hennessey	Average	Similar →
1982	The Highest Honour	Corporal R.B. Fletcher	Average	Similar →
1980	Stir	Dave	Average	Similar →
1979	In Search of Anna	Maxie	Flop	Similar →
1977	Blue Fire Lady	Charlie	Hit	Similar →
1977	The FJ Holden	Deadlegs	Flop	Similar →
1976	Oz	Guitarist / Bikie	Flop	Similar →
1975	Pure Shit	Lou	Average	Similar →

Gary Waddell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gary Waddell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Waddell is "The Survival of Kindness" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Gary Waddell acted in?

Gary Waddell has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gary Waddell?

Other notable films include "The Proposition", "Chopper", and "Blue Fire Lady".