Ian Watkin

Ian Watkin (25 January 1940 – 18 May 2016) was a New Zealand actor known for the films Braindead and Sleeping Dogs.[1] Watkin grew up in Greymouth, and started his career in theatre and radio play's, and working as a magazine editor before emigrating to Australia in 1999. [2] where he continued to appear in numerous television and theatre roles and also became a wine broker. He was also known as Mr. Big Cheese due to a television commercial in which he appeared in.[2]

Ian Watkin
Born(1940-01-25)25 January 1940
New Zealand
Died18 May 2016(2016-05-18) (aged 76)
Australia
OccupationActor
Years active1970–2006

After having appeared in Pukemanu, he featured in an episode of Ngaio Marsh Theatre in 1977. His later role's included Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Charlotte's Web in 2006.

Death

Ian Watkin died of cancer on 18 May 2016, aged 76.

Selected filmography
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References
  1. "Kiwi actor Ian Watkin, known for roles in Sleeping Dogs and Braindead, has died". Stuff.co.nz. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  2. "New Zealand actor Ian Watkin dies". Radio New Zealand. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
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