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Tom Oliver

English-Australian television, film and theatre actor · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Born 1938 · age 88

Tom Oliver is a British-born naturalised Australian retired actor, known internationally for his long-running role in TV soap opera Neighbours as Lou Carpenter, a role he played for some 25 years becoming one of the longest serving cast members.

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2015Neighbours 30th: The Stars ReuniteFilm2008Celebrity JuiceSeries1999Neighbours RevealedSeries1987The Right Hand ManFilm, Producer1986Call Me MisterSeries1985NeighboursSeries, Lou Carpenter1984The ExplorersSeries, Sir Thomas MitchellHigh CountryFilm, 1984Frank Stacey1983The DismissalSeries, Reg Withers1977ABBA: The MovieFilm, Bodyguard / Bartender / Taxi Driver1972Number 96Series1970UFOSeries, Doctor1969Paul TempleSeriesColor Me DeadFilm, 1969Dr. McDonald1938Born12 June 1938

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Lou was known for his constant sparring with Harold Bishop and romance with Madge, as well as his trademark dirty laugh, which Oliver noted was inspired by Sid James.

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United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
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Born 1938 · age 88