Chips Rafferty

Biography

Chips Rafferty was a quintessential Australian icon, embodying the country's spirit in his acting career spanning from the 1940s to 1971. He appeared in notable films like "Wake in Fright," "The Sundowners," and "They're a Weird Mob," as well as British and American productions. Rafferty also advocated for British emigration to Australia, starring in commercials in Britain during the late 1950s. His film legacy cemented his status as "the living symbol of the typical Australian."