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ACTING . Acting . 68 years (deceased) . Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

David Gulpilil_

CANNES WINNER Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

"Born — Died "

Born Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Birthday
68
Lived
9
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.7
Popularity
46 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Nationality
Languages
Australian Aboriginal languages, Djinba, English
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
Popularity
Tier C -- 17,186 Wikipedia views/month

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David Gulpilil is known for acting.
Born in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia (died at age 68).
4 awards including Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor.
David Gulpilil has 9 credits in our database.

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AWARDS (5)

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Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
2014
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
2014
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Centenary Medal
2001
WON
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Member of the Order of Australia
1987
WON

Biography

David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu AM, known professionally as David Gulpilil and posthumously for cultural reasons as David Dalaithngu for three days, was an Aboriginal Australian (Yolŋu) actor and dancer, known for the films Walkabout, Storm Boy, Rabbit-Proof Fence, and The Tracker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was David Gulpilil?
David Gulpilil was born on and passed away on at the age of 68.
Where was David Gulpilil born?
David Gulpilil was born in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia.
What movies or shows has David Gulpilil been in?
David Gulpilil has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include Faraway Downs (2023), My Name Is Gulpilil (2021), Australia (2008), Ten Canoes (2006), The Proposition (2005).
What is David Gulpilil known for?
David Gulpilil is primarily known as an actor. David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu AM, known professionally as David Gulpilil and posthumously for cultural reasons as David Dalaithngu for three days, was an Aboriginal Australian…
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