Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
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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)
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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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Filmography (9)
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
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Member of the Order of Australia
1987
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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.
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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…
Where can I find more information about David Gulpilil?
You can find more about David Gulpilil on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
