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Ian Watkin: New Zealand actor.
Born (died at age 76).
Ian Watkin has 4 credits in our database.
The name Ian means scottish for "God is gracious".
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Filmography (4)
Biography
Ian Watkin (25 January 1940 – 18 May 2016) was a New Zealand actor known for the films Braindead and Sleeping Dogs. Watkin grew up in Greymouth, and started his career in theatre and radio plays, and working as a magazine editor before emigrating to Australia in 1999 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. After having appeared in Pukemanu, he featured in an episode of Ngaio Marsh Theatre in 1977.
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How old was Ian Watkin?
Ian Watkin was born on and passed away on at the age of 76.
What movies or shows has Ian Watkin been in?
Ian Watkin has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Braindead (1992), The Lost Tribe (1983), Nutcase (1978), Sleeping Dogs (1977).
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You can find more about Ian Watkin on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
