Gerard Kennedy

About Gerard Kennedy

Who is it?: Actor
Birth Day: March 8, 1932
Birth Place: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)

Gerard Kennedy

Once described early in his career as Australia's version of 1950's Hollywood action star Jeff Chandler, sharing his...
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Occupation Actor
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born March 8, 1932 (Perth, Western Australia, Australia)
Birthday March 8
Town/City Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Nationality Australia

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Gerard Kennedy’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Gerard Kennedy was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

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Once described early in his career as Australia's version of 1950's Hollywood action star Jeff Chandler, sharing his rugged looks and intense performances, Gerard began in theater before moving to television playing memorable villains in Homicide (1964).

This led to his breakthrough role as enemy espionage agent Kragg in Hunter (1967), the arch nemesis of the title character played by Tony Ward. The Kragg role proved so popular with audiences that the producers surprisingly had the character change sides to become Hunter's ally.

Following Ward's departure from the series, Gerard assumed the lead role, before he was given his own show, playing reliable Detective Frank Banner in Division 4 (1969). This role would last six years and earn him many awards, including two gold Logies as most popular personality on Australian television.

Following his long period playing Banner, Gerard had lead roles in many successful series and mini-series, including Tandarra (1976), Against the Wind (1978), and The Last Outlaw (1980). Much preferring to be part of an ensemble cast rather than as the star, he then took roles in established series, such as the airport manager in Skyways (1979), and later as the dependable Luke Mitchell in The Flying Doctors (1986).

Continuing his long acting career in both movies and television, one of Gerard's more recent roles was as a memorable gangland patriarch in the controversial mini series Underbelly (2008). But he will always be identified for his realistic portrayals of idealist agent Kragg, and dedicated cop Frank Banner, roles that made him a reluctant television celebrity, rather than the versatile character actor he had intended to become.

Gerard Kennedy Movies

  • Division 4 (1969-1975) as Det. Sgt. Frank Banner / Sen. Det. Frank Banner
  • Hunter (1967-1969) as Kragg
  • Mission: Impossible (1988-1990) as Colonel Gregory Usher / Karnak
  • Blue Heelers (1994-2001) as Lindsay Cavanaugh / Sal D'Angelo / Jack 'Blackjack' Eagan

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